DOES IT PAIN TO REMOVE BODY HAIR WITh LASER?

Question

HOW MUCH IS THE COST AND IS IT PERMANENT.

Answer 1

Wow...some people obviously had bad experiences with laser. For the record, it does not "hurt like childbirth"! Yeah, it hurts. But it's not that bad. Much less pain than waxing, and the stinging only lasts for a few minutes. They'll usually put a cold compress over the area immediately after they've finished the treatment, and this helps to dull the stinging. Go for a consultation, and they should do a spot treatment, just to see if you are a proper candidate for the treatment. You should be able to tell then how much you'll think it'll hurt. If you want, you can take a tylenol or advil about 1 hour before the treatment, and this helps to numb the pain. Yeah, it's expensive. So really only have it done if you can really afford it. I saved up for ~2 years to have my bikini lasered, and I paid $600 CDN for one year, unlimited treatments. I had about 6 treatments in that time, and I think I still have to go in for another one or two. They do tell you that it may not be a permanent hair removal, but it is definitely a permanent hair reduction. I found that after the first 2 or 3 treatments, about 75% of the hair was gone, and most of it has not come back. So, my advice: go for a consult, save up, and be prepared to put more than a years worth of treatments into it. But for the record, I would NEVER go back to waxing. Much better than that, more hair is removed, and much less painful.

Answer 2

What to expect
Treatment should only take place after full consultation and after the clinic doctor has authorised that test shots be carried out. The skin should be cooled with ice packs or gel before and after treatment, this reduces the chance of skin reaction. As this treatment treats more than one follicle at any one time it is easy to treat large areas quickly and efficiently. A full beard growth would take approx. 30-45 minutes per session.

The treatment is not without sensation, but as the pulse length of the laser light is only one millisecond duration most people tend to describe it as slightly uncomfortable rather than painful, and those patients that have endured electrolysis are always pleasantly surprised. For those who do find the process uncomfortable the clinic doctor can authorise the use of a topical anaesthetic cream.

Skin reaction varies greatly between individuals and ranges from slightly pink and red reactions lasting anything from minutes to a couple of hours. Very occasionally the skin may blister but never leaves a scar. There have been no reported cases of scarring with the Chromos 694 Ruby Laser. When treating more olive skin tones, temporary skin pigmentation change can occur ,which is normally due to patients not adhering to aftercare advice regarding sun exposure. But once again the skin colour always returns to normal after a short period. Make-up can be applied immediately after treatment.

Is the treatment permanent?
It appears that many clinics are somewhat evasive when asked the question "Is laser hair removal permanent?" Patients who took part in the clinical trials for the Chromos 694 Ruby Laser have remained hair free for at least 4 years. Most physicians consider that the chances of regrowth after this period are negligible, however for legal reasons the manufactures are unable to class the process as permanent at this moment in time, but refer to the process as long-term. With all of the facts taken into consideration most people would agree that with the improved quality of life this treatment can offer it is well worth the investment.

Cost of treatment
Costs of treatment vary from clinic to clinic and area to area. It should never be the main deciding factor and the most expensive need not always indicate the best. It is possible to find clinics that do not charge consultation fees and who will include free test shots in order to gauge skin reaction. Clinics should also break down treatments into facial areas at no extra charge in order to spread costs, for instance having your upper lip and chin treated first and then as finances allow, moving onto other facial areas.

Answer 3

Yes it hurts. Like a bee sting. But a bee sting keeps on hurting. Each laser pulse hurts like a bee sting but lasts only a fraction of a second. I do my hairline (my forehead is too low) chin and upper lip. It costs &160. a session. I believe it is permanent. But only on dark hair. If you are fair haired or gray the results arn't as good.For me, the cost and discomfort are definately worth it. I highly recommend it. It does most definatley hurt though. But again, whats 45 minutes of discomfort once every 6 weeks for a few times?

Answer 4

My friend had this done until the doctor's office mysteriously disappeared.

1. It hurts like HELL.

2. It cost him $3,000 for "unlimited" treatments.

3. They said it would only take 7 treatments to get rid of the hair on his back. After 10 treatments, they packed up their office and vanished into the night.

His back is less hairy, but still hairy nonetheless. That stuff simply won't stop growing back.

Answer 5

Laser hair removal is “permanent” hair removal method but is expensive and you have to find a trained professional, otherwise your skin could be damaged.
A review of the various hair removal methods is available at http://tinyurl.com/ob6tt

Answer 6

NO no no,it dosent pian like childbirth and it's really a permanent body hair removal,u just gonna feel the stinging for evry lase ray coming and then its gne.but it really is expensive,but still its better than waxing.
good luck.
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Answer 7

per-ma-nant you'll a little red and sore in the treated area 4 no more than a week if you are i think its time to visit the dermatologist from 60-350 depending on the area and the size

Answer 8

With that grammer it sound's like you haven't even hit puberty to have hair....

And yes .. the pain is so excruciating....

Answer 9

it;s really expensive and i've heard it hurts.besides who wants a laser on their skin???it sounds painful to me.

Answer 10

I've heard it's worse than childbirth!! And very expensive...