Chin and upper lip hair is the most common reason women book laser at our Chicago studio. It’s stubborn, it grows back fast after tweezing or waxing, and for a lot of people it gets worse with age or hormonal shifts. Laser treats it at the root. At V&P, we use the Candela GentleMax Pro Plus to reduce hair on the lip and chin permanently, on every skin tone, without the irritation that shaving and waxing leave behind.
What chin and lip laser hair removal actually does
The laser sends a pulse of light into each hair follicle. The pigment in the hair absorbs that energy, heats up, and damages the follicle so it stops producing hair. Because lip and chin hair sits in a small, defined area, sessions are quick — usually five to ten minutes. Most people need six to eight sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, since the laser only works on hairs in their active growth phase. The FDA approved this as “permanent hair reduction” in 1997, which means a lasting drop in how much hair grows back, not the complete removal you’d get from electrolysis. You can read the FDA’s plain-English guide on removing hair safely if you want the regulatory detail.
Why people choose us for lip and chin laser in Chicago
We run the GentleMax Pro Plus because it pairs two wavelengths (755nm Alexandrite and 1064nm Nd:YAG), so we can treat fair, olive, dark, and tanned skin safely from the same chair. Its Dynamic Cooling Device sprays a burst of cryogen onto the skin a fraction of a second before each pulse, which is what keeps a lip or chin treatment comfortable instead of stinging. Treatments are by appointment only, no walk-ins, and our technicians speak English, Romanian, and Russian. If you’re searching for chin or lip laser hair removal near you and you’re anywhere in or around the city, our studio is on N Larrabee St in the Near North Side.
Chin laser hair removal
Chin hair tends to be coarse and hormone-driven, so it responds well to laser but needs the full course of sessions to stay gone. We map the area, including the jawline and under-chin if you want it, and adjust the laser settings to your skin and hair type at each visit.
Upper lip laser hair removal
The upper lip is sensitive and the hair is often finer, so we use a smaller spot size and lower fluence here. It’s one of the fastest areas we treat — the actual lasering takes about a minute.
Lip and chin together
Most clients book the lip and chin as a pair since the hair pattern usually shows up across both. Treating them in one appointment saves money and keeps your sessions on the same schedule.
What lip and chin laser feels like, and what to expect after
Most people describe it as a quick snap, like a warm rubber band, cooled by the cryogen spray. There’s no numbing cream needed for an area this small in most cases. Right after, the skin may look slightly pink or feel like a mild sunburn for a few hours. You can go back to your day immediately. Avoid sun and tanning beds before and after each session, come in clean-shaven with no makeup, and use SPF 30 or higher on the area between visits. If you ever had cold sores around the mouth, tell us first, since laser can trigger a flare and we can plan around it.
Looking for more than your lip and chin? We treat every area at our studio — see all of our laser hair removal in Chicago options and find a location near you.
FAQ
How much does chin and lip laser hair removal cost in Chicago?
Lip or chin alone is one of our lowest-priced areas, and booking them together costs less than two separate appointments. Exact pricing depends on whether you add the jawline or neck, so we confirm it at your free consultation. See current pricing on our prices page.
Is laser hair removal on the lip and chin permanent?
It’s permanent hair reduction, the FDA term, which means a long-term, stable drop in regrowth after a full course of sessions. Most people keep results with an occasional maintenance visit once or twice a year as hormones can wake up new follicles.
How many sessions will I need for my chin and upper lip?
Most clients need six to eight sessions, spaced four to six weeks apart. Chin hair is often coarse and hormone-driven, so it can need a session or two more than the lip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Treatments take place in your practitioner’s office. Your practitioner will use a small handpiece to deliver an intense but gentle burst of energy onto targeted areas of the skin to remove unwanted hair.
Yes! Many laser hair removal treatments don’t cater to all skin types, but there’s a Gentle Hair Removal treatment that’s right for you, no matter what your skin tone. Check out the infographic below to learn what your skin type is, and talk to your practitioner about which Gentle treatment is right for you.
A treatment can take as little as a few minutes to as long as an hour, depending on the treatment area and the condition being treated. Both legs can often be treated in as few as 15 minutes, as can an average-sized man’s back.
Some patients may feel slight discomfort, which has been compared to snapping a rubber band against the skin. This discomfort resolves quickly and is minimized by our patented Dynamic Cooling Device™. Be sure and talk this over with your practitioner.
Multiple treatments are required to achieve the full hair removal effect. The hairs on your body are not always at the same stage, so you’ll need to undergo a few treatments, an average of six to eight weeks apart, to catch them all in the growth stage.
Most insurance companies do not offer reimbursement for cosmetic procedures. Consult your insurance carrier for conclusive information.
For about six weeks prior to treatment, you should avoid plucking, electrolysis or waxing. On the day of your treatment, skin should be clean-shaven and thoroughly cleansed of any makeup, creams, oils, topical anesthetics or self-tanning products. Apply sunblock (SPF 30 or above) before your treatment.
Do not expose the treatment area to sunlight or tanning booth light prior to or immediately after treatment. If you have a history of herpes simplex virus, a prophylactic antiviral therapy may be prescribed.
A cool compress or gel pack may be applied for additional comfort after your treatment. Any redness or swelling should resolve in a few hours.
After your laser treatment, prevent sun exposure by applying sunblock (SPF 30 or above). In the first few days after treatment, don’t scrub or rinse the treated areas with abrasive skin cleansers. Your practitioner may advise additional precautions.
Permanent side effects are rare and may include redness, swelling, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, blistering and purpura (laser bruise) in the treated area—these usually do not last more than a few days. Your practitioner will have more information about potential side effects.
