Full Bikini Laser Hair Removal

Do you love spending your summers at the beach but hate having to shave and wax your bikini line?

Laser treatment is an effective way to eliminate all of that unwanted hair forever. If you’re considering having permanent hair removal, keep reading.

Here is our full guide to bikini and Brazilian laser hair removal:

Whether you’re getting ready for the summer or want a long term, time and cost-saving solution to removing bikini line hair, a course of laser hair removal at sk:n could be the answer.

Laser hair removal is the most effective, long-lasting method of permanent hair reduction. Hair will become finer and softer, and the growth will slow with each treatment.

At sk:n, we offer bikini, Brazilian and Hollywood packages on their own, or bundled together with other commonly treated areas such as under arms and legs, which is better value for money and time-saving too.

What Are Brazilian and Bikini Laser Hair Removal?

These treatments are both ways to remove all or some of the unwanted hair that grows in the pubic region.

They differ only slightly:

Bikini hair removal targets the hair on the sides of the pubic area (and sometimes at the top).

Brazilian hair removal gets rid of ALL of your pubic hair.

Both are safe and effective ways to remove hair so you can look and feel your best when wearing a bikini bottom.

Both methods provide long-term results. They eliminate the need for shaving, waxing, and plucking. You may need follow-up treatments to keep the area 100% hair-free, but it works.

Everyone is different, though. Some people see hair reduction for a few months while others enjoy smooth, stubble-free skin for years.

Laser hair removal is also a great way to reduce the risk of ingrown hairs, which are common in this part of the body.

What Do Laser Treatments Entail?

Both bikini and Brazilian laser hair removal involve the use of laser technology. The laser sends light pulses into the follicle of each hair, destroying the root so that hair can no longer grow.

Individual hairs grow at different rates, so laser removal requires several treatments to remove all of the hair completely.

The hair growth cycle involves three stages, and the laser is only effective when the hair is in the active growth stage. Multiple treatment sessions (spaced out by a few weeks) ensure that each hair is destroyed when it’s growing.

Laser hair removal works for people of all skin types, but those with fair skin and dark hair tend to see the best results.

Does It Hurt?

The biggest benefit of laser hair removal is that it’s not too painful. Most patients only feel minor discomfort. It is often compared to the feeling of a rubber band snapping against the skin.

Before the procedure, your laser technician will use cooling methods to soothe the skin. This reduces the amount of pain you feel.

How to Prepare for Laser Bikini Treatments

The first step of treatment is to schedule a consultation with a licensed technician.

During the consultation, your technician will give you an estimate of how many treatments you’ll need. They’ll also explain how the process works and what to do before and after each one.

To minimize side effects and see the best results, it is important to do what your technician says in the days and weeks leading up to treatment.

About six weeks before treatment, you’ll need to stop plucking and waxing, as the hair follicle needs to be intact for the laser to work. You’ll also need to stop tanning so that your skin has natural levels of melanin during treatment.

In the days leading up to your treatment, you’ll need to avoid certain medications, such as blood thinners and pain relievers. Your technician may also ask you to shave the area the day before your first session.

What to Expect After Treatment

Everyone’s body reacts differently to laser hair removal. Some people report minor side effects, but most side effects subside within a few hours of treatment.

It is common for the skin to swell or redden in the first few hours after a session. Aloe vera is usually all you need to soothe and calm the skin.

Some patients may also experience minor itching in the hours after treatment. Aloe vera can help with that, too.

As for the results, everyone is different. Don’t expect to see immediate results after your first treatment. It usually takes days (and sometimes even weeks) to start seeing hair loss. In fact, you may need to have multiple treatment sessions before you see any results at all.

Aftercare for Bikini and Brazilian Laser Hair Removal

To minimize side effects, you must follow the proper aftercare plan. People who don’t care for the treated area can experience more severe side effects, such as scarring and blistering.

