Does laser hair removal hurt?

I get so many ingrowns with my bikini line that I am thinking of laser hair removal. Is it painful? How long till you start to see result?
TIA

Yes. It feels like a red hot staple gun.

I had noticeably less regrowth after 2 sessions, and almost none after 6 sessions. I don't do anything to my bikini line now.

Owww. How long does it hurt for after?

I didn't have that type of pain with mine. I have done bikini line and underarms. The only time it was a bit burny was when the machine had played up.

You need at least 6 sessions or more to really notice a minimization.

Each zap hurt for about half a second. There were maybe 40 or 50 zaps per session. Afterwards, it just feels a little raw for a few hours, but that might be because or the shave that happens first.

So is it something I could do in my lunch break and go back to work without feeling uncomfy?

I've had moustache, beard, underarms and bikini done. Had 6 sessions, noticed a difference from the start. But you can't epilate while the treatment is ongoing. The 6 sessions reduced the hair in these areas by about half and completely eliminated the beard. I would like another six at some point, and also maybe get my arms done too.

It felt like touching something hot for a brief second, then it being removed. I had a portable fan that I could blow towards the area while the treatment was being given to reduce this sensation.

Only time it hurt was bikini line during my period. Not a good move. But once it was done, it was done and no pain so I was able to cycle home again after the treatment.

Yep, it's just a zap and then nothing and little tender for maybe 30 mins or so afterwards. It depends on the laser, too, as some are 'cooler' than others. older ones will hurt more and for longer afterwards.

I get laser on my chin and lip, yes it hurts, but its WAYYYYYYYYY less painful than waxing the same area. Makes such a difference :) love it!,

After reading this thread, in definitely not going to try it now!!

I had 3-4 sessions for underarm and brazilian. It was enough to thin it but I couldnt afford to keep going. It's a bit like flicking yourself with a rubber band. I put topical anaesthetic cream on an hour before a treatment, which kind of helped. However, I also had to put cling wrap over the cream to stop it coming off on my clothes. That was kind of weird.

I went to a cosmetic doctor, as I didn't want to risk those sensitive bits to anyone less qualified.

I loved it! The odd one feels like a rubber band snap but was worth it. Better than waxing for me.

Oh also, laser is better at hair removal than IPL (?) which is better suited to skin stuff.

I have had 3 brazilian sessions and have considerable reduction. It hurts a little but like the others said its gone in an instant. The weirdest bit is when your pubes start falling out weeks after lol

Rossetti it's really not that bad!! In fact for a while there it didn't hurt me at all!! They had the cold air blowing nice and strong and it just felt like little warm flickers.... After all the hormones and M/MC I has last year I think my skin is more sensitive and the hair is in different places... It's done in about ten minutes and I can relax for months now before I even think of the next session!

What's worse pain wise... Laser or waxing?

Ripping a strip off takes almost as long as a laser pulse, but stings moe. When the pulse is done, it's done and no pain afterwards.

Waxing has way more pain IMO

yep, waxing more painful.

For anyone with PCOS looking into this... It doesn't work for us. It doesn't work on hormonal hair. I had 6 sessions done and all the hair came back after each one :(

I have PCOS (mild though) and yes, it come back and I had to have more than the recommended sessions, but t is still WAYYYYY better than it was, and some of the really dark yucky ones are so much lighter. And thes only a couple left, rather than a beard full.
But, it does take longer than expected.

I go to the Victorian cosmetic institute which means my treatments are overseen by doctors, and that makes me feel more comfortable

So I went and had it done! I went to the 'hairfree' clinic. $49 for bikini and underarm. It didn't really hurt at all, and took no time at all.

I'm going tomorrow, DP's cousin paid for six sessions for my 30th birthday.
I think it's IPL - is there a difference?

Laser is better for hair removal

What kind of laser is it and how does it work? I've only heard of IPL hair reduction.

Ok so their website says they use only medical grade lasers not beauty IPL's so I am assuming I've got the good one :)

DP's cousin highly recommends them & has paid for 6 underarm sessions... Eeeekkkk!

I would ask about who does the lasering, what their qualifications and training are, etc. There are few regulations in the industry and some dodgy people around, unfortunately. I go to a place run by a doctor, which is more reassuring to me. personally I would only get it done from someone with medical training. That's not to say that it can't be done well and safely by someone else, it's just an extra degree of security.
I also wouldn't pay in advance - you don't know how many sessions you'll need to begin with. Also, they like you to come back every month, but it can often take a bit longer than that for the hairs to grow back and the treatment only works when they're in growth mode, so you may find 6-7 weeks works better. This is what my doctor told me, so I have tended to go at 6-8 week intervals.

Ok so it's done, nice & quick, stung a bit but nothing major and I'm booked in for 6wks time.

Normally I wouldn't do anything like this for myself but it's pre-paid & DP's cousin is a bit touchy on things like this so I trust her judgement.
The lady was lovely and I'm hoping it makes a difference :)

Hope you're happy with the end result!