Which leads us to the idea of at-home laser hair removal.

Sounds almost too good to be true.

That’s why we went to dermatologists Marisa Garshick and Blair Murphy-Rose.

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They shared everything you could ever want to know about this high-tech at-home hair-removal innovation.

Meet the Experts

What Is Laser Hair Removal?

At-home laser hair works in the same way.

Who Can Use an At-Home unit?

This is because the lasers target pigment, so darker hairs are more easily detectable.

How Do You Use It?

Each area requires a certain number of zaps (or pulses, which sounds less intimidating).

And depending on your results, you’ll likely need to complete several rounds of treatments.

Where Can You Use It?

How Long Do Results Last?

According to Dr. Garshick, “The results can last anywhere from months to years.”

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