Upper lip permanently smooth

Hair on the upper lip responds particularly well to laser light, because it's usually dark and coarse. That pigment is exactly what absorbs the energy and carries it down to the hair root.

The treatment takes only a few minutes. Most patients describe it as a brief, warm tingling sensation, and anaesthesia isn't necessary.

How many sessions you need depends on your hair and skin type. In most patients, a small proportion of hair remains, which is why the medically correct term is permanent hair reduction.