During the procedure, laser light pulses on the skin, treating numerous hair follicles with each flash of light. Each laser pulse lasts for a fraction of a second—just long enough to heat up the treated skin’s hair follicles and significantly impede their ability to re-grow.

Laser treatment injures or destroys hair follicles that are in a specific phase of their natural growth cycle at the time of the treatment, so laser hair removal requires a series of treatments to achieve maximal benefits.

The type of laser utilized for your treatment and the laser settings used will be chosen by your physician to maximize your results and minimize potential risks. We have multiple hair removal lasers and are able to choose the device that is most likely to be safe and effective for your specific skin and hair color.

Lasers are effective in removing hair from nearly any body site, and our expert physicians at U-M Health will work with you to design custom treatment plans. With advances in laser technology, we are able to safely treat patients of all skin tones. Our GentleYAG® laser is specifically designed to provide safe and effective treatment options for patients with darker skin tones.

Treatment for laser hair removal at U-M Health is offered by two expert clinical teams: 

• Cosmetic Dermatology & Laser Center
• Center for Facial Cosmetic Surgery

Laser treatment injures or destroys hair follicles that are in a specific phase of their natural growth cycle at the time of the treatment, so laser hair removal requires a series of treatments to achieve maximal benefits.

Laser therapy removes unwanted hair, putting an end to routine shaving and waxing. Laser treatments are a safe, fast and effective method for permanent hair reduction.