Beard Laser: Some Finish at 6, Others at 15
Beard Laser: Some Finish at 6, Others at 15
Beard Laser: Some Finish at 6, Others at 15
Thickness and density set the range, but the bigger lever is whether the energy and shot count get adjusted and recorded at every visit.
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Wi Young-jin · Chief director
Seoul National University College of Medicine · Seoul National University Hospital Specialist
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"Doctor,
how long do I have to
keep getting beard laser hair removal?"
— A question I got just yesterday, too
Last Tuesday, a man in his mid-30s
came into the clinic.
He had already had 6 beard hair-removal sessions somewhere else,
but he still shaves every morning.
"How many more times do I have to get this before it ends?"
Honestly, this is one of the most common questions
I get in the clinic.
The tricky part is,
the answer is different for everyone
Beard laser hair removal targets the melanin in the follicles with a laser
to permanently weaken the hair roots themselves.
Unlike underarm or leg hair removal, the beard is
an area directly affected by hormones, so
the follicles are much thicker and deeper.
So even with the same device and the same settings,
beard hair is 2 to 3 times more stubborn than leg hair.
Why do some people finish in 6 sessions,
while others go all the way to 15?
It depends on beard thickness and density,
but usually about 8 to 12 sessions are needed.
What matters is not the number of sessions, but the process of optimizing
each session by recording the energy and number of shots.
It depends on beard thickness and density,
but usually about 8 to 12 sessions are needed.
But there is one important thing here.
More important than the number of sessions is
the process of optimizing each session by recording
the energy and number of shots.
If the energy level is exactly the same every time, then as sessions go on,
the follicles with stronger remaining resistance
will keep surviving.
Beard follicle depth is usually 4 to 5 mm,
and only when energy reaches that depth properly
are the hair roots destroyed.
Ten sessions with the energy adjusted and recorded each time and
ten sessions shot with the same settings produce completely different results.
Director Wi Young-jin's Key Takeaway
Rather than asking, "How many sessions do I need?"
ask, "How is it adjusted each session?"
Energy optimization determines the quality of hair removal.
Estimated number of sessions by beard condition
Beard type | Estimated sessions | Characteristics |
Thin, average density | 6~8 sessions | Responds relatively quickly |
Medium thickness, high density | 8~12 sessions | The most common case |
Thick, deep roots | 12~15 sessions or more | Requires a 1064nm-centered setting |
Partial cleanup (jawline, etc.) | 4~6 sessions | Line shaping, not full hair removal |
Beard laser hair removal tends to be fairly painful,
and for a few days after the procedure, redness or
folliculitis-like reactions may appear.
That said, when the settings are done properly, it is one of the
most satisfying procedures among male treatments.
In the clinic
the three questions I get most often
Q1. How should the treatment interval be set?
Usually we recommend intervals of 4 to 6 weeks.
That's because the laser only responds to follicles in the growth phase
of the hair cycle.
Q2. Once it's done, will it never grow back?
Most follicles do not regenerate, but
it is not a 100% lifetime guarantee.
The daily stress of shaving definitely goes away.
Q3. Are there any special precautions after the procedure?
Avoid saunas and alcohol on the day, and
be diligent about sun protection.
It is best to take a break from shaving for about two days.
That was Wi Young-jin.
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Frequently asked questions
Q. How should I determine the interval between treatments?
A. We usually recommend an interval of 4 to 6 weeks.
Q. Once it ends, will it never come back for the rest of my life?
A. Most hair follicles do not regenerate, but it is not a 100% lifelong guarantee.
Q. Are there any special precautions after the procedure?
A. Please avoid saunas and alcohol on the day, and make sure to protect yourself thoroughly from UV rays.
Q. Why does beard laser hair removal require more sessions compared to legs or underarms?
A. Due to hormonal influences, facial hair follicles are thick and run 4–5 mm deep, making them 2 to 3 times more stubborn to treat than leg hair. Typically, about 8 to 12 sessions are required, and carefully adjusting the energy level with each session is essential.
"Doctor,
how long do I have to
keep getting beard laser hair removal?"
