
Why Choose V&P in Chicago?
At V&P Laser Hair Removal & Skin Care, we want you to have a great experience when you visit us. We’re committed to making laser hair removal accessible to all! Our cutting-edge tech is approved by the FDA, with long-term results that’ll save you a lifetime of waxing and shaving. Our incredible laser specialists are total pros, with the experience to ensure maximum results with minimal pain.
We utilize the GentleMax Pro Plus laser, the latest laser technology available on the market, allowing us to safely treat all skin types and hair textures. Our licensed laser technicians will customize a laser hair removal program that provides you with the safest, most effective results possible.
BOOK NOW CONTACT USWhat Laser Hair Removal does
Our advanced lasers for Laser Hair Removal emit targeted light that is absorbed by the melanin (pigment) in the hair. This process effectively damages the hair follicle, preventing future growth. With a range of laser options, we ensure a safe and effective treatment for all skin types.
How to prepare for Laser Hair Removal
Shave the treatment area closely the night before or the morning of your appointment.
Avoid waxing or tweezing for at least three weeks before your session.
Stay out of the sun and avoid self-tanners for several weeks prior, as tanned skin cannot be treated.
Stop using retinoids and prescription topicals on the area 14 days before your treatment.
Discontinue antibiotics at least 14 days before your appointment.
This treatment is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding patients.
What to expect from Laser Hair Removal
Laser Hair Removal sessions are quick and convenient, with treatments lasting 15–20 minutes for small areas, 20–30 minutes for medium areas, and 30–60 minutes for larger areas. Most clients describe the sensation as a mild rubber band snap, with any discomfort fading quickly. After treatment, you may experience slight redness or minor irritation, which typically resolves within 24 hours.
With regular sessions, you’ll notice hair growing back slower and finer over time. On average, 6–9 treatments are needed to achieve 75–95% hair reduction.
What Areas Can Be Treated
We offer laser hair removal for virtually any part of the body, including the face, legs, arms, underarms, and back. Our treatments are also safe and effective for sensitive areas such as the chest, nipples, and bikini line.
Restrictions of Activities
You can resume your regular activities immediately after treatment. However, mild redness may occur, so consider this when planning work or social events. It’s essential to apply sunscreen to any treated areas exposed to the sun and to minimize sun exposure overall for optimal results. Your provider may also recommend a specialized skincare regimen or products tailored to your skin type to enhance your treatment outcomes.
Possible Side Effects
Some patients may experience mild redness and localized swelling, similar to a sunburn, which usually subsides within a few hours. In rare cases, blistering may occur. For a full understanding of the potential benefits and risks, consult with your medical professional.
Comparison with Electrolysis
Electrolysis is a time-consuming, invasive, and often painful procedure that targets individual hair follicles by inserting a needle and applying an electrical charge to each one. This process typically requires years of regular treatments to achieve results. In contrast, GentleMax Pro Plus lasers deliver light energy to hundreds of hair follicles simultaneously, allowing them to treat in seconds what would take electrolysis over an hour.
The Benefits of Laser Hair Removal in Chicago
At V&P Laser Hair Removal & Skin Care, we’re here to help you achieve smooth, hair-free skin with long-lasting results. Discover why laser hair removal is the perfect solution for your unwanted hair:
1. It’s Very Precise
How many times have you waxed or shaved, only to find that you’ve missed a strip? Then you have to do either procedure again, which can irritate your skin in the process.
With laser hair removal, not only is a trained professional doing this for you, but it’s also inherently a very precise procedure. With every application of the laser, it’ll remove only the hair, and just that. It’ll leave your skin completely alone and target just the hair you don’t want anymore.
2. It’s Quick
Even if you’ve become skilled at waxing and shaving, both can take quite some time to do on your own. And at a salon, waxing can still take a decent amount of time to do.
Because lasers are so technologically advanced, they can zap away multiple hairs all in one go. And each “zap” takes just a fraction of a second. This means if the area you want to be treated is small enough, you can book an appointment on a lunch break and get back to work on time!
3. Less Pain
While shaving doesn’t always hurt (unless you cut yourself), waxing almost certainly comes with some degree of pain. If you strongly dislike that, then you’ll be pleased to know that laser hair removal doesn’t involve any pain at all.
The most you’ll feel is some discomfort, and that’s only in your initial sessions. After you’ve been a few times, you won’t feel a thing. Plus, the technician usually applies a cooling gel, which can feel soothing.
4. Fewer Side Effects
Again, with shaving and waxing, your skin may get red and irritated. When you leave a salon, or finish waxing/shaving yourself, it’s painfully obvious you’ve just removed some unwanted body hair.
But with laser hair removal, there are barely any side effects, if at all, any. A very, very small percentage of people may experience burning from it, but otherwise, there’s just a little bit of redness that soon disappears. You can make it go away even quicker by applying aloe vera gel.
5. No More Ingrown Hairs
The laser technology used means you remove hairs right at their follicles; this is where hair grows. When you shave, you cut off hairs at the surface of your skin, and this can cause ingrown hairs. Even with waxing you have this risk.
6. Your Hair Gets Thinner
One of the main problems with unwanted body hair is the fact that it’s so thick and abundant. What’s great about laser hair removal is each time you go for a session, your hair will grow back thinner and lighter.
In fact, with enough treatments, you may experience permanent hair loss in some areas. Do note that this isn’t a guarantee, but it can be a wonderful side perk of this hair removal method. This means you won’t have to get laser treatments done in those areas anymore, which can save you both time and money.
7. You’ll Save Money
Although you have to pay a bit more for laser hair removal treatments, when you work it all out, you actually save money in the long run.
Think about it: when you wax and/or shave, you have to buy razors, shaving cream, and wax. And because these hair removal methods can affect your skin, you also have to buy skincare products on top of that.
While you may already have soothing lotions in your skincare regimen, you might have to purchase extra things like witch hazel to help with irritated skin and to lessen your chances of ingrown hairs.
Now compare all that with laser hair removal. While there are certain aftercare instructions to follow, there’s nothing extra you really need to purchase or apply. If you need to go outside in the sun, then you need SPF 30+ sunscreen to protect your skin. But that’s it!
8. It’s Safer Than Other Methods
When you think about it, applying a laser over your body might sound scary. But the reality is, it’s super safe! In fact, it’s safer than other types of hair removal.