Skin Concern
Unwanted Facial & Body Hair
Unwanted facial and body hair is hair that keeps returning wherever you would rather it didn’t (the upper lip, chin, underarms, arms, legs, chest or bikini line), despite endless shaving, waxing and plucking. At Skin Body Health in Woollahra, care starts with a skin assessment and patch test with Jade, then a planned diode laser hair reduction course tailored to your skin and hair, from $70 per area.
Why unwanted hair keeps coming back
Hair grows in cycles, and only a portion of your follicles are active at any one time. That is why shaving, waxing and plucking can feel like a routine that never ends. A few things influence how much hair you grow and where:
- Genetics, and your natural hair colour, thickness and pattern
- Hormonal shifts through puberty, pregnancy or other life stages
- Some medications and health factors that can encourage extra growth
- Areas that simply bother you, from the upper lip and chin to legs, underarms and the bikini line
Because growth runs in cycles, a planned series of laser sessions works through the follicles as they become active, rather than trying to treat everything in a single visit.
How we approach it at Skin Body Health
We keep things simple and consultation-led, so we won’t presume the right path before seeing your skin and hair in person. Your first step is a skin assessment with Jade, our founder and senior laser and skin clinician, at our rooms in eastern Sydney. With a calm, methodical approach, she takes the guesswork out of where to start. Together you will:
- Look closely at your skin, and the hair colour, thickness and area you want treated
- Talk through your history, any hormonal or medication factors, and what has and hasn’t worked before
- Set realistic expectations about a course of sessions and any maintenance that follows
- Plan the treatment, including a patch test, straightforward aftercare and diligent sun protection
We share honest, accurate information, so you understand what laser hair reduction can realistically do for your skin and hair before you go ahead.
Treatments that may help
If laser suits you and your hair, that is decided together at your assessment, never assumed online. The option we would talk through is:
- Laser Hair Reduction, from $70 per area, using diode laser light directed at active follicles over a planned course to reduce the growth of unwanted facial and body hair.
Diode laser reduces hair growth rather than removing it permanently, and how your skin and hair respond varies from person to person. Most people work through a course of sessions, with finer, lighter regrowth over time. We confirm the areas, the plan and the price with you before anything begins, and you can start with a skin and body consultation at any time.
Frequently asked
Does laser get rid of unwanted hair for good?
Laser hair reduction reduces the growth of unwanted hair rather than removing it permanently. Most people see a lasting drop in regrowth, with finer and lighter hair over their course, followed by occasional maintenance. Results vary from person to person, so Jade talks through what is realistic at your assessment rather than promising a fixed outcome.
Which areas of unwanted hair can be treated?
We treat a range of facial and body areas, including the upper lip and chin, underarms, arms, legs, chest, and the bikini line. Smaller areas start from $70, with larger areas such as half arms or half back priced individually. The right areas and plan are confirmed with Jade at your assessment.
Will the treatment hurt or need recovery time?
Most people describe a warm flick or light snap with each pulse, kept comfortable with cooling. Sensation and any short-lived redness vary between individuals and by area, with little to no downtime for most. We test a small patch first, tailor the settings to suit you, and explain a simple aftercare routine.
Do I need a consultation before laser hair reduction?
Yes. We are a consultation-led clinic, so your first step is a skin assessment and patch test with Jade. This lets her check your skin and hair properly and confirm whether laser suits you before treatment begins. You can book online, or call the clinic on 0410 783 125.