How to Get Laser Hair Removal For the Bikini Line

Lasers commonly use light in the low frequency range of visible light to remove hair. This method of hair removal has been commercially available since the mid-1990s and is generally regarded by dermatologists as safe and effective. Professionals can use laser hair removal to trim and shape your bikini line.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

1. Determine if you are suitable for laser hair removal. The ideal candidate has light skin with dark hair because the laser energy is most effectively absorbed by dark matter. The newer lasers are able to target black hair on dark skin.

2. Find an operator that is experienced in the specific technology that is used at that facility. The effectiveness of laser hair removal does depend somewhat on the skill of the operator and there are a variety of techniques available.

3. Use the proper light for your skin type. An alexandrite laser with a 755 nm wavelength is best for light skin. A pulsed diode array laser with a 810 nm wavelength is most frequently used for light to medium skin. A neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser with a 1,064 nm wavelength is the preferred choice for darker skin.

4. Expect some patients to be non-responsive to laser hair removal. This may be caused by a variety of factors including lack of skill of the operator, insufficient lamp energy or an underlying medical condition.

5. Undergo multiple treatments. An initial set of 3 to 8 treatments is frequently necessary, depending on the size of the area. Additional touch-up treatments are also needed in some patients.