Underarm laser hair removal in Geneva
Underarms are a small, quick area and a common place to start with laser. The hair is usually dark and the sessions are short. Here is what to expect, and a few myths worth clearing up.
Small, quick and often satisfying
The underarm is a compact area, so sessions are short and easy to fit around a day. The hair is typically dark and coarse, which tends to respond well to laser when the skin is lighter than the hair.
Because it is low commitment, many people treat the underarms first to see how their skin responds before treating larger areas.
Sweat, deodorant and the truth
Laser targets the hair follicle, not the sweat glands, so it does not stop you sweating. What many people notice is simply that a hair-free underarm feels fresher and is easier to keep clean.
Skip deodorant on the day of a session and follow the clinic's aftercare. As always, recent tanning can postpone treatment.
A typical course
A supervised path with no commitment: you describe, the clinic assesses, then treats.
Assessment and test
A professional examines skin and hair, checks contra-indications and usually runs a patch test.
Spaced sessions
Treatment runs over several sessions a few weeks apart, because laser acts on growing hair.
Maintenance
Once hair is reduced, occasional maintenance sessions may be proposed.
Before and after a session
- Avoid sun exposure and self-tanner before and after sessions.
- Tell the clinic about any photosensitising medication or current treatment.
- Laser is not performed on broken, burnt or freshly tanned skin.
- Effectiveness depends on the contrast between skin and hair.
Your questions
Does underarm laser stop sweating?
No. Laser targets the hair follicle, not the sweat glands. It reduces hair, which can make the area feel fresher, but it does not treat sweating.
How short is a session?
The underarm is a small area, so sessions are brief. The clinic confirms timing after a quick assessment.
Can I use deodorant afterwards?
Skip it on the day of the session and follow the clinic's aftercare advice; you can usually resume soon after.
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