Laser hair removal is an excellent solution for people who are tired of shaving, plucking, or waxing. The treatment involves the use of a laser device that emits a focused stream of light, which damages hair follicles, delaying or preventing hair growth. Patients usually want to know which areas can be treated.
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This article lists treatable areas and explains how many sessions are required for long-term or permanent hair removal.
Laser hair removal is a safe cosmetic treatment for most healthy adults. Patients usually want to eliminate hair on their legs, armpits, and the bikini line, but a laser can be used on any part of the face and body except the eyelids and around the eyes.
Read on to learn more about areas that are treatable with laser.
Note: Is laser hair removal safe during pregnancy? Check out our article to find out.
Facial laser hair removal is ideal for men who want to reduce the amount of time spent shaving and for women with unwelcome facial fuzz, particularly above the lips and on the chin. Unlike tweezers, laser provides long-term or permanent hair removal.
These are the common facial areas for laser hair removal:
Because the areas are small, the sessions are usually brief, lasting about 15-20 minutes. Most patients need an initial series of 4-8 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart, followed by occasional touch-up treatments to target hairs that were dormant during earlier treatments.
Many patients come in for upper body laser hair removal. The treatment areas include:
Men most commonly book the treatment for the chest and back. These areas with coarser, denser hair often require more sessions during the initial phase. The number of sessions varies based on the patient’s skin and hair type, but 8 – 10 visits are usually the minimum. Sessions are also longer, taking about an hour or more, depending on the size of the treatment area.
Underarm hair tends to grow more quickly than hair in other locations and many people need to shave it daily. The long-lasting results of laser hair removal are particularly beneficial for this area. Sessions are usually quick because the treatment area is relatively small. Most patients need 4 – 8 treatments to achieve a significant reduction in underarm hair growth.
The arms are a popular hair removal area for both men and women. Some patients choose to treat the entire arms, while others focus on parts with more noticeable hair. Common treatment areas include:
Most patients need the usual 4 – 8 treatments spaced 4 – 6 weeks apart.
The bikini area is one of the most popular hair removal areas for women, especially before the summer season. Some patients choose to remove hair only along the bikini line. Others prefer more extensive hair removal that also includes the buttocks. Common hair removal treatments in this region include:
The sessions take between 15 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the treatment area(s).
The legs are among the most common hair removal areas. Patients have their hair removed from any of the following regions:
Treatment time depends on the size of the treatment area. A session can take only a few minutes for the toes or last an hour or more for the full legs. Most patients need 6 – 10 treatments to achieve the desired results.
The FAQ section provides more details about the treatment, helping you determine if it is right for you.
The cost of laser hair removal depends on the size of the treated area and the provider’s location. The treatment costs more in urban areas.
The table below shows prices for different areas at Vibrant Skin Bar.
| Large areas (e.g., full legs, full arms, chest, back) | $350 – $450 Package of 8 + 2 touch-ups – $1899 |
| Medium areas (e.g., lower legs, forearms, bikini line, abdomen) | $250 – $350 Package of 8 + 2 touch-ups – $1399 |
| Small areas (e.g., toes, upper lip, armpits) | $150 – $250 Package of 8 + 2 touch-ups – $899 |
Contact the Vibrant Skin Bar team for more information on the treatment cost for a specific region or multiple regions.
Whether and how much the treatment hurts depends on the patient’s pain tolerance, skin and hair type, and other individual factors. Based on many patients’ reports, areas with thinner skin, denser hair, or a higher concentration of nerve endings tend to be more sensitive than others. They include:
Yes, patients often schedule the treatment for multiple areas during the same session. Common treatment combinations include the upper lip, underarms, bikini line, and legs. Treating multiple areas increases the overall cost and time spent at the salon.
Laser hair removal is one of the best solutions for long-term hair removal. Thanks to advancements in laser technology and different hair removal methods, most people can eliminate unwanted hair and enjoy smooth, hairless skin in almost any body area.
If you are ready to give the procedure a try, read our blog post on how to prepare for laser hair removal.
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