Common areas
Underarms, bikini line, legs, upper lip, chin, back, chest and arms.
Diode laser hair removal
Laser Hair Removal in New Braunfels & Spring Branch
At our New Braunfels and Spring Branch clinics, we use a diode laser that treats all skin types. People ask us whether laser hair removal is permanent, whether it will work on their hair, and how many sessions it takes. Here’s how we plan it. Every plan starts with a consult, where we look at your skin, your hair color and the areas you want treated. For more background, read our laser hair removal guide.
Treatment series
Often four to eight sessions, about four to eight weeks apart.
Session time
A few minutes for the upper lip, up to about an hour for full legs.
Aftercare
Redness or small bumps for a few hours to a couple of days. Wear sunscreen and stay out of the sun.
How it works
How laser hair removal works
Melanin, the pigment that gives hair its color, absorbs the laser light. The heat travels down into the follicle and damages the part that grows new hair. The laser only affects follicles that are actively growing, so each session reaches a new group as they enter the growth phase. That’s why one visit is never enough.
Results
Is it permanent?
The FDA lets laser devices claim “permanent hair reduction.” That means a lasting drop in the number of hairs that grow back, not zero hair forever. Many people see a large reduction after a full series, and the hair that returns is often finer and lighter. Hormone changes such as pregnancy, menopause or PCOS can wake up new follicles, so some people come back for a maintenance session once or twice a year.
Fit
Who is a good candidate?
Hair color
Laser works best on dark hair. Blonde, red, gray and white hair has little pigment for the light to target, so laser usually doesn’t work well on it. If your hair is light, we’ll tell you at your consult instead of selling you a series that won’t help.
Skin tone
We use a diode laser that treats all skin types. Your provider checks your skin type before your first session and adjusts the settings.
When to wait
We may ask you to postpone if you’re pregnant, have a fresh tan or sunburn, or have a rash or skin infection in the area. Tell us if you’ve taken isotretinoin (Accutane) in the past several months, take a medication that makes your skin sensitive to light, get cold sores in the area, or have a history of keloid scars.
Areas
Areas we treat
Underarms, bikini line, legs, upper lip, chin, back, chest and arms. Small areas take a few minutes. For full legs or a full back, your provider will give you a time estimate when you book.
For our HRT patients
Free lip and chin laser hair removal
If you’re an Uplifting hormone therapy patient, laser hair removal on your upper lip and chin is free. Ask about it at your next visit.
What happens
Your visit, step by step
01
Consult
We look at your skin, hair color, health history and the areas you want treated, and tell you plainly whether laser is a good fit.
02
Prepare
Stop waxing, plucking, threading and sugaring about four weeks ahead. Shave the area the day before. Skip sun, tanning beds and self-tanner for a few weeks, and come with clean skin and no lotion, deodorant or makeup on the area.
03
Treatment
Each pulse feels like a quick snap, like a rubber band, followed by brief warmth. We can apply numbing cream to sensitive areas first.
04
Aftercare
Use a cool compress for redness. Treated hairs shed over one to three weeks. Shaving is fine between sessions, but don't wax or pluck. Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen on treated areas.
Safety
Side effects
Redness and small bumps are common for a few hours to a couple of days. Less often, laser can cause blistering, crusting, or lighter or darker patches of skin. These are usually temporary, and scarring is rare. The risk is lowest when the settings match your skin type and you’ve stayed out of the sun beforehand. Call us if anything worries you after a session.
Cost
What does laser hair removal cost?
The price depends on the size of the area and how many sessions your plan includes. We go over the total for your series at your consult, so you know the cost before you start. If you’d like to spread it out, we offer payment plans through Affirm and Cherry. See payment options.
Locations
Laser hair removal near you
We offer laser hair removal at both clinics:
- New Braunfels: 651 N. Business IH-35, Suite #720. Convenient for Gruene, McQueeney, Seguin, Schertz, Cibolo and Garden Ridge.
- Spring Branch: 322 Singing Oaks STE 102, off Highway 281. Convenient for Bulverde, Canyon Lake, Smithson Valley, Timberwood Park and Boerne.
Looking at other options? See our other laser treatments or, for a temporary option, waxing in our spa.
Questions
Laser hair removal questions
Does laser hair removal hurt?
Most people feel a quick snap and brief warmth with each pulse. The upper lip and bikini line tend to feel stronger, and numbing cream can help.
How many sessions will I need?
Often four to eight, spaced about four to eight weeks apart. Face sessions are usually closer together than body sessions, because facial hair cycles faster.
Can I shave between sessions?
Yes. Shaving leaves the root in place. Avoid waxing, plucking and threading during your series.
Does it work on blonde, red or gray hair?
Usually not well. Those colors have little pigment for the laser to target, and we'll tell you honestly at your consult.
Is it safe for darker skin?
Yes. Our diode laser treats all skin types. Your provider checks your skin type first and sets the laser for it.
When will I see results?
Treated hairs shed within a few weeks of each session. Most people notice slower, thinner regrowth after the first few sessions, with the full result after the series.
Is IPL the same as laser hair removal?
No. IPL uses a broad range of wavelengths, while a laser uses a single wavelength. We use IPL mainly for sun spots and redness. See IPL photofacial.
Do HRT patients get laser hair removal free?
Yes, on the upper lip and chin. Uplifting HRT patients get laser hair removal on those two areas free. Ask about it at your next visit, or read about hormone therapy.
Can I pay over time?
Yes. We offer payment plans through Affirm and Cherry. See payment options.
Client perspective
Google review
“So thorough… absolutely fantastic! She [Jennifer] is so caring and so is her assistant!”
Not sure laser is right for your hair?
Book a consult at our New Braunfels or Spring Branch clinic. We’ll look at your skin and hair, tell you plainly whether laser fits, and map out the sessions and cost.