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Is Laser Hair Removal Painful?
asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Michael Law, MD
Question viewed 12,029 times
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I can take some pain (I gave birth!), but what can I expect from LHR?
10 answers to Is Laser Hair Removal Painful?
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Laser Hair Removal
Most patients are generally comfortable during the treatment although some indicate some discomfort. Very few have indicated pain. However, this determination is specific to the pain threshold of the patient.
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Laser hair removal not too painful
The level of discomfort depends on the treated area, the texture of the hair, and skin. Darker skin people are more sensitive because they have more pigment, not just in the hair, but in their skin as well. Patients with dark and coarse hair experience more discomfort as well. After each treatment, the hair becomes lighter or thinner and the pain subsides, which makes it easier to handle the laser.
To help with the discomfort during the procedure I would recommend using a cooling device,...
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Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Laser Hair Removal and Pain
We use a patented cooling device for that means a more comfortable treatment and eliminates the need for topical anesthetic. The DCD, dynamic cooling device is the ONLY cooling device that provides consistent cooling from the first pulse to the last. No cooling system is safer or provides a more comfortable treatment.
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Laser Hair Removal
After giving birth, laser hair removal will not impress you. However, everyone will have a different degree of tolerance.
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Pain is dependant on the type of laser used for hair removal
While every patient has a different pain threshold, some lasers are definitely more uncomfortable than others. The LightSheer Duet, which is a new laser that uses suction and a very large head to minimise discomfort, has been a revelation in our practice. It replaced our old LightSheer Diode 6 months ago and patients have actually written us emails thanking us for this new laser. There is minimal or no discomfort with this laser and we no longer have to use numbing creams, even on...
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Arie Benchetrit, MD
Montreal Plastic Surgeon
Montreal Plastic Surgeon
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Laser Hair Removal painful??
Everyone has a different degree of pain tolerance. Discomfort may be felt at time of treatment but it quickly diminishes upon completion. Mild discomfort post treatment is common.
Sofia Rubbani, MD
Manhattan Oculoplastic Surgeon
Manhattan Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Laser Hair Removal and Pain
Every patient has a different level of discomfort. Some of the variables are hair texture and body area of treatment. Most facilities offer some numbing cream to make the treatment much more comfortable.
Bruce Katz, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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How painful is Laser Hair Removal?
Pain is a very personal issue and what is very tolerable for one patient is excruciating for another. Generally speaking, any female that has given birth will fly right through laser hair removal and in fact, men usually have the most difficulty. The senation is normally described as a sharp rubber band snap to the skin and will vary by area of the body treated.
With that said, there are ways to minimize the pain of laser hair removal so that it is tolerable for all. These include:
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Hair removal can be slightly painful
Hair removal treatments can be slightly painful. Most of the time you can use "numbing" creams prior to treatments or the use of a cold air blower will help take away some discomfort. The pain disappears shortly after treatment and most patients find it tolerable.
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Laser hair removal naturally painful
Laser hair removal is naturally painful as the hair follicles are burned along areas of skin the size of a quarter. As the hair follicles burn, they cause a hot sensation on the skin.
Minimizing pain during laser hair removal is an art. Painless laser hair removal can be acheived by slowing the frequency of pulses, applying ice or numbing agents to the skin, and lowering the laser setting if the pain cannot be tolerated. In my office, I use the Gentle Yag laser for hair removal and this...
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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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