Laser hair removal is a lot less intimidating when you know what to expect.
When you come in, the nurse or laser technician will first go with you over the basics of laser hair removal and make sure you’re a good candidate for it. She’ll answer all of your questions, and put you at ease if you’re a little nervous.
Then, once you’re ready, you can get changed if necessary. Before she starts the hair removal process, your nurse or technician will use a skin-safe pencil to divide the treatment area into quadrants. This allows her to work methodically and guarantees she doesn’t miss a single spot.
When the laser comes in contact with your follicles, you’ll feel a slight sting. Compared to other areas, leg laser hair removal is usually not particularly painful. Most of our patients find it just slightly uncomfortable, although tolerance levels can vary. If it hurts, let your nurse know, since you can always take a break.
Usually, covering the entire leg takes half an hour at most, while treating just the lower half of the legs takes around 15-20 minutes. You can be in and out during your lunch hour since there’s no downtime afterward!
You’ll need to protect your legs from the sun, but otherwise, you’ll be ready to go back to life as normal.