Medically reviewed by: Charlotte Lundy, Nurse Trainer, 1st July 2023. Next review July 2024

At sk:n, we’ve helped thousands of male clients to remove unwanted hair with laser hair removal. It’s an ideal hair removal solution for men as we can treat most areas of the face and body, for permanent hair reduction without the worry of ingrown hairs or shaving rash. As long as your hair is dark enough, laser treatment is the most effective method of hair removal.

No more stubble or uncomfortable regrowth

Other types of hair removal such as waxing, shaving and hair removal creams, although convenient, can be time consuming, do not have lasting results and regrowth can be itchy and prickly. It can also be more difficult to remove hair from large areas of the body yourself, such as your back, so laser hair removal is the easiest and most effective option. Regrowth is minimal, hair is reduced by up to 90%, and if you do experience regrowth in time, the hair will be much softer, finer and lighter than before.

How does laser hair removal work?

Laser hair removal treatment works by releasing a wavelength of light into the hair follicle, which converts to heat, damaging or destroying the bulb, by a process called photothermolysis. Provided the hair is targeted at the right stage of growth (the anagen phase), this process slows or stops down the regrowth of hair in the treated area.

How long does it take to see results?

Hair grows in four phases: the anagen phase, the catagen phase, the telogen phase and the exogen phase. To prevent re-growth, the hair follicle must be targeted during the anagen phase, which is the only part of the growth cycle that the hair follicle is attached to the bulb. Individual hairs will most likely be in different parts of the hair growth cycle at any one time, that’s why a course of treatment is required. Your practitioner will discuss this with you during your initial consultation, but as a guide we usually recommend around 8 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart (depending on the area to be treated).

Does laser hair removal hurt?

Most people who have had laser hair removal with us say it isn’t painful, but it can be uncomfortable. During the treatment you may feel a sensation of an elastic band flicked repeatedly against the skin with an additional warm sensation. This is why our lasers are fitted with cooling devices to help treatment feel more comfortable, particularly when treating sensitive areas such as the face or pubic area.

Where can I have hair removed with laser?

You can have laser hair removal almost anywhere on the face and body, even on delicate and sensitive areas such as the face and pubic area, as long as your hair is dark enough to attract the laser. At sk:n, we treat the following areas on male clients: Glabella, cheek bones, chin, jawline, half face, full face, under arms, male hollywood, shoulder blades, full back, full back, shoulders and upper arms, and our full body package (including chest, abdomen, full back, arms, under arms, full legs, buttocks, peri-anal and pubic area).