While some amount of facial and body hair may be preferable in maintaining a masculine image, too much hair can be undesirable, both aesthetically and functionally. Overgrowth on the back, arms, or chest can cause discomfort while doing daily chores, or neck hair may cause acne or unsightly or unkempt. Men with excess or unwanted hair are well aware that shaving, waxing and tweezing can become a daily tedious, often only temporary relief. Laser hair reduction is the most convenient way to permanently reduce unwanted facial and body hair while long-term results are achievable.

Laser treatment works by delivering pulses of light that are absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle. This energy damages the hair follicle and inhibits future hair growth. Laser hair removal is best suited for individuals with darker hair and lighter skin, although advances in technology have made it suitable for a wider range of skin tones.

Each of your hair follicles is in one of 3 stages of growth at any given time:
Anagen (growth phase), Catagen (transition phase), and Telogen (resting phase).
Laser hair removal is most effective at disabling actively growing hair during the anagen stage. The hair shaft contains the greatest abundance of melanin, the target of laser energy. Many hair follicles are in the resting or regressive stages at any given time. The lengths of the growth cycle also vary slightly by body area.