Unwanted Hair
Constant shaving, waxing, or plucking is time-consuming and can lead to irritation, ingrown hairs, and razor burn. Unwanted hair is often driven by genetics, hormonal imbalances, or conditions like PCOS — and laser hair removal offers a longer-term alternative to constant maintenance.
Book a Free ConsultationA relaxed, no-pressure skin assessment — there's no obligation to book treatment that day.
Understanding the cause
Targeting the Follicle
Laser energy targets pigment in the hair follicle, damaging its ability to regrow hair over successive treatments.
Hair Grows in Cycles
Hair follicles cycle through active growth and dormant phases, which is why laser treatment needs to be repeated to catch each follicle in its active phase.
Long-Term Reduction
Repeated sessions progressively reduce the number of active follicles, leading to longer-lasting smoothness than shaving or waxing.
Facts about Unwanted Hair
One Session Isn't Enough
Because hair grows in cycles, multiple sessions are needed to treat follicles as they enter their active growth phase.
It's Not Just Cosmetic Preference
Hormonal conditions like PCOS can drive unwanted hair growth, and treatment can be part of managing that alongside other care.
Shaving Doesn't Make Hair Grow Back Thicker
This is a common myth — shaving doesn't change hair thickness or growth rate, though it can feel that way as it regrows.
Results Are Long-Term, Not Always Permanent
Confirm with clinicians — most experience long-lasting reduction, with occasional touch-ups for any regrowth over time.
Laser hair removal targets the follicle directly for longer-lasting results than shaving or waxing.
Top questions about unwanted hair
How many sessions will I need?
Confirm typical course with clinicians — commonly a series of sessions spaced weeks apart to catch hair in different growth phases.
Does this work on all skin and hair types?
Confirm with clinicians — effectiveness can vary by hair and skin pigment; a consultation can assess fit for your specific combination.
Is it painful?
Confirm with your practitioner — most describe a mild sensation, generally more tolerable than waxing.
Will hair ever fully stop growing back?
Confirm with clinicians — most see significant long-term reduction, though some fine regrowth can occur over time.
Let's talk about long-term smoothness.
Book a free consultation to find out if this fits your skin and hair type.
A relaxed, no-pressure skin assessment — there's no obligation to book treatment that day.
Book a Free ConsultationLaser hair removal in Vancouver offers a longer-term alternative to the irritation and ingrown hairs that come with constant shaving or waxing. At Kerrisdale Skin Medical, treatment targets pigment in the hair follicle across a series of sessions, timed to catch hair in its active growth phase for progressively smoother results. Because unwanted hair can also be driven by hormonal factors like PCOS, we build each plan around your specific hair and skin type rather than a one-size-fits-all schedule.
