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The advertisements probably showed you promises about laser hair removal operations which would cause no pain to patients. People who want smooth skin without pain will find the perfect solution. But we want to be straight with you. The promise is too good to be true. Laser technology has improved a lot in recent years, and laser hair removal still involves some discomfort.
That isn’t bad news. The small sting I felt showed that my treatment began to work effectively. The old saying “no pain, no gain” applies here. Your body needs to react to the treatment if you want to obtain permanent outcomes.
At Celibre Medical, doing the right thing means giving you realistic expectations from your first visit. We want you to understand your skin, your hair, and exactly how your treatment works, so you can make a fully informed decision before any laser touches your skin.
So when a clinic says its laser is completely “painless,” we think you deserve the full story.
The laser needs to produce sufficient thermal energy which harms the small blood vessels that supply hair follicles for permanent hair removal. The base of the follicle contains this vessel which runs through the dermis layer of your skin.
The laser requires strong thermal power to reach the desired depth for follicle destruction. The current technology does not allow any device to send such high energy levels through skin tissue without creating detectable sensations.
If your laser hair removal session feels like nothing at all, the laser probably isn’t reaching the follicle with enough energy to do its job. You might leave the clinic comfortable, but you’ll likely see the hair grow back.
Nobody wants to pay for a treatment that doesn’t work, so be careful with clinics that use “painless” as their main selling point. Comfort is important, but results are the reason you’re there.
Most patients describe the feeling as a quick snap or a warm prick with each pulse of the laser. It lasts only a moment, and many people say it’s far easier than waxing.
How much you feel depends on a few things:
The good news is that sessions often get easier over time, because there is less hair to treat with each visit.
There’s no truly painless option, but there is a lot we can do to make you comfortable. The laser treatment becomes pain-free because numbing creams block patients from experiencing any discomfort during each laser session which enables them to complete their sessions with ease.
Our clinic has performed laser hair removal on hundreds of patients and only two of them ended their treatment because of pain during the procedure. The majority of these treatments involved male patients who needed to address extensive body areas which included their back region. The treatment for sensitive body areas including facial and bikini line regions achieves excellent results with all patients who receive it.
The organization recognizes that people experience pain which they find unpleasant. Our medical staff needs to create a successful pain-free treatment system which will bring patients their desired results. Our patients tell us it’s worth it. People return to our clinic for additional treatments because they accept the brief pain in exchange for their permanent hair removal success.
Wondering if laser hair removal is right for you? Give us a call today. We’d love to meet you for a free consultation, answer your questions honestly, and show you how this treatment can change your daily routine for the better.
Is painless laser hair removal real?
The procedure will not deliver effective results which will last for a long time. The laser needs to produce sufficient heat to reach hair follicles which exist deep inside the skin but all existing devices cause some skin feeling during operations.
How painful is laser hair removal?
The procedure produces a quick snap sound which users describe as a warm sensation that occurs during each laser pulse. The procedure takes only a short time while patients receive better pain management through topical numbing cream application.
Which areas are the most sensitive?
The upper lip and bikini line become more sensitive because their skin layer is thinner than other body areas. The majority of patients who receive treatment for these body areas finish their sessions without experiencing any pain.
Does laser hair removal get less painful over time?
Yes, usually. The laser becomes less effective at targeting hair because it thins out and becomes less dense during each treatment session.
How can I reduce discomfort during treatment?
You need to ask your doctor about topical numbing cream before your treatment session and you should follow all instructions which doctors gave you for your treatment. Our team will adjust your care so you stay as comfortable as possible.
