Unveiling The Secrets Of Laser Underarm Hair Removal

Underarm hair can be a mark of defiance or a cause of considerable discomfort. Traditional hair removal methods like waxing and shaving are great but sooner rather than later, ...

Underarm hair can be a mark of defiance or a cause of considerable discomfort.

Traditional hair removal methods like waxing and shaving are great but sooner rather than later, you are confronted with the prickly regrowth that can be annoying and uncomfortable. Shaving and waxing also have their disadvantages in that they can occasionally lead to skin irritation or, worse, ingrown hair.

Today, not only is laser hair removal treatment affordable but also more convenient than ever before. You needn’t even go to a clinic for laser underarm hair removal. The machine can come to your home!

Over time, laser underarm hair removal procedures have also become more effective and safer with little or no side effects, under the supervision of a certified expert.

Laser underarm hair removal: How does it work?

Laser hair removal in the underarm region works in the same way as it would on any other part of the body. A laser beam of a specific wavelength zaps the hair follicles in the underarm without harming the skin around it. Since the hair follicles are damaged, future hair growth is inhibited.

When performed by trained professionals, laser underarm hair removal is a safe process that minimises the risk of cuts and bruises, ingrown hair, and skin irritation.

Typically, laser hair removal works best on dark hair – the higher melanin content makes it easier for the laser to target and destroy those hair follicles – but advancements in laser technology have also meant that lighter-coloured hair can be effectively zapped too.

Is laser underarm hair removal safe?

Yes, it is. The laser only targets the hair follicles and doesn’t harm the skin and tissues surrounding it. When you undergo underarm hair removal, you could experience side effects such as redness in the treated area or swelling. However, these tend to subside in a few hours to a couple of days.

However, following the treatment, it is important to avoid exposure to direct sunlight so you could do well by not, say, heading out in the afternoon for a ride on your motorbike in a strappy top.

Like any laser hair removal procedure, laser underarm hair removal should be performed under the supervision of a trained professional.

Does laser hair removal lighten underarm skin?

Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation refers to the temporary increase in skin pigmentation following a laser hair removal treatment. Whereas Post-Inflammatory Hypopigmentation refers to the lightening of the skin.

However, it is also not uncommon for people with darker skin tones to undergo permanent changes in skin colour. While skin lightening is sometimes an unintended outcome of a laser hair removal procedure, it isn’t something that always happens. As such, a laser hair removal procedure should not be considered as an alternative to skin whitening treatments.

Is laser underarm hair removal procedure extremely painful?

Laser hair removal procedure causes the pigment in the hair bulb to heat up before it gets zapped entirely. Obviously, you are going to feel that. As for how much that will hurt, really depends upon your pain threshold.

Generally speaking, if you’ve waxed, you should be good. For a more precise comparison, consider a rubber band being snapped on your skin. Does it hurt? Sure. Is it extremely painful? You’re the best judge of that.

In any case, a good cooling gel should sort you out.

How long does laser hair removal last on armpits?

Contrary to popular belief, laser hair removal or underarm laser hair removal is not permanent. You aren’t going to be hair-free forever.

However, statistics indicate that majority of people undergoing underarm laser hair removal report 90 per cent permanent reduction in hair growth.

You will require three to six laser underarm hair removal sessions for lasting impact. Following this, you could do annual or half-yearly maintenance sessions.

Laser underarm hair removal cost

If you’ve never tried laser hair removal, the underarm is a great place to start.

A single trial session for laser underarm hair removal treatment costs ₹999.

How many laser underarm hair removal sessions you will need depends on the volume of hair growth and how thick your hair is. However, three to six sessions should have you sorted.

The cost of three sessions of laser hair removal for underarms starts at ₹2,899.

Whereas the cost of six sessions of laser hair removal for underarms starts at ₹5,099.

It is understandable to be apprehensive of exposing your skin, especially sensitive skin of your underarms to laser treatment.

To understand more, you can book an online video consultation – open only for women at the moment – with our skin consultant.