Isn't laser hair removal supposed to hurt?

March 6, 2016
Asked By:phuanny87 in Arvada, CO

I've had laser hair removal in the past. The technician used a machine where she aimed and a light appeared. It was painful. Today, I went to a different place and the gal used ultra sound gel on me and it barely hurt. Is this as effective?

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March 9, 2016

Answer: Laser Hair Removal -- Takes a series of treatmetns

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