• For most people, laser hair removal does not hurt. Berkowits uses USFDA approved pain less laser sessions with a chill tip. However, it all depends on your threshold for pain. Most people say that it feels like snapping a rubber band against the skin. But if you’re overly sensitive to pain, you may experience some minor discomfort.

• The answer is yes. The S Food and Drug Administration approved it as a safe method for hair removal in 1997.

The cost of laser hair removal varies depending upon the area of the body you want to treat and how many sessions you need. The larger the area, the more time it will require. The amount of time will determine the exact price of treatment.

• Some people see permanent results, while some people may need a touch-up treatment every six to twelve months. Results vary depending on your hair type and skin type. Proper preparation and aftercare can also affect how long the results last.

• There is no specific age minimum, but it is important to wait until you’ve gone through puberty to begin laser treatments. Females should not begin treatment unless they’ve already started their menstrual cycle. Generally, fourteen is the earliest age that people should begin laser hair removal.

• To prepare for laser hair removal, avoid plucking, waxing, and tanning for six weeks prior to your first treatment. Stop applying any retinol or glycolic acid creams at least 3 days prior to treatment.

• It is best to play it safe and avoid laser hair removal while you’re pregnant. There is no evidence to suggest that it is unsafe, but there have not been long-term studies to analyze the effect of the laser on an unborn child.
  
  To protect your unborn baby, wait until after you’ve given birth to begin laser hair removal treatment.

• Laser removal can be performed on any area of the body except the eyelids. The most popular treatment areas are the legs, back, arms, chest, upper lip, underarms, and bikini area. You can also get laser hair removal on your ear pinna, nose, forehead, eyebrows, and other parts of your face.

• Anyone can get laser hair removal, regardless of skin color or hair type. However, people with light skin and dark hair tend to see faster and better results than people with light hair or a darker skin tone.Any man or woman can have the treatments, though pregnant women should wait until after they’ve given birth to begin their sessions.

• The side effects are minimal. This is one of the primary benefits of laser hair removal. Some people experience temporary redness, itching, and swelling of the skin right after treatment. These side effects usually go away within a few hours, and most can be soothed by applying ice to the treated area.

• In most cases, you’ll need between six and twelve treatments. These treatments are spaced out four to eight weeks apart. The waiting period is necessary to target every hair follicle while it’s in an active stage of the growth cycle.