Is It Safe to Laser the Bikini Area?

It is safe and very common place to have laser hair removal in the bikini area as well as other areas of your upper and lower legs. It is best to avoid the sun immediately before and after treatment, however.

The bikini area is a great area for laser hair removal as other types of hair removal such as waxing or shaving can lead to local irritation and ingrown hairs.  LASER hair removal here requires experience by provider and a newer type laser with advanced cooling to make removal here both safe and tolerable.

This area can be treated quickly and safely in about 5-10 minutes. The laser feels like a hot rubber band snap. Most lasers have some type of calling mechanism to reduce the discomfort and the treatment is so fast that it is over before you know it. If you can tolerate waxing the bikini area, then you will likely be able to tolerate laser hair removal at the bikini. Go in for a consultation to obtain more detailed information and find out if you are a good candidate for laser hair removal.

Laser hair removal for the bikini area is commonly done without any problems. The area is not very large so numbing cream can be safely applied although there is a risk, rarely, of allergic reactions to any type of cream.  There is a risk though, in all patients undergoing bikini laser hair removal of hyperpigmentation (darkening) which is usually temporary but can take months to fade and hypopigmentation or lightening that can be permanent. Depending on your skin type and color, the laser energy settings may be modified to minimize this risk. Test spots can be done firs to see what the best settings for your skin are.

Thank you for your question. Yes, laser hair removal can be performed on the bikini area and is a popular treatment. You can expect to see 70-90% reduction in hair growth in 6-9 sessions. It is important to have this treatment done by an experienced provider to insure the correct type of laser and settings are used to reduce your risks of side effects. Best of Luck!