Shaving may be the fastest way to reduce unwanted hair, but waxing generally yields smoother results. However, neither technique can actually stop the growing of hair, leading to that vicious cycle of hair maintenance and countless Friday nights in pursuit of smooth legs.

No matter what area of the body you’d like smooth, razors and waxing can only get you so far and help you for so long. If you want smooth skin that will last without the need to shave or wax, set your sights on Laser Hair Removal at Minneapolis Skin Clinic. As a leader in Laser Hair Removal in the Twin Cities for nearly two decades, Minneapolis Skin Clinic has the staff and technology to help bring you great results, whether you’re looking to smooth out your legs, underarms, or bikini area. In fact, a full bikini hair removal, sometimes referred to as a Brazilian, is a very popular treatment at Minneapolis Anti Aging and Skin Clinic, where our professional clinic setting will help put you at ease.

It may be several weeks before you see results, as hair grows in stages. However, after several treatments, you should begin to notice thinning of your hair in the targeted areas (depending on your initial hair thickness, of course). The number of treatments required to achieve your optimal results will depend on the pigment not only in the hair itself, but also in your skin to some degree. Indeed, laser hair removal is most effective on light to medium skin tones and medium to dark hair pigmentation. You should also avoid intense sun exposure for up to six weeks after treatment. Additionally, for a day or two after the treatment, your skin may look and feel as though it is sunburned.

Most patients require several treatments to address the hairs in the appropriate growth phase to achieve optimal results. Maintenance sessions may also be required later. You can generally schedule these treatments 4-5 weeks apart, depending on how quickly your hair grows. However, once the procedure is finished, you should be able to enjoy smooth, mostly hairless skin—and you’ll be able to say goodbye to the razors and wax paper for quite some time. This is especially beneficial when it comes to areas that are difficult to shave (a hairy back, for example), have a large surface area (the legs), or are particularly sensitive (the bikini area).

The laser hair removal experts at Minneapolis Skin Clinic are highly trained and have been performing laser hair removal in Minneapolis since 1997. We’ve seen all the fads and new devices come and go. We use the Candela laser system because it works and is scientifically sound, and our experienced staff knows how to get great results. So if you’re thinking about a laser hair removal procedure—for any part of your body—contact Minneapolis Anti Aging and Skin Clinic today to get started right away.