Results may vary depending on the individual's treatment area and hair thickness. Generally, we recommend consistently receiving 5 to 10 sessions. In this case, you can expect to experience progressively smoother skin over time, or a reduction in the inconvenience of managing unwanted hair.

Yes, it is mostly possible. It is generally fine to proceed with facial hair removal after toning or general skin care treatments. However, after laser hair removal, skin dryness or minor irritation may occur, so paying attention to thorough moisturizing care will help prevent skin troubles.

It is advisable to maintain an interval of approximately 4-5 weeks between treatments and the next visit.

Some people are concerned about the occurrence of folliculitis after laser hair removal. Folliculitis can temporarily appear as one of the skin's reactions and can be seen as a natural immune response to the heat delivered to the skin. This is a phenomenon that can occur depending on an individual's skin condition rather than an issue with the procedure itself. While traditional physical hair removal methods like shaving or waxing can irritate hair follicles or the skin barrier, increasing the likelihood of folliculitis, laser hair removal uses thermal energy in a hygienic manner and can contribute to reducing skin irritation caused by hair in the long term. Of course, appropriate post-treatment care, such as soothing management and, if necessary, the use of antibiotic ointment, is essential to alleviate inflammatory reactions and protect the skin. Our medical staff carefully checks the patient's skin condition before and after laser hair removal and provides detailed explanations on how to prevent folliculitis.

Before laser hair removal, it is better to trim the hair short with shaving rather than plucking or waxing. If the hair is too long outside the skin, laser energy can be absorbed by the outer hair, which can increase unnecessary heat. It is generally recommended to shave the day before the procedure or at an appropriate time to minimize skin irritation, so that the hair on the skin surface is short when you visit. Conversely, if you pluck hair with tweezers or wax, the hair in the hair follicle where the laser should act may be removed, so it is best to avoid this before hair removal.

Hair does not disappear immediately after laser hair removal. Hair that has received laser energy usually gets pushed out of the skin over a certain period and often falls out naturally over about 1-2 weeks. Even if hair is still visible immediately after the procedure, it does not necessarily mean the treatment was ineffective. With repeated treatments, you will notice changes such as slowed hair regrowth and a reduction in overall hair volume and thickness.

During the process where the laser delivers thermal energy to the hair follicles, you might feel a momentary stinging or hot sensation. Apogee Elite Plus uses air cooling to cool the skin surface while delivering laser pulses during the procedure, which can help reduce heat and pain. However, areas with thick and dense hair, such as the philtrum, men's beard, or Brazilian areas, may experience stronger pain than other areas. The degree of pain varies individually depending on the area, hair volume, skin sensitivity, and laser settings.

In most cases, you can resume daily activities immediately after the procedure. However, because the laser delivers heat to the hair follicles, some individuals may experience temporary redness, warmth, or slight swelling around the hair follicles in the treated area. These are mostly temporary reactions, but the duration can vary depending on skin condition and the treated area.

The female Brazilian area typically has relatively thick and dense hair, so repeated treatments are necessary rather than completing it with just one or two sessions. Generally, 5 or more sessions can be considered a basic course of treatment, and additional sessions may be required depending on the initial hair volume, hair thickness, and desired level of hair removal. With repeated treatments, you can expect a reduction in hair volume and thinning of remaining hair, making management easier.

Facial peach fuzz can also be considered for laser hair removal, but not all peach fuzz reacts the same way as thicker hair. Lasers respond relatively well to hair with sufficient melanin, so very fine and light-colored peach fuzz may have a reduced response. Therefore, for facial peach fuzz removal, it is important to check the hair thickness, color, and skin condition before deciding on the treatment and settings.

Laser hair removal is a procedure aimed at long-term reduction of hair volume and thickness through repeated treatments. While some areas may experience very little hair regrowth for a long time after several treatments, it is difficult to definitively say that all hair follicles will never grow back in a lifetime. Over time, some hair may regrow due to changes, age, and individual hair characteristics, in which case maintenance treatments can be performed on the necessary areas.

Waxing has the advantage of making the skin look smooth immediately after the procedure because it removes the hair currently outside the skin, root and all. However, new hair will grow back after a certain period, requiring repetitive maintenance. Laser hair removal works by delivering laser energy to the hair follicles to reduce hair volume and thickness long-term through repeated treatments. Therefore, if immediate hair removal is the goal, waxing is an option; if you want to reduce the frequency of repeated shaving or waxing itself, you can consider laser hair removal.

Laser hair removal results can vary not only based on the equipment but also on the wavelength, power, pulse width, spot size, and settings tailored to your skin tone and hair condition. Apogee Elite Plus is a device that can use two wavelengths, 755nm Alexandrite and 1064nm Nd:YAG, and allows for adjustment of various spot sizes and pulse widths. Therefore, rather than just checking the equipment name, it's also advisable to check if the settings are adjusted to match your skin tone and hair thickness during the procedure.

While the basic principle of laser hair removal is the same, the actual treatment settings and the number of sessions required can differ due to variations in hair thickness and density. Men's beards, such as on the philtrum, chin, and jawline, often have thick and dense hair, requiring more repeated treatments than facial or arm/leg hair removal for women. Therefore, it is important to determine the laser settings and treatment cycle based on the actual hair thickness, density, and skin condition, rather than solely on gender.