Frequently Asked Questions: Laser Hair Removal

Six sessions should get you to about 80% reduction. The final two are your clean-up, which is why we build your plan around eight. More about your treatment plan

Spacing depends on the area and how your hair grows. We map the whole series out at your consultation so you know when to come back and why. More about your treatment plan

Long-lasting hair reduction rather than permanent removal — that is the FDA-cleared standard, and the distinction is deliberate. What laser hair removal does

Some reduction, but one session is the start of a cycle rather than the whole of it. Most patients notice hair coming in finer and patchier within a few weeks as treated follicles shed.

Tell us and we will re-space the series. A gap does not undo your progress, but because the schedule is built around catching hair in its growth phase, it can mean an extra session to catch up.

Mild redness and a warm, slightly raised look around the follicles for a few hours is normal and expected. The risks that matter are burns and pigment changes, which come from the wrong setting on the wrong skin — which is exactly why settings are calibrated to you.

Plans start at $21 a month. We offer several monthly payment options, including Cherry, and bundled pricing when you treat multiple areas together. Pricing and plans

Over time, yes — and it is not close. Waxing is an expense that never ends; laser is a planned series with an end date. Laser compared with waxing

No. IPL uses broad-spectrum light; the GentleMax Pro® uses two specific laser wavelengths. Laser, waxing and IPL

It is a dual-wavelength medical laser — 755 nm Alexandrite and 1064 nm Nd:YAG in one system — with integrated cryogen cooling. About our device

Yes, with the right assessment and wavelength. The 1064 nm Nd:YAG is commonly used for deeper skin tones and the 755 nm Alexandrite for lighter ones. Candidacy and safety

Not reliably — laser needs pigment in the hair to work. We will assess your hair before recommending that you invest in a series. Candidacy and safety

Because a laser strong enough to disable a hair follicle can injure skin when it is set wrong. Laser Me brings 26 years of clinical history and more than 12,000 patients treated to that decision. Why physician-led

No. We do not treat pregnant women — not laser hair removal, and not any other treatment we offer. Come and see us afterward. Candidacy and safety

Breastfeeding itself is not known to make laser treatment unsafe for your baby. Tell us you are nursing before booking; treatment on or near the breast requires a separate clinical discussion. Candidacy and safety

Possibly — some medications make skin sensitive to light, so we review your full list before treating. Do not stop a prescribed medication on your own. Candidacy and safety

If you are asking for someone under 18, begin with a consultation so we can review whether treatment is appropriate and discuss consent with a parent or guardian. Candidacy and safety

No. Men are a meaningful share of our laser patients — back, chest, shoulders, neck and beard line are the common requests. Candidacy and safety

Often, yes. Fewer and finer hairs means less of the regrowth that causes bumps, especially in areas you shave regularly. Candidacy and safety

It helps considerably, but it does not treat the hormonal condition driving new growth, so areas such as the face may need ongoing maintenance. Candidacy and safety

No. It uses light to target pigment in hair and does not use the ionizing radiation used in X-rays. There is no established evidence that laser hair removal causes cancer. Candidacy and safety

Face, underarms, arms, Brazilian and bikini area, legs, back, chest and shoulders. We do not laser directly over tattoo ink. Treatment areas

Minutes for a small area, under an hour for a large one. Most patients build it into a lunch break. What to expect

Arrive with the area shaved — the day before or the morning of is ideal. The laser needs to reach the follicle under the skin, not burn hair at the surface. Prep and aftercare

No — but shave as much as you like. Waxing, plucking, threading and epilating remove the follicle the laser needs to find at your next visit. Prep and aftercare

Mild redness for a few hours, then over one to three weeks treated hairs work their way out of the skin. That is shedding, not regrowth. Prep and aftercare

Keep it simple for a day or two — gentle cleanser, moisturiser and sunscreen. Hold off on retinoids, acids and scrubs on treated skin, and ask us about anything you use regularly.

Keep treated skin out of the sun and wear sunscreen throughout your series. A tan adds pigment, and pigment is what the laser targets. Prep and aftercare

Shower whenever you like. Give workouts, saunas and hot tubs about 24 hours, and for underarms give deodorant a day as well. Prep and aftercare

2208 Mason Lane, Ballwin, MO 63021 — just off Manchester, 1.8 miles from I-270 and 1.8 miles from Highway 141. We see patients from Town and Country, Des Peres, Ladue, Creve Coeur, Kirkwood, Chesterfield and across West St. Louis County.