Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that uses concentrated beams of light to remove unwanted hair — reducing regrowth over a planned course of sessions rather than one appointment.
Long-term reduction
Why laser only works
on hair that is growing.
The procedure targets hair follicles using concentrated laser light, which is absorbed by the melanin in the hair. That light energy converts to heat, which damages the follicle and inhibits further growth.
Four things happen in sequence: the laser targets the pigment in the hair; that pigment absorbs the light and converts it to heat; the heat damages the follicle; and hair in that follicle grows back finer and sparser, or not at all. Because only actively growing hair responds, the process is repeated across a course to catch each follicle in its growth phase.
Approximately sixty minutes per session, depending on the area.
A mild prickling or tingling, with temporary redness afterwards.
Little to none.
Long-term reduction of unwanted hair, built across the course rather than after a single visit.
Sessions, safety,
and ingrown hairs.
Is laser hair removal safe?
Laser hair removal is considered safe when performed by a qualified professional using FDA-approved devices, and the settings are matched to your skin tone and hair colour rather than applied uniformly. Redness and mild swelling around the follicles are normal afterwards. Your consultation covers your skin type, your medications and anything that would change the settings.
How many sessions will I need?
A typical laser hair removal plan is six sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, though individual needs differ by area and by hair type. The spacing exists because only actively growing hair responds to the laser, so the course is designed to catch each follicle in its growth phase. We will tell you how many to expect before you start.
Is there any downtime?
Laser hair removal has little to no downtime. Redness and a warm, prickling feeling around the treated follicles are common and usually resolve within a day or two. Avoid hot baths, saunas, strenuous exercise and direct sun for the first twenty-four to forty-eight hours, and use daily SPF on any area that will be uncovered.
Does it help with ingrown hairs?
Yes. Because laser hair removal damages the follicle rather than cutting the hair at the surface, it reduces the cycle that produces ingrown hairs in the first place, and many people find they stop being a problem over the course. Areas that are regularly shaved or waxed tend to show the clearest difference.
Who should not have this treatment?
Laser hair removal is not appropriate for anyone with recent sun exposure or a fresh tan, anyone pregnant, anyone taking photosensitizing medication, and anyone with an active skin infection or open wound in the area. Recent isotretinoin use and a history of cold sores near the treatment area should be disclosed at the consultation.
How much does it cost?
Laser hair removal is priced by the area — underarms and a full leg are very different treatments — and by the six-session course most areas need. You will be given an exact figure at your consultation, before anything is booked or committed to. For a range in advance, call the practice and ask.
Reviewed by the Redefyn Aesthetics Medical Director · August 2026
