One of the most frequent requests for laser hair removal comes from women or men who are asking for unwanted hair to be removed from their face and/or neck. Find out why people choose facial laser hair removal, how it works, and more in this article.

Why Get Laser Hair Removal On Your Face?

There are plenty of reasons to get laser hair removal for your face. These may differ for men vs women. The common thread is wanting to look your best and feel good about your appearance. Whether you’re cultivating a certain style of facial hair or want all facial hair gone, we can help.

Why Women Want Facial Laser Hair Removal

Women typically want facial hair removal to get rid of socially unaccepted hair on the upper lip, chin, between the brows, or on their cheeks. Shaving and waxing can become tiresome and even painful. Laser hair removal offers another option.

Upper Lip

Most women don’t desire a mustache. However, other forms of hair removal can cause redness, irritation, and swelling when done too often. Laser hair removal can deliver a semi permanent solution.

Chin

Hair sprouting from the chin can also make women feel unattractive or unfeminine. Shaving means the risk of nicks, which are also unwanted. Getting chin hair lasered off is a great way to deal with the issue.

Heavy Eyebrows

Frida Khalo may have rocked the unibrow, but not many other women feel that confident. You can get rid of hair between and around your eyebrows with laser treatment, or even shape your eyebrows into a beautiful curve.

Cheeks

Some women grow hair down in front of their ears and onto their cheeks, giving a sideburn effect. Others have downy hair across the span of both cheeks. In either case, lasering away the unwanted hair is a long-term solution.

Why Men Want Facial Laser Hair Removal

Don’t forget about the guys: men have plenty of valid reasons for facial laser hair removal too. While it can feel a little odd when you visit a med spa for the first time, know you’re not alone. We see plenty of men at SEV every week for service like:

Beard Sculpting

Men can spend hours on their beard maintenance every week, touching up the edges and sharpening their profile. Trying to shave around a complex beard style can be painstaking and frustrating — one mistake and you have to wait for hair to grow back in.

Laser hair removal can precisely target areas where you don’t want beard hair to grow, leaving you with a smart sexy look and no need to keep shaving around the edges. It’s a great solution no matter what beard and moustache style you choose.

Neck Hair Removal

Neck beards can be a real pain to deal with. Stubble, ingrown hairs, and irritation from constant shaving can leave you with red bumps and rashes that are highly visible above the collar and can make you feel embarrassed.

Laser neck hair removal can leave your neck smooth and hair free, relieving you of the need to stretch and pull your skin around for repeated shaves. Say goodby to constant razoring and hello to smooth skin.

A Clean Shaven Look

Maybe you don’t want any facial hair at all – no beard, moustache, sideburns or neck hair. You just prefer a clean shaven look and don’t see that changing in the future, so a semi permanent hair removal solution sounds perfect for you.

That’s possible with laser hair removal for your entire face. It’s fast, easy, and you can ditch your razors, shaving cream, and everything else you use to keep your facial skin hair free. Enjoy kicking the clean shaven look without all the hassle.

Additional Benefits of Facial Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal can also help with additional facial problems, including acne and large pores. By getting rid of hair follicles, you can reduce the amount of oil your face produces, cutting down on acne breakouts and making your pores look smaller.

Just make sure you don’t go in for a session when you’re in the middle of an acne breakout, or are suffering symptoms of other skin conditions like eczema. Already irritated skin can get worse with the added stress of laser treatment.

Laser Hair Removal Basics

Wondering exactly how laser hair removal works? Here’s a guide to everything you’re dying to know.

How It Works

Laser hair removal uses specific wavelengths of light to target the melanin (pigment) in your hairs. It’s basically just tiny bursts of light that turn into heat and zap your hair follicles lightly. This process inhibits future hair growth.

Why It Works

Hair follicles have multiple phases, including anagen (the growth phase). At this point, the follicle is vulnerable. Any hair follicles in the active growth phase get slightly damaged by laser treatment and stop producing more hairs.

Who It Works On

Formerly, it was hard to get laser hair removal to work on people with certain skin types. Now, with the latest technology, anyone with any skin tone can get safe, effective facial hair removal. SEV machines calibrate for your skin type so you have a safe, low discomfort experience.

What the Length of Each Session Is

Laser hair removal on your entire face only takes about ten minutes per session. That means you’ll still have time to grab lunch on your way back to work. It’s a tiny piece of your day you’ll know was well spent.

How Long Apart to Space Sessions

We recommend that your laser hair removal sessions be spaced no closer than four weeks apart, and that you allow no longer than six weeks between sessions. This lets new hair enter the growth phase and be targeted before they stop growing.

How Long Laser Hair Removal Takes to Work

For most people, maximum results can be reached in as few as 6 to 12 weeks. The exact number of sessions will be estimated when you come in for the first time, and can be adjusted based on how fast you become hair free.

Enjoy SEV’s Signature Service

It’s time to move past painful waxing, time consuming shaving, and ineffective bleaching. Laser hair removal is our signature service. Head to SEV Laser to talk about your options for laser hair removal on faces and necks. Watch our walk-through video to learn more!

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Read our FAQ

Is Laser Hair Removal Safe to Use on My Face?

Laser hair removal is very safe for removing facial hair. Nothing penetrates your skin other than light, and there are no chemicals involved. Each patient will have personalized care from a nurse, who will ensure the machine is calibrated for their specific skin type.

Will Laser Hair Removal Work on My Face?

Laser hair removal works just as well on facial hair as anywhere else on your body. Whether you’re trying to customize your beard or get rid of unwanted upper lip, brow, or cheek hair, we can laser it away in just 6-12 appointments.

Does Face Hair Removal With a Laser Hurt?

Laser hair removal uses tiny bursts of targeted light, which turns into simple heat as it travels down the hair shaft to the hair follicle. Our machines immediately emit a burst of cooling air after each pulse. Most people say it’s like a mild snap from a small rubber band.

Where on My Face Can Laser Hair Removal Be Used?

We can apply laser hair removal to any part of your face, as long as you’re not having a skin condition outbreak. If you have a flare up right before your appointment, call us to reschedule and take time to treat your face.

What Do I Need to Do Before Laser Hair Removal?

Stay out of the sun for two weeks before your session. Otherwise you can end up with a reaction from laser hair removal. You should shave 24 to 48 hours before your session and not use any facial or beard products the day of your appointment.

What After Care is Needed for Laser Hair Removal?

After each session, you should again stay out of direct sunlight for two weeks, and make sure you use a strong 30+ SPF sunscreen after that. If you have facial heat or redness, use cold compresses, aloe vera, neutral face creams, or a light application of hydrocortisone cream.