Does hair removal hurt?
Hair reduction with many 1064nm lasers, diode lasers, alexandrite lasers may cause a pinching sensation similar to a rubber band snap. Without a topical anesthetic it can be uncomfortable. The discomfort can be significant in sensitive areas such as upper lip, nose, and toes. With Intense pulsed light systems the pain is usually less but can be as bad as lasers depending on the cooling system involved. Many low quality IPL systems cause as much discomfort as the lasers. Our Palomar StarLux 500 is the most powerful and advanced system made resulting in only a slight tingling sensation felt in the vast majority of cases. Our system is known widely as the most comfortable hair removal system made. The advanced cooling and even distribution of energy makes for treatments not needing any topical anesthetics.
