Laser hair removal for men

Hair growth in men is closely related to hormones, primarily androgens. This changes the nature of male hair which is hard and thick. This thickness can be the cause of more acid perspiration . This growth reaches maturity around the age of 40, later than female hairiness.

In addition, the density of hair is greater and the hair cycle is faster, hence the need for more frequent shaving. The hairs found in the beard , abdomen, perianal region, inner thighs , as well as on the upper side of the hands and feet are also called sexual hairs , since they are dependent of testosterone secretion.

On the face and bikini area, hair is particularly prone to the development of ingrown hairs. It is a pseudo-folliculitis defined by a hair trapped under the skin but which continues to grow all the same. Hence the appearance of a red pimple which can be complicated by an abscess , scars but also brown spots.

Laser hair removal is able to put an end to all these problems.

In men, the long, coarse and thick nature of the hair will require a greater number of sessions than in women to overcome it.

If hair removal of the armpits, legs and bikini area is frequently requested for both men and women, the back, chest and stomach are specific to laser hair removal for men .

Different reasons can motivate laser hair removal in men :

• Purely aesthetic reasons: hair can be considered unsightly, particularly in certain areas such as the chest, stomach or back.
• Reasons for hygiene: excessive hairiness will cause significant perspiration with unpleasant body odors and areolas on clothing, bothersome manifestations on the social and intimate level.
• Practical reasons: for the sake of aerodynamics, certain sports and artistic activities require full hair removal . Laser hair removal avoids the use of traditional hair removal methods ( razor , wax , electric epilator) which are time-consuming, cause skin complications and may be painful.
• Medical reasons: repeated shaving will attack the skin, particularly on the face with the risk of constant irritation, ingrown hairs or folliculitis of the beard . Since hair growth in men is quite rapid, shaves become frequent with increased skin sensitivity.

At your Dermatology and Laser Hair Removal Clinic in Paris, all areas of the face and body can be treated:

• Facial laser hair removal for men : beard, cheekbones, nose , ears , the area between the eyebrows ,
• Waxing of the nape of the neck and around the neck is particularly requested: in fact, excessive hair growth on the shirt collar is often annoying.
• Underarm laser hair removal
• Chest and back hair removal
• Intimate hair removal for men : jersey, pubis, genitals, buttocks and gluteal furrow

The patient journey is exactly the same as for our female patients. We use the Lutronic Clarity II laser, which allows our practitioners to treat all skin phototypes in complete safety. Thanks to its two wavelengths, light, dull and dark skin can benefit from the advantages of laser hair removal .

Precautions before male laser hair removal

Any contraindications to laser hair removal are checked during your first consultation. If your skin is tanned or you have recently been exposed to the sun, you will need to postpone the start of your permanent hair removal sessions . Any wound or skin lesion in the area to be treated must be taken care of upstream. We insist on the importance of providing us with all of your medical and surgical history so that we can best support you. Red, blond or white hairs do not respond to laser hair removal. The laser beam targets the hair melanin , which is low in this case.

Laser hair removal sessions for men

The day before your session, you must shave the area to be treated and not use methods such as wax, tweezers or electric hair removal.

Your dermatologist adjusts the parameters of the device according to your needs and remains physically present at the Clinic in order to intervene at any time. The duration of the session varies according to the area to be treated:

• The back: 30 mins
• Armpits: 10 mins
• The torso: 20 mins
• Whole legs: 40 mins
• The swimsuit: 20mn

Sensitivity varies according to each patient and to optimize everyone’s comfort, we always apply an anesthetic cream before the procedure and then a soothing cream at the end of the session.

The consequences and results of a laser hair removal session

The consequences are simple and no social eviction is necessary. Redness is possible but disappears quickly.

It is generally necessary to plan between 7 to 9 laser hair removal sessions on average, with particularities depending on each area treated. Sessions should be spaced 6 weeks apart.

Areas that are difficult to access with conventional shaving, such as the ears or the nose, can be treated with laser. Ear laser hair removal is a solution that helps restore aesthetics and comfort, permanently and safely. The permanent hair removal of the nose is also a very requested act.

Time saving is important, comfort and hygiene are at the rendezvous.

Prices for laser hair removal for men are available in the table below:

MENS LASER HAIR REMOVAL