Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal at SDBotox for permanent reduction of unwanted hair on the face, underarms, bikini line, legs, back, and chest. Multiple sessions are required to target hair in all growth phases. Special promotional pricing available. Treatments are performed by trained nurses and estheticians under physician oversight.

SDBotox offers laser hair removal across all eight San Diego area locations, providing access to permanent hair reduction close to home for patients throughout the county from Chula Vista to Carlsbad. Laser hair removal works on the principle of selective photothermolysis: the laser emits light at a wavelength selectively absorbed by melanin in the hair shaft and follicular bulge, generating heat that destroys the follicle's ability to produce new hair without meaningfully damaging the surrounding skin. Because hair follicles are only susceptible to laser damage during their active growth phase (anagen), and only approximately 20–30% of follicles are in anagen at any one time, multiple sessions spaced four to six weeks apart are required to treat all follicles progressively across their natural growth cycles. A standard course of six to eight sessions achieves 70–90% permanent hair reduction in most patients, with maintenance sessions occasionally needed annually thereafter. Treatment areas at SDBotox include the full face (upper lip, chin, sideburns), underarms, full legs, bikini and Brazilian, chest, back, shoulders, and arms. The clinic's nursing staff and licensed estheticians perform treatments under physician oversight. Post-treatment care includes avoiding sun exposure to the treated area for at least two weeks and applying broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily. Mild temporary redness and a sensation similar to a mild sunburn in the treated area typically resolve within twenty-four hours. Promotional pricing is available — contact the nearest SDBotox location for current offers.