Laser Hair Removal · Downtown Chicago
What To Expect During Your Laser Hair Reduction Session
From protective eyewear to aftercare, here is how a session works.
The length of a laser hair removal procedure depends on the size of the area treated. A session can last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours, and most clients can resume their normal activities right after.
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American Electrology AssociationNational member clinic
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Electrologists Association Of IllinoisState licensed practitioners
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TG-Friendly VerifiedBy Laura’s Playground
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GentleMax Pro PlusLaser for all skin types
Session Overview
How Long Does A Laser Session Take?
The length of a laser hair removal procedure depends on the size of the area treated. A session can last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours.
Before the actual laser hair removal session, you’ll be given protective eye gear. Once the session begins, a series of laser pulses treats the area, and when it’s over most clients can resume their normal activities.
During Your Visit
Your Session, Step By Step
Knowing what happens at each stage helps you arrive relaxed and prepared.
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Before
Protective Eye Gear
Before the actual laser hair removal session begins, you’ll be given protective eye gear to wear throughout the treatment.
Provided by our team
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Start
The Laser Activates
Once the session begins, you’ll feel a stinging and cooling sensation, indicating that the laser has been activated.
Stinging and cooling
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Treatment
A Series Of Laser Pulses
The actual session involves a series of laser pulses that results in a prickling and burning sensation. But don’t worry, the pain isn’t too bad.
Minutes to several hours
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After
Back To Your Day
After the session is over, you may experience temporary swelling and redness. Most clients can resume their normal activities.
Temporary redness
In fact, it’s like that of a rubber band snapped against your skin.
How It Feels
Is Laser Hair Removal Painful?
The laser pulses create a prickling and burning sensation, but the pain isn’t too bad. Most clients describe it as a quick snap followed by warmth, and any swelling or redness afterwards is temporary.
After Your Session
Protecting Your Skin Afterwards
Most clients can resume their normal activities right away. It’s important, however, to take care of your skin in the weeks that follow.
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Right after
Temporary Swelling And Redness
You may notice some swelling and redness once the session is over. This is temporary, and most clients go straight back to their normal day.
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For several weeks
Avoid Direct Sun Exposure
It’s important that you avoid direct sun exposure and wear sun block with a high SPF for several weeks afterwards.
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We recommend
Everyday Sheer Physical SPF 50
Our go-to daily sunscreen for protecting freshly treated skin while it recovers.
50SPF daily protection
Want the full list of do’s and don’ts? Read our post-laser aftercare guide.
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Plan Your Visit
By Appointment Only. No Walk-Ins.
We speak English, Romanian, and Russian. Book a consultation and our team will walk you through your laser plan before your first session.
1315 N Larrabee St,
Chicago, IL 60610
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM