Male Intimate Laser: What's Actually Involved, Discreetly Explained

This is what most men who go to book remember having searched for over weeks without getting a clear-cut response, as clinics either omit the topic in silence or beat around the bush with euphemisms. Then, it is all here.

It is clinical treatment, carried out in a private room, by a clinically qualified operator, who performs this procedure on a weekly basis. Should you be considering Laser Hair Removal For Men In Birmingham and this is the area you would like to treat, no-one in the clinic would think twice about it. It is one of the top five most requested male treatments, and one of the least talked about.

The significance of the areas themselves

Terminology is different in every clinic, and this is half the trouble. Get definitions in writing before you make an appointment anywhere.

Male bikini line:- The strip running around the top of the thigh and each side of the groin. Nothing in the middle. This is the smallest option.

Male Brazilian:- Front (shaft and scrotum), usually leaving a strip or triangle of hair above.

Male Hollywood:- From beginning to end, down the between of the butt. Just dumps.

Perianal:- Sometimes a separate commodity and sometimes a Hollywood bundle. Make sure which way it is, as the difference in price can be quite a lot.

What the appointment involves

At the beginning of each appointment the client is asked to clarify their reasons for seeking help. You will then be shown into a private treatment room and offered a towel or disposable underwear. The practitioner leaves the room while you strip off, then knocks before the comes in.

All of the area to be treated should be shaved closely about a day before. Have it done. If you turn up with unshaved most clinics will shave it for you for a charge or rebook you.

At some point during treatment the practitioner will ask you to tighten the skin in certain places or move position. Each step will be explained before it is done. Nothing will be done without prior permission.

It's quicker than men think! A bikini line takes about 15 mins, a full Hollywood about 30 to 40 mins.

Honest response on pain

This has to be the most sensitive area on the male body and is always treated as such. The scrotum being the least, followed by the perianal area and then the bikini line being the mildest.

Hot flick per pulse instead of a slow burn, painful time over in a flash. Hurts a lot more in the lead-up than it does when you're actually having it but it's not exactly comfy. Cooling down makes it more bearable. Ask if you'd like a break.

Sessions and aftercare

Count on 8 to 10 treatments scheduled every 4 to 6 weeks. Because it is coarse and hormone-dependant, intimate hair is one of the slowest areas to clear and will usually require known occasional maintenance afterwards.

24 to 48 hours after: loose cotton underwear, no gym, no swimming, no sauna, no hot bath. Some redness and bumps around the follicles are normal for a day or so.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a male Brazilian and Hollywood?

Brazilian is always the front and some hair is left on top, Hollywood takes everything off from front to back including the perianal area. check with your clinic what they refer to.

Will I be fully undressed? 

Only the area being treated will be exposed. A towel or disposable pants are provided for you and the practitioner leaves the room whilst you are prepared.

Can I request a male or female practitioner? 

Just ask at the time of your booking. It is a common question in clinics and should not be uncomfortable.

Does it hurt more than other areas?

Yes, mainly the scrotum. It's sharp rather than longer dull sensation, and each area takes minutes to complete.

Do I need to shave beforehand?

Yes, you should shave close the day before. Usually, a fee or a reschedule if you come unshaven.

How many sessions will I need?

Treatments I require eight to ten sessions, usually four to six weeks apart with a top-up given after a few months.

Is there any medical reason not to, have it?

Active infections, some skin problems and a few drugs temporarily rule it out. Disclose everything when you have the consultation.