Last summer I did 3 sessions of laser (all off) but didn't keep it up during winter as it's so exxy, so just shaved every now and then. Am going to start the laser again in a few weeks but not looking forward to the pain!!! Like tashybabe said, it hurts even with the emla numbing cream. Very effective though, has really thinned it all out and doesn't grow back for a while. I think I'll need another 3 or 4 sessions, hopefully that's it. Money well spent in the end though!