— A question I got just yesterday, too
Last Tuesday, a man in his mid-30s
came into the clinic.
He had already had 6 beard hair-removal sessions somewhere else,
but he still shaves every morning.
"How many more times do I have to get this before it ends?"
Honestly, this is one of the most common questions
I get in the clinic.
The tricky part is,
the answer is different for everyone
Beard laser hair removal targets the melanin in the follicles with a laser
to permanently weaken the hair roots themselves.
Unlike underarm or leg hair removal, the beard is
an area directly affected by hormones, so
the follicles are much thicker and deeper.
So even with the same device and the same settings,
beard hair is 2 to 3 times more stubborn than leg hair.
Why do some people finish in 6 sessions,
while others go all the way to 15?
It depends on beard thickness and density,
but usually about 8 to 12 sessions are needed.
What matters is not the number of sessions, but the process of optimizing
each session by recording the energy and number of shots.
It depends on beard thickness and density,
but usually about 8 to 12 sessions are needed.
But there is one important thing here.
More important than the number of sessions is
the process of optimizing each session by recording
the energy and number of shots.
If the energy level is exactly the same every time, then as sessions go on,
the follicles with stronger remaining resistance
will keep surviving.
Beard follicle depth is usually 4 to 5 mm,
and only when energy reaches that depth properly
are the hair roots destroyed.
Ten sessions with the energy adjusted and recorded each time and
ten sessions shot with the same settings produce completely different results.
Director Wi Young-jin's Key Takeaway
Rather than asking, "How many sessions do I need?"
ask, "How is it adjusted each session?"
Energy optimization determines the quality of hair removal.
Estimated number of sessions by beard condition
Beard type | Estimated sessions | Characteristics |
Thin, average density | 6~8 sessions | Responds relatively quickly |
Medium thickness, high density | 8~12 sessions | The most common case |
Thick, deep roots | 12~15 sessions or more | Requires a 1064nm-centered setting |
Partial cleanup (jawline, etc.) | 4~6 sessions | Line shaping, not full hair removal |
Beard laser hair removal tends to be fairly painful,
and for a few days after the procedure, redness or
folliculitis-like reactions may appear.
That said, when the settings are done properly, it is one of the
most satisfying procedures among male treatments.
In the clinic
the three questions I get most often
Q1. How should the treatment interval be set?
Usually we recommend intervals of 4 to 6 weeks.
That's because the laser only responds to follicles in the growth phase
of the hair cycle.
Q2. Once it's done, will it never grow back?
Most follicles do not regenerate, but
it is not a 100% lifetime guarantee.
The daily stress of shaving definitely goes away.
Q3. Are there any special precautions after the procedure?
Avoid saunas and alcohol on the day, and
be diligent about sun protection.
It is best to take a break from shaving for about two days.
That was Wi Young-jin.
GentleMax Pro Plus hair removal treatment details
This month: GentleMax Pro Plus
Read more
▶Don't just believe the claim that submandibular gland Botox is effective for a double chin
▶How to save on Rejuran costs: the treatment interval matters quite a lot.
▶Muscular calves vs. fatty calves: will Botox work on my legs?
▶Pico toning results: how many sessions until melasma fades? A 4-step summary of changes by session
▶Ulthera 300-shot effect: do it only on the cheekbones [Seoul National University specialist]
Frequently asked questions
Q. How should I determine the interval between treatments?
A. We usually recommend an interval of 4 to 6 weeks.
Q. Once it ends, will it never come back for the rest of my life?
A. Most hair follicles do not regenerate, but it is not a 100% lifelong guarantee.
Q. Are there any special precautions after the procedure?
A. Please avoid saunas and alcohol on the day, and make sure to protect yourself thoroughly from UV rays.
Q. Why does beard laser hair removal require more sessions compared to legs or underarms?
A. Due to hormonal influences, facial hair follicles are thick and run 4–5 mm deep, making them 2 to 3 times more stubborn to treat than leg hair. Typically, about 8 to 12 sessions are required, and carefully adjusting the energy level with each session is essential.
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