Back and shoulders · MunichBack laser hair removal:
the places you cannot reach yourself.

Which parts are meant

The usual division is upper back, lower back, shoulders and neck. These parts can be treated separately or together. In men they usually sit next to each other, so a shared plan often makes more sense than one area after another: treated separately, visible edges appear.

The neckline is a case of its own. It grows back quickly after every haircut and is trimmed at the barber again and again. Where the permanently hair free surface should begin is something we mark together beforehand, so the line stays natural and does not look drawn on.

Why strong hair responds well

The laser finds the hair through its pigment. Strong dark hair carries a lot of melanin and absorbs the light particularly well. The fact that male body hair is denser and stronger does not make the treatment harder, quite the opposite. What matters is not the thickness of the hair but its growth phase.

Stronger body hair is usually disposition, with hormones playing a part. The laser works on the hair, not on the cause.

How the treatment works

It starts with the free trial treatment on one spot. Afterwards we know which of the two wavelengths of our device suits you. For darker skin tones we use the longer wavelength, 1064 nanometre Nd:YAG, because the skin absorbs less of it.

We treat with you lying on your front, working the surface lane by lane. Before every pulse a burst of cold protects the skin. The back is considered less sensitive than the face or the intimate area. As a rule 6 to 8 sessions are needed, 4 to 8 weeks apart. About two weeks after the first session many treated hairs fall out.

Before and after a session

The back is shaved before the appointment. Because that is hard to do alone, many people ask for help or use a long handled razor. Wax and epilators take out the root the laser needs.

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

With two wavelengths almost all skin and hair types can be treated. White, grey and very light blond hairs contain no melanin and cannot be removed. On a back that is turning grey this means the dark part goes and the grey part stays. We say that beforehand, not afterwards.

We do not laser over tattoos, tattooed surfaces stay out. Moles and prominent pigmented spots are covered. If the skin is acutely irritated we wait until it has calmed down.

What back laser hair removal costs

The price follows the area and the time. A back takes clearly longer than small areas. Upper and lower back, shoulders and neck can be chosen separately. 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 back, shoulders and neck

What does it cost to have the back 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.

Can I have only the upper back treated?

Yes. Upper back, lower back, shoulders and neck can be treated separately. We agree the borders beforehand so no visible step appears.

Does the neckline still look natural?

Yes, if it is discussed beforehand. We mark the line together and treat below it. The hairline itself stays untouched.

How many sessions does a back need?

As a rule 6 to 8 sessions, 4 to 8 weeks apart. Strong dark hair responds well. After the free trial treatment we tell you what to expect.

Can you laser over tattoos?

No. Tattooed surfaces stay out, the skin around them can be treated. The ink would absorb the energy and damage the skin.

Can I go to the gym afterwards?

Sweat, friction and heat irritate freshly treated skin, so many people wait a day or two. How it looks for you we tell you after the session. The same goes for sauna and swimming pool.

How long does a session take?

That depends on the size of the area. With handpieces up to 24 millimetres in diameter, every pulse covers a lot of skin, so even a large area stays a manageable appointment.

When will I see a first result?

About 14 days after the first session, many treated hairs fall out by themselves. With every further session, hair density decreases.

What should I bear in mind before a session?

Please do not pluck or wax beforehand – the laser needs the hair root. In the week before, no sunbed, no self-tanner and no long sunbathing.

What your treatment includes and what it costs is something we settle after the trial treatment. What the price depends on is explained on the page Prices. Directions and opening hours are on Contact and directions.