Others say it feels like a pinch on the skin. After the first treatment hair will gradually fall out over the next two months. Repeated treatments are necessary to catch all the hairs in their various stages of growth. This depends on the size of the area needing treatment. The whole area on the back or the legs can cost considerably more while smaller areas such as the upper lip can cost less.
Individual consultations are necessary to establish accurate pricing.
Photo-Epilation or pulsed light devices use the same principle as lasers but they are not lasers. An intense pulsed light is used to disable hair follicles with minimal side effects. It can be effective in hair removal but requires a higher level of skill in operating as it is more difficult to adjust than lasers. Due to it's larger spot size, large areas of the body such as the back or legs can be treated rapidly. One study showed a 50 to 60 percent clearance of hair in 12 weeks.