- Does laser hair removal in the groin hurt?
- How hair removal is done
- When the results appear
- Care after epilation
Laser hair removal on the groin can eliminate practically all hairs in the region in about 4-6 hair removal sessions, but the number of sessions can vary according to each case, and in people with very light skin and dark results are faster.
After the initial sessions, one maintenance session per year is necessary to eliminate hair that is born after that period. Each laser hair removal session has a price of 250 to 300 reais, for both men and women, however, it may vary according to the clinic selected and the size of the region to be treated.
Does laser hair removal in the groin hurt?
Laser hair removal on the groin hurts causing a burning sensation and needles with each shot, because the hair in this area of the body is thicker, but also has more laser penetration and therefore the result is faster, with fewer sessions.
It is not recommended to apply anesthetic lotion before treatment, because it is necessary to remove all layers of moisturizer from the skin before application, in order to enhance the laser penetration. In addition, in the first shot, it is necessary to check if the pain you felt is more localized in the hair region, or if you had a burning sensation greater than 3 seconds after the shot. Knowing this is important to be able to regulate the wavelength of the equipment, avoiding skin burns.
How hair removal is done
To perform laser hair removal on the groin, the therapist uses a laser device, which emits a wavelength that reaches only the place where the hair grows, called the hair bulb, eliminating it.
In this way, the hair in the treated region is completely eliminated, but as there are normally other immature follicles, which do not yet have hair, they are not affected by the laser, and continue their development. The result of this is the appearance of new hairs, which appear after permanent hair removal, which is a normal and expected event. Thus, it is necessary to carry out 1 or 2 more maintenance sessions, after 8-12 months after the end of treatment.
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When the results appear
It usually takes about 4-6 sessions for the groin hair to be completely eliminated, but the time between sessions is increasing, so the woman does not have to worry about epilation every month.
Right after the 1st session, the hair will fall out completely in about 15 days, and an exfoliation of the skin of that region can be performed. The next session should be scheduled at an interval of 30-45 days and during this period, waxing or tweezing cannot be performed, as the hair cannot be removed by the root. If necessary, use only razor or depilatory cream.
Care after epilation
After laser hair removal on the groin, it is normal for the area to become red, and the hair sites are red and swollen, so some recommended precautions include:
- Wear loose clothing such as skirt or dress to avoid rubbing the skin, prefer cotton panties; Apply a soothing lotion on the shaved area; Do not expose the shaved area to the sun for 1 month, nor use self-tanning, to avoid staining the skin.
Check out the best tips for epilating with razor at home and having a smooth skin.
How to know the best device for each skin type
The laser devices most suitable for permanent hair removal are:
- Pulsed Diode Laser 800 nm: Good for removing dark hair in people with light skin (phototypes I-III) Ruby Laser 694 nm: Ideal for dark hair and light skin (phototypes I-III) Alexandrite laser 755 nm: Ideal for light and brown skin, but can also be used on people with darker skin because it has a longer wavelength, which prevents the laser from being absorbed by the skin melanin, only from the follicle Laser Nd-YAG 1064 nm: Ideal for people with dark skin, like mulattoes and black women because their wavelength makes it difficult for the skin's melanin to absorb light, and for that reason it does not cause burns. Intense pulsed light 550-1200 nm: Can be used on people with light skin and dark hair, achieving great results, similar to laser devices.
However, none of these devices is effective for eliminating white hair, and are not indicated for eliminating very light brown or blond hair because they do not have or have a low amount of melanin, which is essential for the performance of the laser and elimination of hair.
