More uncomfortable than painful
| Alexander Ataii, MD |  |
Laser Hair Removal is a misnomer. It is really permanent hair reduction. The truth of the matter is that hair removal is most effective on coarse dark hair on lighter skin types.
The discomfort experienced can be mostly eliminated with:
- Proper topical anesthetic applied 30-45 minutes prior to the treatment
- A cold gel
- A chilled-tip laser, such as the Lightsheer Diode
Having had the treatments myself, I can honestly say that it is more uncomfortable than painful.