Marina wanted a break from waxing and shaving, so she chose CoolGlide.
What is underarm laser hair removal and how does it work?
Underarm hair is usually thick and dark, which makes the armpits one of the easiest areas for a laser to treat. Light is absorbed by the pigment in each hair and turns to heat at the root, weakening it so fewer hairs grow back after every session. Our CoolGlide laser combines four wavelengths with 2000 W of power, and its sapphire tip cools the thin underarm skin as it works; many patients tell us they notice less hair after the first session.
Underarm laser hair removal benefits
- Fewer ingrown hairs: thinner, softer hairs are far less likely to curl back into the skin.
- No daily shaving: smooth underarms for weeks at a time, not hours.
- Quick sessions: both underarms take about 15 minutes.
- Calmer skin: less razor rash, itching and friction from hair removal.
- Long-term results: far less hair for the long term, with an occasional top-up.
- No downtime: back to work or college straight after your session.
Dark underarms and ingrown hairs: can laser help?
Laser helps with the causes, not the colour. A review found that shaving, plucking and friction are common causes of underarm darkening, especially in darker skin, and shaved, sharp-tipped hairs are what curl back into the skin as ingrown hairs. With far fewer, finer hairs and no daily razor, both usually settle over a course. Laser doesn’t lighten skin itself, so for marks that are already there, underarm whitening can be planned alongside your laser sessions.
Underarm laser hair removal before and after
Treated hairs shed over the next two to three weeks, and because underarm hair is coarse and dark, many people notice a big difference after two or three sessions. By the end of a course of 4–6 sessions, most people shave only now and then. There is a fresher feel too: in a small study, 19 of 30 women said underarm sweat smell improved after six laser sessions. Our patients share their own results in the videos below.
Underarm laser hair removal price in Pakistan
Underarm laser hair removal costs from about Rs 4,200 a session in a course of 6, or Rs 5,995 for a single session, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Underarms | Rs 5,995 | Rs 4,200Rs 25,179 for 6 sessionsSave Rs 10,791 |
| Underarms and bikini | Rs 11,995 | Rs 8,400Rs 50,379 for 6 sessionsSave Rs 21,591 |
| Full arms, hands and underarms | Rs 13,995 | Rs 9,800Rs 58,779 for 6 sessionsSave Rs 25,191 |
| Courses that also cover the underarms | ||
| Face, underarms and bikini | Rs 15,995 | Rs 11,200Rs 67,179 for 6 sessionsSave Rs 28,791 |
| 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 underarm laser hair removal?
Underarm laser waits during pregnancy, with a rash, boil or infection in the armpit, or after recent tanning, and it won’t work on grey or blonde hair. Tell your doctor if you have taken isotretinoin or tend to form keloid scars.
Your underarm laser hair removal, step by step
- Free consultation: your doctor checks your skin and asks about bumps, darkening and sweat.
- Preparation: shave both underarms a day before and skip deodorant on the day.
- Treatment: both sides take about 15 minutes with a cooled hand piece.
- Course: usually four to six visits, each four to six weeks after the last.
- Top-up: a quick session about once a year if a few hairs return.
Results and recovery
Your underarms can look pink and feel warm for a few hours, and you can go straight back to your day. Hair thins with every session, and after a full course most of it stays away for the long term, with any bumps and shaving marks settling once the irritation stops. A few fine hairs can return with hormone changes such as pregnancy, and a quick yearly top-up deals with them.
Aftercare
- No deodorant or antiperspirant for 24 hours
- No gym or hot yoga for 24 hours
- Cover up if you’ll be out in strong sun
- Shave if needed; don’t wax or pluck
Why choose Cutera Aesthetics
- Doctor-led: your treatment is assessed, planned and performed by our qualified doctors, with female doctors at every clinic.
- Free consultation: an honest assessment and a clear plan before you commit to anything.
- Underarm laser hair removal near you: at all 12 clinics in 7 cities, at the same price. Find your nearest clinic.
Sources
- American Academy of Dermatology. Laser hair removal: FAQs. How it feels, side effects and timing between sessions.
- Vahabi SM, et al. Axillary hyperpigmentation treatment: a systematic review of the literature. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025; 24(8): e70418.
- Fazel Z, et al. Using the hair removal laser in the axillary region and its effect on normal microbial flora. Journal of Lasers in Medical Sciences, 2020; 11(3): 255–61.
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