What Causes the Pain of Brazilian Waxing and Laser Hair Removal for Men?

Hello.

I’m Wi Young-jin from Beauty’s Doctor.

Brazilian hair removal used to be considered a treatment primarily for women,

but these days,

quite a lot of men

are looking into it as well.

It is especially attracting interest

among people who exercise frequently

or pay close attention to hygiene,

among other reasons.

However, when you search online,

there are many reviews saying things like

“it hurts terribly”

and

“it brings tears to your eyes,”

so many people feel anxious even before getting started.

To give you the conclusion first,

👉 It is definitely fairly painful.

The degree of pain varies from person to person

and may differ depending on the treatment area and hair condition.

📌 Why is the first session usually the most painful?

The Brazilian area

is naturally relatively thin-skinned and sensitive.

Because it contains many nerves,

laser stimulation may also feel more intense.

In addition, at the beginning,

the hair follicles themselves are thick and dark.

Because lasers target the melanin pigment in the hair,

thicker and darker hair

absorbs more energy.

That is why

pain is often felt most intensely during the first session.

In particular,

✔️ Around the scrotum

✔️ The perineum

✔️ Around the anus

are relatively more sensitive,

so there can also be considerable differences depending on the area.

However, as sessions accumulate,

the hair gradually becomes finer

and the overall amount of hair decreases.

Then, as the laser response becomes milder,

pain also often decreases quickly.

⚡ There are also ways to reduce the pain

Pain management is very important

for Brazilian hair removal.

Especially if it is your first session,

using enough anesthetic cream

may be helpful.

It is commonly applied

about one hour before the treatment.

During the treatment,

rather than increasing the intensity too aggressively,

it is important to adjust it gradually

while observing the skin’s response.

If the pain is too severe,

the treatment may be continued

with breaks in between.

Immediately after the treatment,

cooling and soothing care

may help relieve the burning sensation.

🔍 How many sessions are usually needed?

The number of sessions and the intervals between them

may vary depending on the individual’s hair condition

and skin condition.

However, if there is a particularly large amount of hair

or the hair is especially thick,

additional sessions may be necessary.

Treatment intervals

are usually around five to six weeks.

Laser hair removal works by

weakening the hair follicles themselves

as sessions accumulate.

Therefore, unlike waxing,

the same level of pain as the first time

does not necessarily recur every time.

Also, while waxing often allows the hair

to grow back as it was over time,

laser hair removal is a treatment method

that delivers laser energy to the hair follicles.

⚠️ Important things to know before treatment

Before Brazilian hair removal,

it is best not to leave the hair too long.

It is standard to trim it short

with a razor beforehand.

On the other hand, if you remove the hair from the root,

as with waxing or tweezers,

the pigment that the laser needs to react to disappears,

which may reduce its effectiveness.

That is why it is important

not to pluck the hair before treatment.

💡 Post-treatment care is also important

Immediately after the treatment,

the skin remains warm and irritated.

Therefore, for about one to two weeks,

it is best to reduce exposure to intense heat and stimulation, such as

❌ Saunas

❌ Korean-style jjimjilbangs

❌ Strenuous exercise

Also, rather than wearing overly tight underwear,

comfortable cotton underwear

can help reduce friction against the skin.

Immediately after treatment,

red bumps resembling folliculitis

may sometimes appear,

but in most cases they naturally subside within a few days.

However, side effects such as

folliculitis, burns, and hyperpigmentation

may occur after treatment...

You should immediately visit a medical institution and receive appropriate care.

Also, on the day of treatment,

because skin irritation may remain,

it is often recommended to refrain from sexual intercourse

for about two to three days.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Q. Is there a way to reduce the pain?

A. Using enough anesthetic cream before treatment

is the most helpful approach.

It is also important to adjust the intensity

while observing the skin’s response,

rather than starting at too high an intensity.

Q. Is permanent hair removal possible?

A. After completing a sufficient number of sessions,

this treatment is intended to achieve long-term hair reduction.

However, new hair follicles may become active

due to hormonal influences,

so it is more realistic to view it as long-term management

rather than “completely permanent” hair removal.

Thank you for reading this long post.

This was Wi Young-jin.