Is laser hair removal 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. 

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... more

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... more