Men’s laser hair removal

Laser hair removal targets the hair follicle with heat produced when the pigment in the hair absorbs light, so it is generally known that the darker and thicker the hair, the better the laser works. Dark, thick beard hair has these characteristics.

However, beard hair grows densely and keeps growing under the influence of male hormones, so changes may be felt more slowly than in other areas of the body, and some hair may remain even after 5 sessions. White beard hair or very fine hair may respond less to the laser.

On the price list, the beard areas are divided into three items: upper lip (5 sessions), upper lip + chin (5 sessions) and full beard (jaw) (5 sessions). You choose based on whether only the hair under your nose bothers you, or you also want to tidy the beard that continues down to your chin.

The shape and extent of beard growth differ from person to person, so please check at your consultation, by looking at your actual beard, how much of the face each item covers. Underarm hair removal (5 sessions) is listed as a separate item from the beard items.

The sting of beard hair removal often lasts only for the brief moment the laser touches the skin, and a single area such as the upper lip or chin does not take long.

Many people feel a sting like the snap of a rubber band or a brief flash of heat when the laser touches the skin, and the upper lip and chin, where hair is thick and dense, may sting more than other areas. How it feels differs from person to person, so if you are worried, please ask at your consultation about using numbing cream.

As sessions add up and there is less hair for the laser to hit, some people feel less stinging, but this also differs from person to person.

Red, slightly raised bumps along the beard pores are common and usually settle within a few hours. While the skin is red, avoid anything irritating such as razor blades or alcohol-based aftershave, and please follow the aftercare instructions for when to start shaving again.

Rarely, blisters or scabs may form, or the skin may darken or lighten. If the stinging keeps getting worse or you see blisters, please contact the clinic right away, and it's best to apply sunscreen regularly during the treatment period.

Hair alternates between growing and resting phases, and the laser is known to work well on actively growing hair, so it is done over several sessions. For facial areas where hair grows quickly, such as the upper lip, the interval is often set at about 4 to 8 weeks.

It's common for the beard to grow back between sessions, so you can tidy it by shaving until your next date. The date of your next session is decided by looking at how the beard is growing back, and whether to have more after the 5 sessions is decided at your consultation based on how much hair remains.

Underarm hair removal (5 sessions) is ₩79,000, upper lip (5 sessions) is ₩150,000, upper lip + chin (5 sessions) is ₩290,000 and full beard (jaw) (5 sessions) is ₩340,000, plus 10% VAT on cosmetic procedures. You can choose the item that matches the extent of your beard at your consultation.