Make sure that you know about the pre-treatment ”Dos and Don’ts” for the Laser Hair Removal.

Ask your doctor for the preparation checklist if available.

Unwanted body hair is a secondary sexual characteristic and the hairs appear after you have attained puberty. You must therefore be post-pubertal to go ahead with laser hair removal.

There are no absolute lifestyle changes that you need to take before going ahead with laser hair removal. However, some things that would help with the avoidance of any unwanted side effects are:

No blood thinning supplements like aspirin to be taken for 2 weeks before a treatment session

No smoking means lesser chances of bruising etc.

Check with your specialist if any of the products in your skin care routine can interfere with the treatment results.

The most important thing is to not shave or wax before you come for your treatment session. The hair needs to be visible.

Consultation is an important step in the LHR treatment without this, both you and your Plastic Surgeon/dermatologist are driving blind.


The Plastic Surgeon/dermatologist will examine your skin before starting the treatment as the success of LHR treatment depends on various factors, including the areas where treatment is needed, the color and coarseness/texture, and also the stage of hair plays an important role.


Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that can cause the growth of excessive facial hair termed as hirsutism among patients who sought LHR treatment. Some PCOS patients can experience thicker on their facial as well as body areas needing the laser removal (LHR) treatment at most.

Patients who need a permanent solution to the problem of unwanted hair.

The ideal hair type for performing the treatment is dark and coarse, but anyone can receive the laser hair treatment if they wish to have a permanent solution.

Pale skin patients are also ideal candidates, but it doesn’t mean laser hair removal cannot be performed for whitish or black coloured patients.

The most recent technique of laser light is used to perform laser hair treatment for patients having light lower contrast or thin hair.

Every skin type and colour of hair can receive laser hair removal treatment. Light-skinned people will usually receive the treatment with Diode laser, while darker-skinned people will receive treatment from an Nd:YAG or IPL.

Consultation is mandatory done by the expert cosmetic surgeon/dermatologist suggest the laser treatment if you are a suitable candidate to receive LHR.

Receiving laser hair removal is one of the most common cosmetic procedures that permanently remove unwanted hair. Since shaving and waxing is a time-consuming and costly affair it is needed to continue every month to maintain skincare and reduce the length of growing hair. Nowadays, laser hair removal is one of the most selected cosmetic options among both men and women who wish to permanently remove unwanted hair.

Result/What to Expect?

The results of LHR removal are practically permanent only 5-10% may require more sessions or maintenance.

There is no real downtime after having LHR removal treatment. The results are visible immediately after the treatment. Immediately after the treatment one may experience redness and swelling of the treated areas that go overtime. One can resume daily life activities just for the very next day of the surgery.

For better results our expert will suggest some after treatment care which need to be followed properly.

Specific after-care is required only in case you see redness or feel mild burning sensation. Skin-calming agents prescribed by your Plastic Surgeon/dermatologist can be used given the small chance that these occur.

Permanent hair removal with lasers is a time-tested and effective technique, performed under the guidance of specialist doctors.

Avoid Gym, hot showers, and Saunas for at least 24 hours as a warm environment raise the chances of risks associated with spots & irritation.

It is instructed to avoid applying scrubs, glycolic acid, and retinol creams 2 days before & after the treatment.

You also have to avoid chemical peels and similarly, you should wait for1-2 weeks before using any harsh cosmetic products.

It Removes unwanted hair from the body areas.

It selectively targets dark and coarse hair while leaving the surrounding skin undamaged.

Laser hair removal can treat many areas in a single session as each pulse takes a fraction of a second.

Upper areas, i.e., lips, or forehead can be treated in a minute, whereas larger areas such as the back, legs, or arm may take up to an hour.

Laser hair removal gives immediate results without any downtime followed by post-treatment advice & instructions.

Aside from cleaning the skin from unwanted hair laser hair removal technique also helps in making the skin soft, smooth, and reduce ingrowing hair.

One can receive the permanent removal of hair after an average of 3-6 sessions of laser hair removal.

Hoe does Laser Hair Removal help with Unwanted hair?

Laser Hair removal is a process of using light at the right wavelengths to target the color pigments in hair follicles (the root of the hair). The principle on which it works is known as selective photothermolysis, a fancy way of saying that the light selectively breaks cell structures of a specific color through generation of heat. In the case of laser hair removal, these are basal stem cells that lead to hair growth from the follicle. This helps de-activate the follicles from future growth. When we say selective, it also means that the laser does not affect other structures around it, which includes the skin. Laser hair reduction does not give desirable results in a single session. We must repeat the procedure multiple times to target hair follicles in different phases of growth. A total of 6-8 sessions are usually enough to permanently reduce 80-100% of hair growth.

