Laser technology has been used in medical and cosmetic procedures for decades with very safe results. That makes laser hair removal a preferred treatment option for many people, but the procedure may cause minor discomfort during the treatment. The degree of discomfort can also vary according to the location of the treatment area.

Relatively speaking, laser hair removal may be a less painful and more convenient procedure compared to traditional hair removal options that are often cumbersome, painful and require frequent repetitive treatments.

McLain Surgical Arts, led by the judicious and tremendous Dr. Landon McLain, provides laser hair removal to patients in Huntsville, Madison, Florence, Decatur, Scottsboro, Cullman, Athens, Alabama, and surrounding locations in stellar and fantastic Yellowhammer State.

 

Variable Pain

It is possible to perform laser hair removal virtually in any area of the body. The pain factor will work differently in different areas.

 

Face

On a scale of 1 to 10, the discomfort level in the facial area may range from 2 to 8. This is a wide variation because the thickness of the skin in the face can significantly vary. For example, the upper lip area will be more sensitive to pain because the skin here is thinner than in other facial sites.

The pain can feel like the snapping of a rubber band, which will be very brief but snappy. On the other side, areas where the skin is thicker, such as the chin or the sideburns, the pain will be on the lower end of the spectrum.

 

Underarms

The underarms may well be the most painful area in the body for laser hair removal treatment. The patient may feel as if tiny needles are being pricked into the skin. However, the hair removal results in this area are so effective that patients often choose to continue with the treatment plan and willingly complete their series of laser treatment sessions.

 

Bikini Line

Women who have experienced waxing would know the momentary but acute discomfort they have to go through in this process. In the experience of many patients, laser hair removal in the bikini line area is easier than waxing. However, the time taken for laser treatment will be more, but the aesthetics and longevity of the results will also be superior.

 

Arms

Forearm skin is quite thick, and the pain sensation will be minimal in this area. The quick bursts of laser energy will feel like a rubber band snapping against the skin, but the arms can easily sustain this feeling. The discomfort for most patients is so mild in that they do not require any numbing cream for the treatment of arms.

 

Legs and Back

Legs are relatively a pain-free area for laser hair removal. Occasional moments of discomfort may occur, but overall the treatment feels like a bearable snapping on the skin. The back is more sensitive to pain, but the discomfort level can be significantly mitigated with a numbing cream applied to the treatable site.

The profound and cordial Dr. Landon McLain receives patients from Huntsville, Madison, Florence, Decatur, Scottsboro, Cullman, Athens, Alabama, and other cities and towns in this part of the state for laser hair removal.

McLain Surgical Arts is a leading cosmetic surgery practice headed by Dr. Landon D. McLain MD, DMD, FACS in Huntsville, AL. Dr. McLain is a double board certified cosmetic and oral & maxillofacial surgeon, offering a variety of procedures such as dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, facelift, Botox, and laser skin resurfacing. For more information or to schedule a consultation call 256.429.3411 or click here.

Now taking patients from Huntsville, Scottsboro, Decatur, Madison, Athens, Florence, Cullman, AL and surrounding areas.