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What determines how many treatments are needed for laser hair removal?

The number of treatments required is not random, but depends on the biological characteristics of the hair and the body. The more intense the hair growth, the longer the treatment series required.

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Hair growth is uneven

 

Hair lives in growth cycles:

  • active growth phase

  • transitional stage

  • quiescent state

The laser only affects hair follicles in the active phase, which is why multiple sessions are needed, at intervals.

This is not slowness – it is the body's natural rhythm.

 

 

The most important factors that influence the number of opportunities

 

Hair thickness and density

 

  • thick, strong fibers → multiple occasions

  • sparser, finer hair → less treatment

 

This is not a problem, but information for the treatment plan.

 

 

The treated body area

 

Some areas:

  • more hormone sensitive

  • they regenerate faster

  • show more stubborn hair growth

Therefore, not all areas can be treated at the same pace.

 

 

Hormonal and genetic background

 

The hormonal system strongly influences:

  • hair regrowth

  • the durability of the result

 

That's why two people may react completely differently to the same treatment.

 

 

Regularity between treatments

 

Treatments that are too frequent or too infrequent may reduce effectiveness. The right timing:
✔ supports the result
✔ protects the skin
✔ makes the process predictable

 

 

What does this mean in practice?

 

For most guests:

  • 6–8 sessions are required for the basic series

  • rarely after that

  • maintenance treatments may be considered

 

This is not a failure, but a respect for the intelligent functioning of the body.

 

 

It's not the speed that matters, it's the result.

 

Promises made too quickly often:

  • misleading

  • lead to disappointment

  • ignore individual differences

Well-structured laser treatment is not rushed, but progresses.

 

 

What is good to know in advance

 

If your hair is strong and intense, that's not a bad sign.

 

On the contrary:
➡ well-responsive hair type
➡ just requires more steps

This is plannable, manageable, and pays off in the long run.

You don't have to decide for yourself whether it's right for you. If you want to know how many sessions you'll likely need, we'll give you an honest assessment based on your skin and hair during a consultation. Book a consultation or contact us.

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