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Request a laser hair removal consultation

A provider can tell you how many visits they usually plan and how to care for your skin between them.

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Laser hair removal at a glance

Laser hair removal is a light-based treatment aimed at hair follicles in areas such as the legs, underarms, bikini line, face or back. It is usually given as a series of sessions, and the number varies. The device and its settings depend on your skin tone and hair color, so a consultation comes first. A licensed provider, or trained staff under rules set by California, looks at your skin and hair and asks about your health and medicines before deciding what is suitable.

Questions to ask about laser hair removal

Useful questions for a laser hair removal consultation:

  1. Which device do you use, and why is it right for my skin and hair?
  2. Who will run my sessions, and what training do they have?
  3. How many sessions do people usually have for this area, and how far apart?
  4. Do you do a test patch?
  5. What should I avoid ahead of each session, and afterward?
  6. What side effects are possible, and what should I do if one happens?
  7. How is cost worked out for a series?

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If you have very light hair or deeper skin

If your hair is blond, gray, white or red, or your skin tone is deeper, preparation matters a little more. Write down your hair color in each area and whether it varies. Note your skin's history with sun, dark marks or scarring.

Then prepare specific questions: Which device do you use for skin like mine? Have you worked with hair like mine? Would you do a test patch? A licensed provider looks at your skin and hair and decides whether laser hair removal is suitable, and which device fits.

Questions about laser hair removal

Should I shave before a session?

Many providers ask you to shave the area shortly before each session and to avoid waxing, plucking or hair removal creams for a while beforehand. Instructions differ, so follow the ones your provider gives you.

Does recent sun matter?

Yes. A tan, a sunburn or self-tanner changes how skin responds to laser light, and many providers wait until it fades. Mention any recent sun and planned trips at your consultation. The provider may suggest planning sessions for times of year when sun exposure is lower.

Does this site do laser hair removal?

No. This site is not a clinic. It passes your consultation request to a provider in or near Irvine, who decides what is suitable after a consultation. Sending a request does not book or commit you to anything.

Ask your questions first. A local provider can contact you by phone, text or email.

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More consultation topics

Skin treatments

Facials, chemical peels and microneedling. Ask a local provider what each involves and which, if any, may suit your skin.

Wrinkle relaxers

Learn what wrinkle relaxers and dermal fillers are in general terms, then send a request to talk with a licensed provider.

Body treatments

Non-surgical body treatments such as body contouring. Ask a local provider what a treatment involves and whether it may suit you.