Is Laser Hair Removal Painful?

During the procedure, you can ask for a topical analgesic to prevent any discomfort. Typically, the tiny high-heat laser beams might feel like a rubber band snapping against your skin, but nothing more than that. Post-treatment, you may experience mild discomfort, such as redness and irritation, similar to a mild sunburn.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

After the first treatment, you can expect up to 25% less hair than before. Of course, the follow-up appointments depend on the area being treated, but most patients will need between two and six treatments in the exact location to discourage hair growth from continuing. After finishing the treatments, most patients do not see any hair on their treated skin for several months or even years, and if it does grow back, it is usually sparse, thinner, and lighter in color.

How Long Until I See Results?

Laser hair removal shows cumulative results. Usually, it begins with the thinning of the hair after the first or second session. Then, the hair follicles start shedding. Sometimes, hair does not fall out immediately, and during this period, it can be misleading that the procedure isn’t as impactful. Results vary depending on individual genetics of hair thickness, density, and quality. Laser hair removal doesn’t always guarantee permanent hair removal.

Can I combine Laser Hair Removal with other procedures?

Absolutely! Our patients who have received laser hair removal treatment in Houston have combined it with other med spa procedures, such as BOTOX and wrinkle Relaxers, a Lip Injection, or an IPL Photofacial. We recommend you mention your combined procedure plans with Dr. Hankins at your initial consultation so that he can consider them while designing your treatment plan.

What Are the Risks Associated with Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal in Houston is a fairly common procedure, but it still has associated risks, which we would like to share. Blistering Crusting Scarring Excessive hair growth around treated areas Graying of treated hair Pigment changes Skin irritation Please contact our office immediately if you experience any long-lasting or unexpected reactions.

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Introduction to Laser Hair Removal

Keeping your skin silky and smooth is an ongoing, never-ending chore, especially if you use traditional methods to eliminate unwanted hair. Consider trying laser hair removal at Premier Plastic Surgery.

Recognized cosmetic surgeon Dr. Christopher Hankins and his team of aesthetic professionals have many years of experience removing unwanted hair from male and female bodies.

Our Houston area office is located in Pearland, TX, conveniently located to see laser hair removal patients in Lake Jackson, Clearlake, Friendswood, Marvel and the surrounding areas of South Houston.

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What is Laser Hair Removal?

Are you constantly waxing, plucking, or shaving to get rid of stubborn fine or coarse hair on your face or body? At Premier Plastic Surgery, Dr. Christopher Hankins offers the latest in permanent hair removal methods and reduction with state-of-the-art laser hair removal and light-based technologies. Even if you have ingrown hair that leaves you with bumps and pain, our lasers can remove the hair with no pain or side effects.
Because we own many types of technology, we can switch your treatments to the equipment that considers your hair color, stage, and growth cycles to provide the most effective treatment for dark hair.

This technique does have a limitation in that it cannot work on white or blonde hair because of its lack of pigment. Since the pigment is the source of the heat that is used to destroy the hair and bulb, it is not likely to affect these hair colors. Other hair removal methods for these colors include waxing, plucking, or shaving. The same is true for darker skin—laser hair removal sessions work best when the contrast between hair follicles and skin tones is high.

What Are the Benefits of Laser Hair Removal?

Our patients who have received Laser Hair Removal in Houston have shared some of the following benefits of laser hair removal:

Beautification
Convenience
Less painful
Long-term solution
Low maintenance
No more ingrown hair
No recovery time
Not invasive
Quick
Targeted treatment

Who Are the Best Candidates for Laser Hair Removal?

Determining if you are a candidate for laser hair removal depends on the coarseness and color of your hair follicles and skin and the technology used to address these factors.

As hair progresses from coarse to fine in certain skin types, multiple lasers or light-based systems must be available to the medical practice to best address permanent hair removal. Dr. Hankins advises his hair removal patients that the hair follicle’s growth cycle is critical to a successful hair reduction treatment. As all hair grows in three stages, it is essential to know that hair can only be destroyed in the beginning stage when the bulb is in the hair bed.

During the remaining two phases, the hair is migrating out of the body to be shed while new hair growth also occurs. A laser or light source can only remove permanent hair when the hair is targeted in the beginning phase.

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Laser Hair Removal First Step

What’s the
first step?

The first step to getting laser hair removal in Pearland and the surrounding Houston area is scheduling an in-person visit with Dr. Hankins at his Premier Plastic Surgery practice in Pearland. During the consultation, you will have the opportunity to discuss your medical history, aesthetic goals, concerns, and expectations for the procedure. We encourage full transparency of medical history and expectations to arrive at the best possible treatment plan and avoid unnecessary risks.

