Show patients their result before they treat.
Laser energy that targets the hair follicle for long-term reduction of unwanted hair, almost anywhere on the body.
Sarah Jenkins
Plan • Energy Device
Recommended Protocol
Laser Hair Removal
LightSheer (Diode) • Series of 6–8, spaced 4–6 weeks apart
Maintenance & Follow-Up
Ongoing plan
Laser hair removal uses light absorbed by the hair follicle to heat and disable it, reducing unwanted hair long-term across most skin tones and body areas. Because hair grows in cycles, it takes a series of 6–8 sessions spaced weeks apart for the best result. There's no downtime — just brief redness while treated hair sheds.
Laser hair removal delivers pulses of light that are absorbed by pigment in the hair follicle, heating and disabling it so it produces less hair over time. Different wavelengths — Alexandrite, Diode, and Nd:YAG — let providers treat a wide range of skin tones and body areas safely, from face and underarms to legs and bikini. Because hair grows in cycles, a series of sessions is needed to catch each follicle in its active phase, after which results are long-lasting.
For a practice, laser hair removal is a dependable, package-based revenue stream with strong rebooking built in, and it brings in patients who often add other services once they're comfortable. The challenge is helping a patient commit to a full series upfront rather than trying a single session. Framing the treatment as a planned package with a clear endpoint — and showing the smooth, hair-free result — is what converts the consult and keeps patients on schedule.
Laser Hair Removal
Category
Energy Device
Typical cadence
Series of 6–8, spaced 4–6 weeks apart
Downtime
None — brief redness; treated hair sheds over 1–2 weeks.
Typical range
$75–$350 per treatment area
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Alma's near-painless diode laser — 'cool' gradual heating makes hair removal comfortable and safe for all skin tones.
View brandCandela's dual-wavelength workhorse — Alexandrite and Nd:YAG lasers for fast hair removal across skin tones.
View brandCommon questions patients ask about laser hair removal — and what practices should be ready to answer.
Most areas need 6–8 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart, because the laser only disables follicles that are in their active growth phase at the time of treatment.
It provides long-term hair reduction. Most treated follicles stop producing hair, though occasional maintenance sessions help manage any regrowth driven by hormones.
Yes. Nd:YAG and modern diode lasers are designed to treat darker skin safely by targeting the follicle while protecting surrounding skin — the right device choice matters.
Most people describe a quick snapping or warm sensation. Built-in cooling and adjustable settings keep it tolerable, and numbing cream can be used for sensitive areas.
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