Reasons to Start Hair Removal in Winter

Hello, I am Dr. Wi Young-jin, a specialist at Beauty Stone Clinic, Seoul National University.

While meeting with friends and talking,

when the topic of male facial hair removal comes up?

Many people tend to postpone it by saying, "I'll do it in the summer."

However, starting in the summer is a little late.

Laser hair removal is not a procedure that is completed in one go. Starting in the summer and receiving treatments continuously throughout the summer is actually not advisable. Today, I will explain the reasons for this.

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1. Why is winter a good season for hair removal?

1.1 Skin tone is lighter

In summer, even if you try to avoid UV rays, your skin gets darker compared to winter.

GentleMax Pro Plus (Gentex) targets the melanin in the hair. If your skin is dark, it absorbs energy, which increases the risk of burns.

In winter, the skin tone is relatively lighter, so the laser response is better, and you can safely use higher energy levels.

* The risk of burns is significantly reduced

1.2 Less UV exposure

After the procedure, the skin is in a sensitive state. If exposed to UV rays at this time, pigmentation can occur.

In winter, UV rays are weaker, and the treated areas can be covered by clothing, making management much easier.

1.3 Lower risk of inflammation

Cold and dry seasons inhibit bacterial growth. The risk of folliculitis and erythema is lower than in summer.

2. Why does laser hair removal require multiple sessions?

Hair cycles through growth, regression, and resting phases.

For the laser to effectively destroy the hair follicle, treatments must be done during the hair's growth phase. Since not all hairs are in the same cycle at once, multiple sessions are necessary.

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3. How many sessions are needed?

- 5 sessions: Over 70% reduction

- 10 sessions: Approximately 95% density reduction

- More than 30 sessions: Only one or two hairs remaining

As more sessions are completed, the remaining hairs become thinner and grow at a slower rate.

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4. Reasons for the differences in effectiveness between clinics

[GentleMax Pro Plus and the Medical Protocols]

The GentleMax Pro Plus used at Beauty Stone in Hapjeong is a dual-wavelength system that can use both 755nm and 1064nm wavelengths in one device.

- 755nm: High melanin absorption rate, suitable for fine and light hair

- 1064nm: Penetrates deeply, suitable for coarse and deep hair, dark skin/ideal for beard removal

Even when using the same device, adjustments need to be made for wavelength and energy settings based on hair thickness, density, skin tone, and area.

At Beauty Stone, we refine energy protocols based on area, gender, and hair quantity.

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5. The right timing to start

Start now → Complete 5 sessions by spring → It will be clean by summer, and it's much more convenient.

Goodbye to those dark hairs..

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Beauty Stone Clinic is located 3 minutes on foot from Hapjeong Station. We also provide consultations on Sundays.