Laser hair removal is safe for all skin types but has a higher success rate where the hair and skin color contrast is high. Due to contraindications, those taking antibiotics or other photosensitizing medications should not be treated. Please disclose the medications you are taking to our skin care specialist before your treatments begin.

Dr. Hankins will evaluate your target areas of concern. The face, chest, and neck are the most popular areas for treatment, but this procedure can be used on most of the body. At the end of the consultation, we aim to arrive at a mutually agreed-upon treatment plan. Afterward, a patient coordinator can help you schedule your procedure for a convenient time.

What to Expect From a Laser Hair Removal Treatment

On the day of your laser hair removal, Dr. Hankins and his team will welcome you and make sure you are comfortable. They will review your treatment plan if you have any outlying questions or concerns. Finally, a cold gel or a cooling device may be applied to protect the skin and make you comfortable.

During the procedure, you will be given protective eyewear. Finally, Dr. Hankins will deliver pulses of light to the target area. It will feel like a rubber band snapping, so you might have slight discomfort. The first treatment tends to cause more pain than subsequent treatments.

The procedure varies in length depending on the area being treated, but it can last anywhere from a few minutes up to an hour or longer. Once it is over, you might get a cooling ointment or ice packs to ease any redness and pain.

Laser Hair Removal Recovery

After your treatment, you can go about your day, but you must do your best to protect your skin from direct sunlight. Your skin will also be reddened and slightly swollen after your treatment, and you may experience mild pain for an hour or so. You can use an ice pack to alleviate these feelings of post-treatment. Your hair grows in different phases, so you must return for more sessions to eliminate the follicles from the area. On average, it takes about eight sessions spaced apart every four to six weeks.

Laser Hair Removal Cost

How Much Does Laser Hair Removal Cost in Houston, TX?

The cost of laser hair removal in Pearland and the surrounding Houston area depends on the size of the treatment area, among other factors. There are small, medium, and more extensive treatment areas. The cost of permanent hair reduction also varies based on the number of treatments required. We offer several financing options to help men and women in the Houston area afford laser hair removal services.

Why Choose Dr. Hankins?

Dr. Christopher Hankins should be your choice for laser hair removal in Pearland and the surrounding Houston area. He believes in offering patients only treatments that are in their best interests. His commitment to his patients is to always carefully evaluate the patient, not just the plastic or aesthetic surgery issue under consideration. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Christopher Hankins specializes in face, breast, and body aesthetic surgery. He also has advanced training in hand surgery, breast reconstruction after cancer, and other reconstructive surgical procedures. Dr. Hankins completed five plastic surgery fellowships with highly distinguished physician mentors in the United States and the United Kingdom, including a Plastic and Microsurgery fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine and a Hand Surgery fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Hankins earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He completed his General Surgery training prerequisite for Plastic Surgery as established by the Residency Review Committee in Plastic Surgery and Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.

In addition to his practice in plastic and aesthetic surgery, Dr. Hankins is actively involved in the study and clinical application of anti-aging medicine. He is a Diplomate of the American Association of Anti-Aging Medicine and a member of the American Board of Pathology (ABP), American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS), American Association of Anti-Aging Medicine (AAAAM), and the Texas Medical Association (TMA).

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Laser Hair Removal FAQ’S

After the first treatment, you can expect up to 25% less hair than before. Of course, the follow-up appointments depend on the area being treated, but most patients will need between two and six treatments in the exact location to discourage hair growth from continuing.

After finishing the treatments, most patients do not see any hair on their treated skin for several months or even years, and if it does grow back, it is usually sparse, thinner, and lighter in color.
Laser hair removal shows cumulative results. Usually, it begins with the thinning of the hair after the first or second session. Then, the hair follicles start shedding. Sometimes, hair does not fall out immediately, and during this period, it can be misleading that the procedure isn’t as impactful.

Results vary depending on individual genetics of hair thickness, density, and quality. Laser hair removal doesn’t always guarantee permanent hair removal.
Absolutely! Our patients who have received laser hair removal treatment in Houston have combined it with other med spa procedures, such as BOTOX and wrinkle Relaxers, a Lip Injection, or an IPL Photofacial. We recommend you mention your combined procedure plans with Dr. Hankins at your initial consultation so that he can consider them while designing your treatment plan.
Laser hair removal in Houston is a fairly common procedure, but it still has associated risks, which we would like to share.
- Blistering
- Crusting
- Scarring
- Excessive hair growth around treated areas
- Graying of treated hair
- Pigment changes
- Skin irritation
Please contact our office immediately if you experience any long-lasting or unexpected reactions.

Schedule a Consultation

You don’t have to face a lifetime of plucking, shaving, and waxing to eliminate hair and enjoy silky-soft, smooth skin. Contact Premier Plastic Surgery to learn about the laser hair removal treatment options available to men and women living in Pearland, Lake Jackson, Houston, and the neighboring areas of South Houston.