Laser hair removal
The goal is to reduce regrowth by heating each hair root with laser light that the hair’s own pigment absorbs.
Depth: dermis to the border of the subcutaneous fat (hair roots) This is a model, so layer thickness is not to scale.
How it works
Examination firstIf hair has suddenly grown thicker or more abundant over a few months, we first examine whether there is a hormonal cause.
01What it uses
Light absorbed by hair pigment
The laser’s wavelength is readily absorbed by the dark pigment in hair, and the surface of the skin is cooled as it works.
02Which layer
Dermis to the border of the subcutaneous fat (hair roots)
Hair roots sit between the lower dermis and the border of the subcutaneous fat.
03How it works
Heating growing roots
The light turns into heat and warms roots that are in their growth phase. Hair may become sparser or finer but can grow back, and this varies from person to person.
Concerns and how it works
If this sounds like you
- I’m tired of shaving all the time
- My underarms sting and get bumpy after shaving
- The hair on my upper lip bothers me
Each hair grows from a root in the skin called a follicle. Laser light is absorbed by the dark pigment in the hair (melanin) and turns into heat, which travels down to the root. Only hairs in their growth phase respond, so treatment takes several sessions, 4–6 weeks apart.
Treatment details
Sessions, downtime, and side effects
- Usual sessions
- Usually about 5 sessions
- Interval
- 4–6 weeks
- Treatment time
- 5–40 min, depending on the area
- Numbing
- Numbing cream on sensitive areas only
- Downtime
- Redness and swelling for 1–3 days
What it is for
Hair on the underarms, upper lip, arms, and legs. How much your skin changes, and how quickly, varies from person to person.
Side effects
Redness, stinging, and, rarely, blisters or changes in skin color can occur. Hair can grow back.
Is it right for you
When it suits you,and when it may not
- Good for: You shave your underarms, upper lip, arms, or legs regularly
- Good for: Your skin often stings or turns red after shaving or plucking
- Good for: Dark, coarse hair is your main concern
- Good for: You can come in about five times, 4–6 weeks apart
- May not suit: White or very light hair (it has too little pigment to absorb the light, so it responds poorly)
- May not suit: Recently tanned skin
- May not suit: A tattoo, inflammation, or a wound in the treatment area (we work around tattoos)
- May not suit: Pregnancy
Before and after
From before your visit back to daily life
- BeforeExamination, plan, and price
- Day of treatment5–40 min, depending on the area · numbing cream on sensitive areas only
- After 2 daysOK again: saunas and hot baths
- Around 3 daysUsually healed by now (varies by person)
Before treatment
- Shave the day before or the day of treatment. Do not pluck or wax (the root needs to be in place for the light to reach it).
- Keep the treatment area from tanning.
- Wash off any products on the area, such as deodorant, before you come.
- Sensitive areas need numbing cream for 30–60 minutes, so allow extra time.
After treatment
- Avoid saunas and hot baths for 2 days.
- Do not leave the treated area in the sun for long, and apply sunscreen.
- Redness and swelling last 1–3 days. Cooling the area may ease them.
- If a blister forms, do not pop it; contact us.
Price
The final price, VAT included
This is a self-pay fee. There are no discounts or promotional prices, and we go over each item and its price again before treatment.
- Underarms, 1 session₩33,000
- Upper lip, 1 session₩22,000
- Calves, 1 session₩110,000
Self-pay · final price, VAT included · as of Nov 2, 2026
SuppliesNone
MedicationIncluded: numbing cream for sensitive areas
Common questions
What people often ask about laser hair removal
How much pain should I expect?
The thicker and denser the hair, the more you may feel a sting. We apply numbing cream only to sensitive areas, and how much it hurts varies by individual.
How long will it take me to recover?
Redness and swelling last 1–3 days. The treatment takes 5–40 minutes, depending on the area.
How many sessions will I need?
Usually about 5 sessions, 4–6 weeks apart. Even when hair becomes sparser or finer, it can grow back.
Can I combine it with other treatments?
If underarm sweating is also a concern, we can discuss botulinum toxin. We can check at your examination whether both can be done on the same day.
Keep exploring
Other treatments in the same layer
Skin conditions in the same layer (covered by National Health Insurance): acne, hives (urticaria), and hair loss. Reaching the same layer does not make this a treatment for those conditions.