Laser Hair Removal Procedure: Step by Step from Consultation to Going Home

Laser Hair Removal follows consultation and skin assessment, cleansing and anaesthesia (cooling (numbing cream if needed)), the treatment itself (about 5–30 minutes depending on area), then calming care and aftercare instructions.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Lee Da-in, Medical Director, Daybeau Clinic Seomyeon · Last reviewed October 2026

Step-by-step

  1. Consultation: Dr. Lee Da-in reviews your concerns (underarm hair, upper lip and facial hair), medical history, medications and past treatments.
  2. Treatment plan: areas (underarms, upper lip, face, arms, legs, beard), intensity or dose, and the expected course are explained.
  3. Preparation: cleansing, then anaesthesia — cooling (numbing cream if needed).
  4. Treatment: performed with GentleMax Pro Plus and Avalanche, taking about 5–30 minutes depending on area.
  5. Calming and going home: soothing care if needed and aftercare instructions. Downtime: minimal (temporary redness or follicle swelling).

How it works

Laser hair removal uses wavelengths absorbed by hair pigment to heat the follicle and weaken regrowth. GentleMax Pro Plus has 755 nm and 1064 nm wavelengths plus cooling, set according to skin tone and hair thickness.

Tell the doctor before treatment

  • Current medications (especially blood thinners or photosensitising drugs)
  • Recent procedures and dates
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Waxing or plucking before treatment

For care after treatment, see Laser Hair Removal recovery and aftercare.

Medical notice: every procedure can cause side effects such as swelling, bruising, redness, pain, inflammation or pigmentation, and results and their duration vary between individuals. Suitability and method are decided only after a consultation with the doctor. This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Fees follow the clinic's official non-covered fee schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Laser Hair Removal take?

The treatment itself takes about 5–30 minutes depending on area; consultation and numbing time are added.

Is anaesthesia used for Laser Hair Removal?

Cooling (numbing cream if needed).

What's the difference between GentleMax and Avalanche?

Both are hair removal devices; the choice depends on skin tone and hair.

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Not sure this is the right treatment?

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