First and foremost, it’s essential to avoid sun exposure. This includes natural and artificial sun, as both can have adverse effects.

In the days following your treatment, you should wear loose clothing. You should also avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, steam rooms, and other activities that may cause excess sweat. You’ll need to gently exfoliate the skin in preparation for each session and avoid using extremely hot or cold water.

Be sure to discuss your aftercare plan with your technician prior to treatment so you know what to expect.

Full Bikini Laser Hair Removal Cost

Laser hair removal is often considered a beauty investment. It costs more money than shaving or waxing, but over time, when treatments are no longer needed, you can save money on body hair removal costs.

Many factors affect the price of this procedure. “Costs for laser hair removal vary by body area treated, geographical location, the expertise of the person performing the procedure, and time to perform the procedure,” says dermatologist Corey L. Hartman, M.D., founder of Skin Wellness Dermatology in Birmingham, Alabama. “Individual treatment session costs are generally in the range of $100 to $800.”

In 2020, the average cost of laser hair removal with no other related expenses was $389, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Below, we dig into the average costs for common treatment areas. Remember that the average prices listed below are per treatment, and you may need four to six treatments overall, according to Dr. Guanche.

Average Cost of Laser Hair Removal for Large Areas

If you are getting laser hair removal on large areas of your body, such as your back or legs, the cost will likely be more expensive than removing hair from small areas. “Generally, a large area like the back or legs can be upwards of $600 per treatment,” says Dr. Guanche.

Average Cost of Laser Hair Removal for Small Areas

Smaller areas of the body are going to be less expensive. This can include the bikini line, underarms and facial areas like chins, lips and sideburns. “The bikini can be anywhere from $250 to $350 per treatment, depending on whether it is a Brazilian [removing hair from the labial to the perianal areas] or normal v-shaped bikini [removing hair from the groin areas, leaving a V or patch of hair on the mons pubis],” says Dr. Guanche. She adds that the lower face and chin can average about $250 per treatment, and underarm hair removal can range between $175 to $225 per treatment.

What’s Included in the Cost of Laser Hair Removal?

The cost of laser hair removal typically includes the office visit, the application of topical anesthetic to numb the pain, the laser treatment and the post-care topical application of products like soothing agents and sunscreen, according to both Dr. Guanche and Dr. Hartman.

How Many Treatments of Laser Hair Removal are Required?

It might ultimately be a more permanent hair removal solution, but laser hair removal treatment is not a quick fix. Just one laser hair removal treatment may be enough to make hair thinner, lighter and more fine, but in order to be completely hair-free, you will have to get the procedure done four to six times. In the first year, Dr. Guanche recommends going every four to six weeks for touch-ups depending on how your hair is growing.

“It takes a number of treatments [to be completely effective],” says Dr. Guanche. “The laser treatment can reduce the size and diameter of hair, place it into remission completely, or not affect the hair at all. For this reason, multiple treatments are necessary at four to six week intervals.” You may even require yearly touch-ups for a few years following your first procedure.

Does Insurance Cover Laser Hair Removal?

For the most part, you shouldn’t expect your health insurance to cover the costs of laser hair removal. Dr. Hartman notes that you might be able to use a flexible spending account to cover the costs.

However, insurance might cover laser hair removal in rare cases, adds Dr. Guanche. This may include patients who have conditions such as pilonidal cysts or hidradenitis suppurativa (which are skin conditions that can be painful and may be able to be treated with laser hair removal). But, she adds, “In my experience, it is a daunting process to convince insurance companies to cover laser hair removal.”

Always ask the treatment office receptionist if they offer package options or flexible payment plans.

Side Effects Of Laser Hair Removal On Bikini Area

Possible side effects of laser hair removal include:

• Blisters.
• Burns.
• Herpes outbreaks.
• Hyperpigmentation, areas of skin that are darker than the surrounding skin.
• Hypopigmentation, areas of skin that are lighter than the surrounding skin.
• Infections.
• Scars.