Lasers
Laser hair removal
In short
Laser hair removal uses a laser that reacts to melanin in the hair to reduce the function of the hair follicles that grow hair, and it can be done on most areas, including the face, underarms, arms and legs, and Brazilian. It is usually done every 4 weeks for about 10–15 sessions, and redness after treatment usually settles within a few hours to a day or two.
| Duration | About 5–20 minutes, depending on the size of the area. |
|---|---|
| Anesthesia | We use a numbing spray or numbing cream, and blow cold air during treatment to reduce pain. |
| Recovery | Redness and swelling around the hair follicles usually settle within a few hours to a day or two. |
| Interval | The standard interval is 4 weeks. |
| Recommended sessions | Usually 10–15 sessions. |
| Equipment | GentleMax Pro Plus · Apogee Elite+ |
| Equipment list | As of 2026-10 |
How it works
Laser light is absorbed by the melanin (dark pigment) in the hair and turns into heat, which damages the hair follicle and reduces its function. The laser reacts well to hairs in the growth phase at that time, so they are treated in turn over several sessions, and with each session hair tends to grow thinner and less. Hair does not disappear completely, and some may grow back over time.
The wavelength is chosen based on your skin tone and hair. We use 755 nm alexandrite as the standard and 1064 nm Nd:YAG when needed, and our devices are GentleMax Pro Plus and Apogee Elite+.
What happens on the day
We check the area, hair thickness, skin tone, and any recent tanning or tattoos.
Please shave a day or two before treatment, and it is better not to pluck or wax for at least 4 weeks before treatment. A numbing spray or numbing cream is used if needed.
Cold air is blown during treatment; the standard is 2 passes on small areas and 1 pass on large areas, and if it hurts a lot, we go slowly and split it up.
After treatment, we cool the skin before you leave and give you written aftercare instructions.
Safety
Who should not have it
- We do not perform laser hair removal during pregnancy. If you tend to form keloids or take acne medication (isotretinoin), please be sure to tell us.
- Recently tanned skin has a higher risk of burns and pigmentation, so it is better to wait until your skin color returns, and if it has been less than 1 month since waxing, we suggest coming next time.
Side effects and cautions
- Redness and swelling around the hair follicles after treatment are common and usually settle within a few hours to a day or two. Folliculitis (small pimples) may appear after the first 1–2 sessions.
- Rarely, hair removal lasers may cause burns, blisters or hyperpigmentation, so we adjust the energy to your skin tone and keep at least 2 cm away from tattoos. Folliculitis mostly improves quickly with ointment or oral medication. If you have blisters, severe pain or breakouts that last, do not squeeze or pick at them; contact us right away.
Aftercare and your flight home
- On the day of treatment, shower lightly with lukewarm water, and avoid saunas, hot rooms and intense exercise for about 2 days.
- Between sessions, only shave, do not pluck, and apply sunscreen when you go out. The standard interval for the next visit is 4 weeks.
- Redness after hair removal usually settles within a day or two. If possible, it is better to have treatment early in your trip and check your progress while you are still in Korea.
Cost
Fees for non-insured treatments are published on the Tones Clinic official website. Listed prices exclude VAT (10%), and the final amount is confirmed at consultation.
Questions about this treatment
Is laser hair removal permanent?
Hair does not disappear completely. What is often called ‘permanent hair reduction’ means, by the US FDA standard, ‘a long-term, stable reduction in hair.’ With several sessions, hair becomes much less and finer, but some may grow back over time.
Does laser hair removal hurt?
There is a sting like a rubber band snap and some heat, so we use a numbing spray or numbing cream and blow cold air during treatment to reduce pain. Areas with thick, dense hair, such as the beard and Brazilian area, may feel more painful, and if it hurts a lot, we go slowly and split it up.
How many hair removal sessions do I need, and how often?
It is usually done every 4 weeks for about 10–15 sessions. Hairs take turns entering the growth phase, so sessions are spaced to treat newly grown hairs in turn, and areas with thick hair, such as men's beards, may need more.
Do I need to shave before hair removal? Is waxing not OK?
Yes, please shave a day or two before treatment. The laser targets pigment in the hair root, and waxing or tweezing removes the root, which reduces the effect. It is better not to pluck or wax for at least 4 weeks before treatment.
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- Address
- 2F 206–209, The Podium 830, 212 Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05072, Korea
- 서울특별시 광진구 아차산로 212, 2층 206~209호 (자양동, 더포디엄830) 05072
- Konkuk Univ. Station (Lines 2 & 7) · Exit 6
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri 10:00–20:30
Sat 10:00–16:30
Closed on Sundays - As of 2026-10-30
- Phone
- +82-2-6941-1966
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