Underarms · MunichUnderarm laser hair removal,
instead of shaving every other day.

Why underarms respond well

The laser finds the hair through its pigment. Melanin absorbs the light, turns it into heat and passes the heat down to the root. Underarm hair is usually dark and strong, so it carries a lot of melanin. That makes this one of the most rewarding areas.

Everyday life adds to it. The skin in the armpit is thin, it is shaved daily, irritated and covered with deodorant. Razor burn, small red bumps and ingrown hairs happen here more often than on arms or legs. Once the hair stays away, the reason for those reactions goes with it.

What belongs to the area

We treat the hair bearing surface of both armpits. Where exactly the border runs is something we agree at the first appointment, so that no visible edge appears later. You can combine the underarms with other areas, for example the arms or the bikini line. That usually makes more sense than treating one area after another.

How the treatment works

It starts with the free trial treatment. We look at your skin and hair, treat one spot, and you feel what a pulse is like. After that we know which of the two wavelengths of our device suits you and how many sessions to expect.

During the session we work across the area in overlapping sections. Before every pulse a burst of cold hits the skin and protects it. Most people describe the feeling as a short flick, similar to a rubber band snapping against the skin. Numbing creams are not needed.

As a rule 6 to 8 sessions are needed, 4 to 8 weeks apart. The reason lies in the hair cycle: the laser only reaches hairs that are actively growing. The rest are resting and have their turn at the next appointment. About two weeks after the first session many treated hairs fall out by themselves.

Before and after a session

Shave before the appointment. That is not a rule but physics: the laser needs the root in the skin, and wax or an epilator takes it out.

How long to leave out wax, plucking, sun and self tanner beforehand depends on your skin and on the season. Tanned skin absorbs a lot of light itself, so we look at it before every session. You do not get a list of prohibitions, you get advice that fits you.

After the session the skin is briefly irritated, often slightly red, and that usually settles within a few hours. Whether to wait a few days with sauna, swimming pool, sport or sun is something Magdalena tells you afterwards, depending on how your skin reacted. You may shave between appointments at any time.

Who it suits, and where the limit is

Our device works with two wavelengths, 755 nanometre alexandrite and 1064 nanometre Nd:YAG. Together they cover almost all skin and hair types, including darker skin tones. Which wavelength fits you is decided at the device, not from a catalogue. More about this on the page The alexandrite laser.

There are limits. White, grey and very light blond hairs contain no melanin, no laser can remove them. We do not laser over tattoos, the area stays out. Prominent pigmented moles are covered. During pregnancy and breastfeeding we postpone treatment. If you take medication that makes the skin sensitive to light, please tell us beforehand.

What underarm laser hair removal costs

The price follows the area and the time. The underarms are a small area and quickly treated. Skin and hair play a part too: dark, strong hair on light skin absorbs the light best and needs the fewest sessions. As a rule it is 6 to 8.

What you pay is fixed in writing after the free trial treatment, before the first treatment begins. Nothing is added that was not discussed. On request the course can be paid in instalments, and after the course you get up to two free follow-up treatments within 24 months. What the price depends on in detail is explained on Prices.

Frequently asked questions about underarms

What does it cost to have the underarms lasered?

That depends on the area, on skin and hair and on the number of sessions. It is fixed in writing after the free trial treatment. More on Prices.

How many sessions do underarms need?

As a rule 6 to 8 sessions, 4 to 8 weeks apart. How many it will be for you depends on your skin and hair. After the free trial treatment we tell you what to expect.

Do I have to shave beforehand?

Yes. The underarms should be freshly shaved for the appointment so the energy arrives in the follicle and not in the hair above the skin. Wax, plucking and epilating take out the root the laser needs; how long beforehand to leave them out is something we discuss with you.

Can I use deodorant afterwards?

We tell you after the session, depending on how your skin reacted. Many people leave the area alone on the day and start again the next morning. Showering is usually fine straight away, lukewarm.

Does it help against sweating?

No. The laser works on the hair root, not on sweat glands. You will still sweat. Many people find the area fresher afterwards because sweat dries faster on hair free skin. That is not a promise.

When will I see a result on the underarms?

The underarms are the area with the fastest visible result. About 14 days after the first session, many treated hairs fall out by themselves, and hair density decreases with every further session.

Does the laser help with ingrown hairs and razor burn?

Yes, often noticeably. Without regrowing hair tips, the most common triggers for ingrown hairs and inflamed follicles disappear, and redness from shaving fades once the razor is no longer needed.

Where do you treat underarms?

In Grünwald near Munich, Südliche Münchner Straße 46. Tram 25 runs without changes from Max-Weber-Platz through Giesing and Harlaching to the stop “Grünwald, Ludwig-Thoma-Straße”, and there are two customer parking spaces in front of the building. Details on Contact and directions.

What your treatment includes and what it costs is something we settle after the trial treatment. Every plan is put together individually. What the price depends on is explained on the page Prices.