Embarrassed about getting laser hair removal on your Brazilian area? (2024)

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Embarrassed about getting laser hair removal on your Brazilian area? ›

If you are new to laser hair removal it's normal to be embarrassed. The majority of women feel the exact same way starting off but it will get easier over time.

' Yes, it is safe to laser the pubic area for most patients. It should be noted that this is one of the more sensitive areas when it comes to laser hair removal, but it is quick and effective. Many patients also believe it is overall less painful than waxing.

The Pros of Brazilian Laser Hair Removal

You're looking at hair disappearing for the long haul. After you've had a few sessions, you might just say bye-bye to hair there forever. And if some hairs decide to make a comeback, they're usually so fine and light, they're hardly noticeable.

Medium areas include: Lip and Chin, Chin and jawline, Shoulders, Upper Arms, Lower Arms, Upper Legs, Lower Legs, Extended Bikini, Underarms. Large areas include: Brazilian, Full Face, Abdomen, Chest, Buttocks, Full Arms, Full Back, Full Legs.

Most people say the laser used for Brazilian laser hair removal feels like a slight pinching or a set of warm pulses. At times the pulses might feel a bit harsh, but it doesn't take long for the body to adjust to the feeling, making your laser session easier to manage.

Regret usually stems from choosing the wrong provider. While laser hair removal itself is rarely regrettable, what can lead to regret is choosing the wrong provider. A cheap, inexperienced clinic may use outdated equipment or incorrect techniques, leading to less effective treatment or even unwanted side-effects.

Laser hair removal in general can be uncomfortable, but it's tolerable and a lot less painful than waxing. Each laser Brazilian or manzilian session takes no more than 20 minutes. The closest description of how laser hair removal feels is feeling like you're being snapped by a rubber band.

It can be a bit intimidating visiting a clinic, undressing and letting a complete stranger get up close and personal with you. It is a bit like going to the doctor or your gynaecologist knowing that you will have to take your clothes off at some point and dreading it.

Full Brazilian laser hair removal typically is for the entire area from the pubic hair all the way back to the butt crack hair (the entire pelvic region), but would not include the butt cheek area.

“The key question of body odour is that the heat from the laser disturbs the balance of bacteria in favour of odour-producing bacteria. Essentially the microbiome is disturbed.” Although Dr Somji stressed this shouldn't last longer than a few months and doesn't seem to be a common occurrence.

How many laser sessions for a Brazilian? ›

All areas of the body need six sessions to start. The Brazilian is a hormonal area and generally needs 6 to 12 sessions to see a 75% to 98% reduction in hair growth. Sessions are spaced 5 weeks apart until the hair growth cycle begins to slow. After 4 to 6 treatments sessions are spaced 6 or 7 weeks apart.

Shave your bikini area. Resist plucking your hairs or waxing before your treatment session. Instead, shave your bikini area and your bum carefully.

When considering a Brazilian laser hair removal treatment, some of the best laser hair removal machines consider a machine that offers a cooling tip or a painless machine. At IGBeauty, our specialists use the Lumenis Light Sheer Duet, which has a ChillTip™ to help cool the area during the laser treatment.

To remove the hair, most patients need 2 to 6 laser treatments. After finishing the treatments, most patients do not see any hair on the treated skin for several months or even years. When the hair regrows, there tends to be less of it. The hairs also tend to be finer and lighter in color.

Immediately after the procedure the treated area might appear red and swollen. This is a normal response and usually subsides within a few hours. 7-14 days after the procedure the hairs will begin to fall out. Now, this doesn't mean the hair won't ever return.

You may need 12 treatments or more to completely eliminate hair growth. After that, the need for touchups should be minimal. Some people may require semiannual treatments at first. Others may find that they don't need a touchup for 5 years or longer.

No evidence suggests that laser hair removal causes infertility. The procedure only affects the surface of the skin and does not reach reproductive organs. However, if you are actively trying to conceive, it is always wise to discuss potential risks with your doctor.

Answer from OB-GYN Jennifer Griffin Miller, MD:

From the gynecologist's perspective, shaving regularly to eliminate pubic hair has drawbacks. Razors harbor bacteria and cause some abrasion of the skin; especially in a moist environment. This creates a setup for a bacterial skin infection.