Laser hair removal

The process: from the initial consultation to the final session

Laser hair removal isn't a single appointment, but a series of sessions over several months. Here you can see what happens with us from the first consultation to the last session – and what you can do yourself to help.

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Laser treatment on the leg, with the protective goggles ready

1Initial consultation and test patchAbout 20 minutes, free and with no obligation. We determine your skin and hair type, go through the health questions and any medication, and treat a small test patch. That way we see how your skin reacts, and you know what the treatment feels like.
2Assessment and planWe tell you how many sessions you can realistically expect for your area, how far apart they should be and what it will cost in total – and whether single sessions or a course works out better for you. If we think your hair is too light or too fine for a good result, we say so – and you save your money.
3Each sessionYou come in shaved. The skin is cleansed, protective goggles go on, gel is applied, and the cooled handpiece is moved over the area in several passes. Depending on the size of the area, this takes between 15 and 105 minutes. Afterwards we cool the skin.
4The weeks afterRedness and slight swelling settle within a few hours to two days. Over the following two to three weeks, the treated hairs fall out. We arrange your next appointment straight afterwards so that the interval is right.
5Touch-upsOnce the course is complete, the area usually stays considerably less hairy over a long period. Individual hairs can come back, for example with hormonal changes. Individual touch-up sessions then help; with hormone-related hair growth, they are often needed on a regular basis, roughly every six to twelve months.

How many appointments in total?

Usually 6 to 10 sessions, 4 to 6 weeks apart, are needed – more for some areas, often more on the face and in the intimate area. The whole course therefore takes roughly six months to a year. No one can give you a binding number in advance; at the initial consultation, we'll give you an estimate for your area. Why several sessions are needed is explained in the article How many laser sessions do you need?

The goal is a permanent^¹ reduction: considerably less, finer and lighter hair over a long period.

¹ Permanent hair reduction requires several treatments, depending on the body area and the individual hair and skin type. Success cannot be guaranteed, even when the treatment is carried out professionally. On light, red, grey or white hair, the treatment is ineffective or only partially effective.

Several areas in one appointment

You can have several areas treated in one appointment. When you book online, the "More areas" step opens after the first area. With the combination price, you pay the full price for the most expensive area, and each additional area costs 40% less. You can see in advance what a combination costs and how long it takes in the price calculator.

Single session or package?

For almost every area there are 6- and 10-session packages, which lower the price per session. You buy the package at the studio, not online – so you can decide in your own time after the initial consultation.

What you can do yourself

Stick to the intervals. We book your next appointment straight after the session.
Only shave between sessions – don't tweeze, epilate or wax.
Avoid the sun and sunbeds, and use sun protection on the treated area.
Let us know if you start taking new medication, are pregnant or your skin is irritated.

All the rules for before and after the session: Preparation and aftercare.

FAQ

About 20 minutes. It's free of charge and non-binding.

We usually offer initial consultations within a few days. You can book online or by phone.

Depending on the area, from a few minutes to more than an hour for several large areas. The duration of each area is shown on the relevant area page and in online booking.

Then we'll tell you at the initial consultation, and you'll save your money. We describe an alternative for light hair in the article Electrolysis or laser?