Waxing or laser? Hair removal compared

Below: what the treatment involves and what to expect.

Waxing vs laser for facial hair: what our doctor says

Our doctor explains why waxing is the worst choice for facial hair. It pulls away healthy skin cells, which loosens the skin over time, and with some skincare ingredients it can leave skin sensitive or even burnt. It can also cause ingrown hairs, which leave skin bumpy, sore and pigmented. Her advice is CoolGlide laser hair removal, whose cooling protects the skin from burns and damage.

Is Laser Hair Removal right for you?

CoolGlide is the laser we use at every Cutera Aesthetics clinic: four wavelengths in one machine, 2000 W of power and a chilled sapphire tip, so it suits every skin tone, including darker Pakistani skin. Sessions take 10 to 90 minutes, depending on the area, with no downtime, from about Rs 2,100 a session in a course of 6. Our patients call the results “tremendous” and “superb”.

Best for dark hair on any skin tone, from fine facial hair to coarse body hair.

CoolGlide Laser at a glance

  • Skin specialists & dermatologists
  • Female doctors at every clinic
  • Genuine, sealed products
  • 12 clinics, 7 cities
Sessions
4–6, about a month apart
Appointment
10–90 minutes, by area
Downtime
None, just brief redness
Results show
Hair sheds in 2–3 weeks
Results last
Long-term, occasional top-ups
Comfort
Sapphire tip keeps skin cool
Price from
Rs 2,100 a session in a course

Read the full CoolGlide Laser guide

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