Laser Hair Removal in Pune

Laser hair removal uses pulses of laser light to damage hair follicles so that less hair grows back. It is a hair reduction treatment: the American Academy of Dermatology says it is not permanent, that most people stay hair-free for months or years, and that regrowth tends to be finer and lighter.

It suits people tired of the cycle of shaving, waxing and ingrown hairs. At The Skin Firm, your session plan is set by your skin tone, hair colour and thickness, and the area being treated, after an assessment and a patch test.

The laser light is absorbed by the pigment (melanin) in the hair and follicle, which turns to heat and damages the follicle. Follicles are only affected while they are in their growth phase, and not all of them are in that phase at once, so more than one session is needed.

The AAD says most people need 2 to 6 treatments, usually 4 to 6 weeks apart, and may notice 10% to 25% less hair after the first. Maintenance sessions may be needed as hair regrows. Results vary with hair colour, skin type and hormones. People describe the sensation as a warm pinprick or a snapped rubber band, and cooling on the device helps with comfort.

Darker skin has more melanin around the hair, so the laser energy can also be absorbed by the skin. The AAD notes that people with dark skin can be treated, but need extra precautions, because the risks of burns and of skin darkening or lightening are higher.

That is why the device, energy and spacing are chosen for your skin tone, and why we do a patch test before the full session. If you had laser elsewhere and developed marks, tell us, and we can reassess your skin before planning anything.

The AAD says most people need 2 to 6 treatments. The number for you depends on the area, your hair colour and thickness, and your hormones. Underarms and upper lip often respond faster, while hair driven by hormones, such as on the chin, may need more sessions.

Sessions are spaced about 4 to 6 weeks apart, and your doctor decides when it is safe to continue. We estimate the number at your consultation and review it after each session. For a breakdown by body area, read our guide: how many sessions for laser hair removal.

Before: Avoid tanning, outdoors and indoors, and sunless tanners. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher daily, as the AAD advises. Shave the area as we instruct, and stop waxing, threading and plucking for the number of weeks we advise, as the laser needs the hair root. Tell us if you have a tendency to scar or form keloids, get cold sores, or have taken isotretinoin or other medicines.

During: The area is cleaned, eye protection is worn, and pulses are delivered through a cooled handpiece. Small areas take minutes and larger areas an hour or more.

After: Redness and warmth are common for a day or two. Keep the area out of the sun, avoid heat and heavy exercise for 24 hours, and follow the aftercare sheet.

The cost of laser hair removal in Pune depends on the area or areas treated, the size of the area, the number of sessions your hair and skin need, and whether you choose single sessions or a plan.

We don't work from a fixed price list. After your assessment you receive the recommended plan with the number of sessions and a written fee, so you can decide at your own pace. Ask what is included before you begin.

The AAD lists discomfort, swelling and redness as common effects that last one to three days. Rare effects include blisters, cold sore outbreaks, infection, scarring and skin lightening or darkening. The AAD warns that laser hair removal can be dangerous in inexperienced hands, and that some colour changes can be permanent, though most settle over time.

The risk is higher with a recent tan, darker skin treated at the wrong settings, or medicines that make the skin sensitive. Tell us if you are pregnant, take isotretinoin or have a skin infection, as we may advise waiting. Ask who will perform your treatment and about their experience with your skin tone before you begin.

Laser hair removal is not a single-visit treatment. Sessions are spaced about 4 to 6 weeks apart so each one reaches follicles in their growth phase, and missing or delaying visits can mean a less even reduction.

Our clinic is at Mohammed Wadi, NIBM, which patients from Undri, Wanowrie, Kondhwa, Hadapsar, Magarpatta and nearby areas can reach. That makes it easier to keep every appointment of the plan.

Our clinic is on NIBM Post Office Road in Mohammed Wadi, and patients come to us from across South Pune. Choose your area for travel time and local details:

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