Does Laser Hair Removal Hurt?

We’ve discussed the monetary cost of laser hair removal, but what about pain? We’ve all had hair pulled out before (hopefully accidentally, but I know a bully or two that could use some payback), certainly there’s pain in those moments. Shouldn’t laser hair removal be just as painful?

I think the answer will pleasantly surprise you.

Laser hair removal should not hurt at all!

If you experience pain then your laser hair removal specialist isn’t doing it properly.

If your laser hair removal specialist were to start removing your hair straight away, you would know about it. There would be discomfort immediately, especially in tender areas like those around the face or bikini areas. Fortunately, science has stepped up once again to provide comfort where once there was none.

Numbing Cream

Your hair removal specialist should provide a harmless numbing cream before your session. Once applied, you’ll wait about 30 minutes for the numbing to take full effect. After that though, you will not feel much of the laser hair removal once it’s begun. No pulling, no tugging, just the gentle pressure of the specialist as they work to remove your unwanted hair.

It’s possible that you will still feel some minor discomfort, especially around the face if the cream is not able to take full effect. Even then, the pain should not be any worse than a small mosquito bite.

Does it Hurt Afterwards?

After the session, and once the cream has worn off, you may feel some lingering discomfort in the area that had the hair removed. This should pass within no more than a couple of hours, though it has been reported that people were feeling discomfort up to two days later.

I wonder if these people were simply getting used to not having hair in those particular places. But I digress.

Extreme pain is rare, but it can happen. In the hands of a professional laser hair removal specialist you are perfectly safe. Just one more reason to be sure to use a qualified professional!

2 Responses to “Does Laser Hair Removal Hurt?”

  1. Lucy

    I would like to have my upper lip done. I have pale skin and dark hair but I’m concerned about the potential pain, how long it will hurt and whether or not the hair will grow back. Do you have any thoughts about those items? Thank you!

  2. Mr. Hair Removal

    Hello there Lucy!
    You’re in luck to have pale skin and darker hair, that’s ideal for laser hair removal. During the process you will notice the sensation, but it will not be painful. If your specialist uses a numbing cream as recommended, you shouldn’t experience much sensation at all.

    Depending on the body part having the procedure, it may take multiple sessions to properly remove all of the hair, but once it’s gone you don’t have to worry about it growing back!

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