A few years ago, a group of my friends got together and purchased packages of laser hair removal for themselves (there was some buy one get one half priced deal that they split).  I wished I could participate, but because I pregnant with my son, it obviously wasn’t a good idea.

Fast forward a few years later, and I decided to take the plunge.  Here’s my take on the first two treatments, of my six treatment package.  Obviously everyone’s experience is different, and each facility uses different procedures and lasers, so make sure you ask all necessary questions with the facility you are considering.

The place that I go to uses the Soprano laser, which is supposed to be pain-free.  I’d done enough research online to know that it isn’t completely pain free, so I took some prophylactic Motrin before I went in.  My facility recommends that you are clean-shaven and exfoliated before you go in, and that makes the laser more effective.

The first treatment wasn’t pain free, but it wasn’t too uncomfortable.  The warm sensation of the laser is actually relaxing in some places, but in the more sensitive areas, such as my knee and ankles, it kind of stung.  The pain quickly subsided though, and once the hair fell out, it stayed out for about 6 weeks, when it grew back a little lighter.

After 8 weeks, it was time for my second treatment.  The consultant this time told me that it’s especially important to heavily exfoliate knees and ankles because dry skin is more prevalent there.  The second treatment hurt a lot more in the sensitive areas but was still pain free in most locations.

Laser hair removal isn’t cheap, but is it worth it?  Time will tell.  So far, I’ve had good results, and I think after the six treatments, I will be very happy…. stay tuned for more updates.