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by Chloe57 on March 18th, 2005

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Does laser hair removal hurt?

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  • by Anonymous on July 14th, 2008

    Anonymous

    It hurts a little but stops not too long after. I had my pubic hair and - well EVERY thing done below my waist. The guys really like it and it is very sexy feeling.

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  • by Anonymous on May 25th, 2008

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    It hurt a little but I was on the maximum setting. I did get some skin darkening in one area where the laser was too high and caused a temporary scab. Six sessions were not enough to completely remove the hair. What does grow back is soft and can be shaved occassionally. It feels good to not have that tangled mess to deal with. Do it. You will like it. It's sexy.

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  • by bananaluvs on March 25th, 2005

    bananaluvs

    In my experience, it didn't at all. It actually felt kind of cool... it was like a little shot of air that is warm and cold at the same time. Even when I was told that my dermatologist raised the power to "high", it didn't hurt one bit (and I'm a sensitive one!). The reason it should not hurt is because they give you topical (cream) anesthesia before, and they make you sit for 30-40 minutes so that the area is fully numbed before they begin. Also, after your first visit, the dermatologist often gives you a little container of the anesthesia to take home so you can put it on and have it on before you arrive at the office for continuing visits (this makes things go faster for them). In case you're interested, I got my upper lip treated. =)

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  • by Anonymous on July 18th, 2009

    Anonymous

    i got my laser dome for my face and it kill like hell and that was just a small part. what do i do ???? does it really hurt on you lot ????.

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  • by ayeroxor on October 17th, 2009

    ayeroxor

    For backs, the short answer: YES.

    The clear consensus from the above answers is: MAYBE

    I just finished the sixth session for my back and the process can be extraordinarily unpleasant.

    THAT SAID, when the session is over (about 15 minutes with two attendants/lasers) the pain is gone instantly, and knowing that when this process is done, I'll be done for life, it's a trade I can deal with.

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  • by rockfan on January 27th, 2009

    rockfan

    I had some hair removal and it does sting. It largely depends on the area of the body. I had hair removed from my arms and it wasn't bad at all. I have also had friends had some things done and here is what I have heard.

    For the men reading this-I am told parts of your back and the face can be extremely painful

    For women-Sometimes women have hair removed from their chin or lip and I am told that is painful as well as the bikini line.

    They do offer you cream which will numb it a little bit.

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  • by coolhunk on July 14th, 2008

    coolhunk

    yes it does hurt alot on your pubic area and in cracks, i will suggest you to use any topical anesthesia, that can help you out, i had my first session done, for legs its does nothing but for buttuck and pubic its does hurt alot so beware...

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  • by Galandaro on February 4th, 2012

    Galandaro

    Different people have different experiences, but most say it feels like getting snapped with a rubber band. Of course, a lot depends on how sensitive the area is that you're getting done.
    This site explains it better than I can: http://www.does-laser-hair-removal-hurt.com/

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  • by BaileysMom12 COAT of Motherly Love on February 4th, 2012

    BaileysMom12 COAT of Motherly Love

    If not done properly, this can happen.
    http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/sydney-nsw/victims-branded-for-life-by-the-hair-removal-cowboys/story-e6freuzi-1226171175072

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  • by JIM on November 15th, 2007

    JIM

    I JUST HAD MY PUBIC HAIR DONE YESTERDAY AND IT DID NOT HURT. I WAS NOT GIVEN A CREAM BEFORE THE TREATMENT.
    THE COLD AIR MADE THE AREA COLD THEN THE BLAST OF LIGHT HEATED UP A LITTLE BUT THE COLD AIR STILL MADE THE AREA COLD. I MADE MY SECOND APPOINTMENT FOR 8 WEEKS.
    I PLAN TO GET ALL 5 TO 6 TREATMENTS DONE.
    JIM

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  • by Anonymous on May 16th, 2008

    Anonymous

    Yes, it hurt like hell in the bikini area but not so much in the arm pits. The area was very tender for a day or two after the treatment too. I dunno, maybe I'm just extra sensitive down there. But it also could be because I have an naturally tanned skin tone and the laser is attracted to dark so that might be why.

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  • by Erica_L2784 on November 5th, 2010

    Erica_L2784

    The darker and courser your hair is the more it will likely hurt. I've had six treatments so far on my underarms and full bikini area and it definitely hurts. They say it feels like a rubber band snap but it's more like getting shocked over and over. The lasers are pretty hot and my goggles always fog up. You just have to find that happy place in your mind, and don't hesitate to tell the technician if you need a break. I've never used the topical cream, for some reason the place I went to discouraged using it. The first treatments were the most painful, some treatments were a breeze and others not so easy. They say you can be more sensitive the closer you are to your cycle so beware of that. The results are definitely worth the discomfort so if it's something you really want then go for it!

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