Should Laser Hair Removal be excruciatingly painful?

Laser hair removal can be uncomfortable, but if you are having extreme pain you may want to ask your provider if they offer any pain relieving options. Numbing the area with topical numbing cream and applying ice or cooling gel are options your provider could provide. Some areas on the body are more sensitive than others, and every person’s pain threshold does vary. Signs that the laser is too high would be burning or blistering after your treatment. Asking them to turn down the strength could make the treatment more comfortable for you, but you may need more treatments to achieve optimal results.

Yes, the hair tends to be more course. It also usually takes about 5 to 7 treatments to completely stop the hair growth. The settings will need to be a bit "spicy" and uncomfortable. It has to be a certain temperature in order to even be affective. Otherwise you wouldnt see results for an extremely long time. This is another heat based process which means I wouldn't advise cooling the area before treatment either. Its perfectly fine to take a break is needed. Maybe try splitting it up into sections. Today underarms, a few days later legs, a few days later arms etc. As long each section is done again within 28 days you will be fine.

Hi Peaceful830057,
Laser Hair Removal treatments should always be tolerable. Typically, there is an increase in energy with each treatment. Treating darker skin does require a better understanding of laser technology and more conservative settings. We hope this information has been helpful. Make sure you seek an experienced provider and best of luck with your treatments.