Marina wanted a break from waxing and shaving, so she chose CoolGlide.
What is arms laser hair removal and how does it work?
Arms laser hair removal uses laser light that the dark colour in each hair absorbs and carries down as heat to the follicle, which then loses much of its power to grow. Half arms cover elbow to wrist, full arms run up to the shoulder, and the hands and fingers can be added. On brown skin, longer wavelengths are the gentler choice, and our CoolGlide laser pairs one with three others and a cooled sapphire tip.
Arms laser hair removal benefits
- Smooth arms, long term: far less regrowth once the course is complete.
- No more waxing: no strips and no rush before every function.
- Smoother upper arms: rough, bumpy skin often improves as well.
- Fewer ingrown hairs: no ripped or broken hairs left under the skin.
- Quick sessions: 20 to 25 minutes, with no downtime.
- Suits brown skin: settings matched to your skin tone and hair.
Laser for rough, bumpy upper arms
The tiny, goosebump-like bumps many people have on their upper arms are keratosis pilaris, and they form around fine hairs in blocked follicles. In a trial of 21 people, the arm treated with a hair-removal laser, four sessions three weeks apart, became clearly smoother and less red than the untreated arm, with fewer blocked follicles; three people had brief darkening that faded. So treating the hair can smooth the skin too, though a daily moisturiser still helps.
Arms laser hair removal before and after
Hairs start to shed two to three weeks after a session, and patients often tell us they see a difference after the very first one. The change builds with each visit: in a study of 59 women with brown skin, everyone with coarse, dark hair improved over six sessions, while medium-thick hair was less predictable. Our patients share their own results in the videos below.
Arms laser hair removal price in Pakistan
Arms laser hair removal for half arms costs about Rs 5,600 a session in a course of 6, or Rs 7,995 for a single session. Full arms and hands cost about Rs 8,400 a session in a course of 6, or Rs 11,995 for a single session. Prices are the same at all 12 of our clinics. Most people choose a six-session course, which saves 30%, so its price a session is highlighted in the table. For other areas, see laser hair removal price in Pakistan.
| Option | Single session | Course, a session |
|---|---|---|
| Half armsElbow to wrist. | Rs 7,995 | Rs 5,600Rs 33,579 for 6 sessionsSave Rs 14,391 |
| Full arms & handsShoulder to wrist, plus the hands. | Rs 11,995 | Rs 8,400Rs 50,379 for 6 sessionsSave Rs 21,591 |
| Full arms, hands & underarms | Rs 13,995 | Rs 9,800Rs 58,779 for 6 sessionsSave Rs 25,191 |
| Courses that also cover the arms | ||
| Upper body, women (above the waist) | Rs 22,995 | Rs 16,100Rs 96,579 for 6 sessionsSave Rs 41,391 |
| Full body, women (from the neck down) | Rs 34,995 | Rs 24,500Rs 146,979 for 6 sessionsSave Rs 62,991 |
Who shouldn’t have arms laser hair removal?
Arm laser isn’t done during pregnancy, over sunburn or a recent tan, or on cut, infected or rash-covered skin. Grey, white and very pale, downy hair won’t respond. Mention keloid scars, isotretinoin or any medicine that makes you sun-sensitive.
Your arms laser hair removal, step by step
- Free consultation: your doctor checks your hair and skin and agrees half or full arms.
- Patch test: test pulses on the inner arm set the energy that suits you.
- Preparation: shave your arms the day before; no waxing, threading or hair bleach.
- Treatment: cooled pulses from wrist to elbow or shoulder, in 20 to 25 minutes.
- Course: four to six sessions around four to six weeks apart, plus the odd top-up.
Results and recovery
By the end of the course most people rarely need to shave their arms. This is long-term hair reduction: a lasting drop in hair, with a short top-up if a few soft hairs come back. Arms can look a little pink, with small raised bumps round the follicles, for a day or so; keep them covered in strong sun and carry on with your day.
Aftercare
- Long sleeves or SPF 30 outdoors for 2 weeks
- No sweaty workouts or steam for a day
- No wax, threading or bleach between visits
- Calm any warmth with a cool, wet towel
Why choose Cutera Aesthetics
- Doctor-led: your arms laser hair removal is assessed, planned and performed by our qualified doctors.
- Free consultation: an honest assessment and a clear plan before you commit to anything.
- Arms laser hair removal near you: at all 12 clinics in 7 cities, at the same price. Find your nearest clinic.
Sources
- Li M, et al. Efficacy and safety of long-pulsed 755-nm alexandrite laser for keratosis pilaris: a split-body randomized clinical trial. Dermatology and Therapy, 2022; 12(8): 1897–906.
- Mittal R, et al. Evaluation of long-pulsed 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser-assisted hair removal vs multiple treatment sessions and different hair types in Indian patients. Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 2008; 1(2): 75–9.
- American Academy of Dermatology. Laser hair removal: Overview. Body areas that can be treated and why results last on most of them.
- American Academy of Dermatology. Laser hair removal: FAQs. How treatment feels, results and side effects.
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