Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal at Beyond the Needle Med Spa in Studio City is delivered using medical-grade laser technology calibrated to safely and effectively target hair follicles across a range of Fitzpatrick skin types. The laser energy is absorbed by melanin within the follicle, converting to heat that damages the follicle's capacity to produce future hair growth while leaving the surrounding epidermis intact — a principle known as selective photothermolysis.

Common treatment areas include the upper lip, chin, sideburns, underarms, bikini and Brazilian, full legs, half legs, arms, back, chest, and abdomen. Because laser energy is most effective during the anagen (active growth) phase of the hair cycle — and only approximately 20–30% of follicles are in this phase at any given time — a series of six to eight sessions spaced four to six weeks apart is required to achieve optimal, long-lasting reduction across…

Patients at the Studio City clinic can expect significant reduction in hair density and coarseness after each successive session, with most achieving 80–90% permanent reduction following a complete series. Annual maintenance sessions are recommended for hormonally influenced growth areas such as the chin, upper lip, or bikini. Beyond the Needle serves patients from Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Burbank, Toluca Lake, North Hollywood, and the broader San…