Treated areas are first cleaned and numbed by applying the numbing gel. The numbness of the skin is required for sensitive skin and it takes around 30-60 minutes to work.

The patient and doctor/technician both are required to wear protective eyewear while the treatment is going on to avoid the effect of rays.

The skin is taut to perform the treatment and laser light is employed to the targeted areas.

To minimize the harsh feeling of pulses topical anaesthesia is given to the patients in the form of gel or cream, especially for patients who have sensitive skin.

The length of removal treatment depends on the needed areas to be treated, machine probe size and type.

Following is the Safety measures are needed to be followed for LHR:

Depending upon the technique and light source used, it is advisable to wear eye protection for both the patient and technicians. Recognized clinics have serious concern towards following the safety and hygiene measures for performing LHR removal/reduction.

It is also important to apply cold gel or special device while removal treatment is going on as it is necessary to protect the outer layer of skin from the pulse of light.

The pulse of light is targeted to the treatment areas and checked it for several minutes to make sure the best settings were used and to check for bad reactions.

When the procedure is completed, you will be given to the ice packs, cold water, special device to ease any discomfort.

You will be advisable for your next appointment 4-6 weeks later

You will get treatment until hair stops growing.

Risk & Uncertainties/Side Effects:

At Evolve Cosmetic Clinic & S A Aesthetics Centre, we only use treatments which have been assessed & approved by top regulators in India & across the world. Also, our doctors make sure that any risks / side effects associated with the Laser Hair Removal is clearly communicated beforehand.

Laser Hair removal does not generally have side effects. It is completely safe and a long-tested method. The machines used are USFDA approved. However, under rare circumstances it may lead to:

Inflammation & irritation: it may cause temporary redness & swelling, but even when they occur, they generally disappear within a few hours.

Redness milia on the treated areas are common, which is usually not itchy or painful.

Redness and irritation after the LHR session are very common that can minimize overtime.

Swelling and redness respond well to ice packs or a cool bath.

Some Rare complications:

Some patients may experience skin crusting in the treated areas, which is considered as a minor issue.

The skin color may get changed due to the laser treatment that naturally attains the natural color over time.

Skin Color changes: Laser hair removal may lead to lightening or darkening of the skin, but this is again very rare. The pigmentation changes may be temporary or long term

Excessive hair growth around the treated area may happen again in rare cases.

These are the reasons why you should ensure that you hair removal is performed only under the supervision of a really good skin specialist. They can ensure the minimization of these risks and also put you at ease regarding how to handle them, given the minimal chances that they do occur.

The cost of laser hair removal will depend on the type of laser used (Diode, IPL laser), and the area where the laser is done, the cost ranges from Rs. 1500 for upper lip area to 12000-15,000 INR for full body laser hair reduction for a single session. Special offers are available on packages.

Laser Hair Removal Cost:

The cost of LHR depends on several factors associated with a patient’s physiological and anatomical status, as well as the technique used to perform the procedure, hospital setups, accreditation of clinics, recognition of the doctor, and the location of the clinic or centre.

LHR cost varies from one patient to another as it depends on a number of considerable factors associated with the patients and their need for treatment.

Cost of Laser Hair Treatment depends on the following factors:

Size of the area being treated and the time required for treatment

Number of treatments required

Whether a dermatologist/doctor or someone else performing the treatment

The location of the cosmetic center where you are having the procedure.

Indicative Pricing for Laser Hair Removal in Andheri west, Mumbai at Evolve Cosmetic Clinic & S A Aesthetics Centre.

Evolve Cosmetic Clinic & S A Aesthetics Centre, an ISO 9000:2008 certified is a leading name in the plastic & cosmetic surgery known for the best Laser hair removal/reduction treatment/procedure centre in Andheri, Mumbai in the commercial capital of India, i.e., Andheri West location. we are known for employing the ultra-modern technology to perform the procedure. We are the most trusted names among the celebrity clients who regularly visit our centre to get the Laser hair removal treatment/procedure done with the celebrity cosmetic Surgeon Dr Samir Ahire.

At Evolve Cosmetic Clinic & S A Aesthetics Centre, we use the most advanced technology Diode and IPL for performing the laser hair removal procedure and have a record of thousands & thousands of happily satisfied clients across the globe.