Before your session, it typically helps to avoid sun exposure and to shave (rather than wax or pluck) the treatment area beforehand, since the laser targets hair at the root beneath the skin. Your specialist will usually go over your skin and hair type beforehand to set the right treatment approach for you.
During the treatment, most people describe a mild warming or slight snapping sensation as the laser passes over the skin. Sessions are generally quick, and treatment areas can range from small spots like the upper lip to larger areas like the legs or back.
After the session, some redness or slight sensitivity in the treated area is common and typically settles within a short period. Sun protection afterward is important, since treated skin can be more sensitive to sun exposure for a while.
One thing worth understanding clearly: laser hair removal is a gradual process. Hair grows in cycles, so a single session won't address every hair follicle — multiple sessions, spaced appropriately apart, are what allow for a noticeable, long-lasting reduction over time. Anyone promising a single-session, permanent result isn't giving you the full picture.
AFFORD Clinic offers laser hair removal for various treatment areas — face, underarms, legs, arms, and more — in Al Nahda 2, with a consultation beforehand to set expectations clearly based on your skin and hair type.
