Brazilian Laser Hair Removal Chicago

Brazilian Laser Hair Removal GentleMax Pro Plus vs. GentleMax Pro

If you’re tired of the endless cycle of shaving, waxing, and dealing with painful ingrown hairs, you’ve likely looked into Brazilian laser hair removal. But as soon as you start browsing clinic options here in Chicago, you run into a technical fork in the road: GentleMax Pro vs. GentleMax Pro Plus.

At V&P Laser Hair Removal & Skin Care, we know that choosing the right technology is just as important as choosing the right technician. On paper, these two machines look almost identical. In reality, the difference comes down to how much time you spend on the table and how smooth your skin actually gets after the “easy” hair is gone.

Here is what you actually need to know before you book your next session with us.

The Standard: What Both Machines Get Right

Both the Pro and the Pro Plus are made by Candela, the undisputed gold standard in the industry. At V&P, we lean on this technology because it uses a dual-wavelength system, which is a fancy way of saying it works safely on everyone.

  • The Alexandrite laser handles lighter skin tones with extreme precision.
  • The Nd:YAG laser is the safest option for deeper skin tones, ensuring we can provide effective results without the risk of burns.

If a clinic is using either of these, you’re already in a much better spot than if you were using a budget diode laser.

Where the “Plus” Earns Its Name

The GentleMax Pro Plus is essentially the high-performance upgrade. Here is why it’s becoming the favorite for Brazilian treatments at our Chicago office:

1. It’s significantly faster. The Pro Plus has a larger “spot size,” meaning it covers more surface area with every pulse. Let’s be real—a Brazilian treatment can be a bit awkward. The Pro Plus gets you finished and back into your clothes much faster than the older model, making your visit to V&P quick and efficient.

2. It zaps the “stubborn” leftovers. We’ve all seen it: after a few sessions, the thick, coarse hair is gone, but you’re left with fine, thin hair that won’t seem to budge. The Pro Plus is designed with shorter pulse durations specifically to target that fine regrowth that the original Pro sometimes struggles to “see.”

3. Better cooling, better comfort. Both machines use a “cryogen” spray—a quick blast of cold air that hits your skin a fraction of a second before the laser. Because the Pro Plus is more efficient, you’re experiencing fewer total “zaps,” which makes the overall session feel much more manageable.

Which One Should You Choose?

If you have the choice, go for the GentleMax Pro Plus. It’s the superior piece of tech for long-term refinement, especially if you’re looking for that total, “not-a-single-hair-left” result.

However, don’t ignore the GentleMax Pro. It is still a phenomenal, medical-grade machine that has been the industry leader for years. For your first few sessions on coarse hair, you likely won’t even notice a difference in results between the two.

The V&P Difference: It’s Not Just the Machine

Here is the truth: The most expensive laser in the world won’t give you great results if the person holding it doesn’t know what they’re doing.

At V&P Laser Hair Removal & Skin Care, we believe that outcomes are driven by customization. We don’t just “plug and play.” We adjust our settings for your specific skin type, hair density, and comfort level. That’s how we ensure Chicagoans get the smooth results they’re actually paying for.