Underarm Hair Removal: Why isn't one session enough? A complete guide to understanding treatment cycles. Beomgye, Pyeongchon, Beomgye Station, Pyeongchon Station, Hogye-dong, Bisan-dong, Gwanyang-dong, Dongan-gu, Indeogwon, Geumjeong, Anyang

Among those considering armpit hair removal, there are cases where they expect hair to be permanently removed with a single session.

Being aware of the recommended number of hair removal sessions in advance can help you better understand the treatment results.

However, the actual changes from the treatment tend to appear gradually over several sessions.

Hair on our body grows and falls out in three cycles: growth phase, catagen phase, and telogen phase.

Laser devices selectively target hair follicles in the growth phase, which are rich in melanin pigment.

Even within the same area, each hair follicle has a different growth cycle, so the number of follicles in the growth phase at any given time can be limited.

For this reason, armpit hair removal is difficult to complete with just one session.

Some hair follicles respond and are damaged in the first session, but follicles that were in the telogen phase at that time will only begin to react to laser energy during their next growth cycle.

Considering the skin's exfoliation and regeneration cycle, performing treatments typically every 3 to 4 weeks is less straining on the skin and more effective.

Generally, regardless of the treatment area, it is often recommended to have at least 10 or more sessions.

Treatment where satisfactory changes can be expected only after a sufficient number of sessions

Areas with thick and dense hair, like men's beards, may require more than 20 sessions and can take over a year.

The armpit area has thinner skin and can be more sensitive to irritation than arms or legs, requiring careful adjustment of treatment intensity.

Hair removal devices are mainly categorized into two types based on their cooling method.

One is the air-cooling method, which uses continuous cool air before and after the treatment, and the other is a method that instantly sprays cooling gas just before laser irradiation.

Most people experience less discomfort during the procedure rather than worrying about pain.

Anesthetic cream dulls the sensation on the skin's surface but does not anesthetize the hair root. However, when combined with a cooling system, the treatment can feel like applying ice to the skin.

After treatment, small follicular inflammations, like millet seeds, may occur around the hair follicles. This is a temporary reaction to heat stimulation, and it usually improves within a few days with the use of a regenerative ointment.

It is important not to pluck hair after the treatment. If the hair root is removed, the laser will have fewer targets to react to in the next session, which could increase the total number of sessions needed.

It is advisable to shave the treatment area the day before laser hair removal.

If the hair is too long, the laser energy may not be properly delivered to the hair root and might react on the skin surface first, increasing the risk of burns.

Shaving after the treatment might be easier starting from the next day rather than on the same day.

While waxing only removes the hair shaft and hair grows back in a few days, laser treatment damages the hair follicle itself, and with repetition, it can help reduce the amount of hair.

It may be more appropriate to understand it as 'semi-permanent hair removal,' where the amount of hair is reduced, rather than 'permanent hair removal,' where all hair completely disappears.

Even after completing the basic recommended number of sessions, it is generally advised to continue with maintenance treatments every 2-3 months to manage any remaining hair follicles.

Thus, armpit hair removal is a procedure that requires detailed adjustments considering the hair growth cycle and characteristics of the specific area. Therefore, even with the same equipment, results can vary depending on the treatment method.

If the armpit area has a darker pigmentation, treatment adjustment is necessary to ensure skin safety, by lowering the laser output and increasing the number of shots.

Personalized Armpit Hair Removal Methods

Even within the same armpit area, the pulse duration is adjusted during treatment to match the hair thickness and color density.

Thick and dark hair has a high melanin content, so if energy is concentrated with a short pulse, the risk of epidermal damage can increase.

For such areas, a long pulse is applied to deliver thermal energy slowly, protecting the epidermis while effectively reaching the hair root with energy.

Energy density is also finely adjusted according to the hair condition.

Fine and light hair has less melanin, making it difficult to achieve the desired effect. In such cases, the energy is increased or the number of shots is raised to ensure sufficient heat is delivered to the hair root.

Areas with densely packed hair have a risk of burns due to excessive heat accumulation. Therefore, energy is efficiently dispersed to ensure the treatment can proceed within a safe range.

These detailed adjustments are made by directly checking the hair thickness and color density during consultation, and then establishing a customized plan for each specific area.

During the treatment, skin reactions are closely monitored, and if necessary, the output for specific areas may be finely readjusted.

If individual patients are particularly concerned about a specific area, energy can be more precisely concentrated and delivered to that area.

By using equipment with proven performance and safety, such as Apogee and GentleMax, the burden of pain can be reduced, and precise treatment results can be expected.

These treatment standards are a consistent protocol applied uniformly even if the medical staff in charge changes.

Before concluding the treatment, we reconfirm that no areas have been missed or insufficiently treated, and the session is ended after the patient's final confirmation.

Care with a More Delicate Approach

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many underarm hair removal sessions are needed to expect results?

A. Since the hair follicle growth cycle varies by individual, we generally recommend 10 or more treatment sessions. Treatment results may vary from person to person. We proceed by checking the remaining hair follicle status during each session.

Q. What is the interval between underarm hair removal treatments?

A. Considering the skin regeneration cycle, treatments are performed with an interval of at least 3 to 4 weeks. The appropriate treatment interval may be adjusted based on the individual's hair condition.

Q. What should I do if small, pimple-like bumps appear after underarm hair removal?

A. What appears like small bumps could be folliculitis. Applying a regenerating ointment can soothe it within a few days. This is a common reaction after hair removal, so there's no need to worry too much.

Q. Does underarm hair removal have a permanent effect?

A. Rather than understanding hair removal as never having hair grow back for life, it's more appropriate to understand it as semi-permanent improvement. Even after completing the basic number of treatment sessions, maintenance treatments are often performed for consistent management.

Our Meticulous Care Principles

We analyze each patient's hair thickness and color density, and precisely set the pulse duration accordingly.

We precisely adjust the energy density, considering the skin characteristics and hair condition of each treatment area. This can help increase treatment efficiency and reduce skin irritation.

In the final stage of the treatment, we proceed delicately after a final confirmation with the patient. This thorough process contributes to enhancing the safety of the treatment and achieving excellent results.

Through dedicated medical services, we will always strive for the improvements you expect.