This article is a translation of the original French article “Comment se déroule une séance d'épilation du maillot ?” and is intended for the French market. Treatments, availability and prices may differ at our London clinic.
The different types of hair removal for a full bikini
Several methods exist, each with its own advantages and drawbacks. Here is an overview of the most common options, highlighting why laser hair removal stands out as the best option for those seeking long-lasting results and a more comfortable experience for full bikini hair removal.
Shaving
- Advantages: accessible, quick and can be done at home.
- Drawbacks: requires very frequent sessions, high risk of irritation, spots and ingrown hairs; results are short-lived.
Hot waxing
- Advantages: relatively long-lasting results, up to a few weeks; leaves the skin smooth for a full bikini.
- Drawbacks: can be painful; risk of irritation and ingrown hairs; requires a certain hair length to be effective with hot wax and needs to be done relatively frequently.
Depilatory creams
- Advantages: easy, painless application; can be used at home.
- Drawbacks: risk of allergic and chemical reactions; often an unpleasant smell; very short-lived results.
Laser hair removal
- Advantages: offers permanent hair removal, eradicates ingrown hairs, is not painful.
- Drawbacks: the initial cost may be perceived as high, but in reality it is far more economical over a lifetime to have your few sessions of laser hair removal. Let us explain: although waxing may seem cheaper in the short term, the costs add up over time, as it has to be repeated regularly. For a rough estimate, let us assume you wax each area (bikini line, half legs, underarms) every 4 weeks. You start at the age of 20 and continue until 60. With an average of 3 pots of wax per session, that represents 1,440 pots of wax saved over a lifetime, or €14,400 if we estimate a pot at €10. So laser hair removal is indeed far more economical than waxing.
Thanks to the innovative pulsed cold-air system of Clarity II, sessions become almost painless, eliminating the need for numbing creams and making the experience far more pleasant. This system reduces the sensation of heat, ensuring a more comfortable session and a quick recovery, without the discomfort usually associated with traditional hair removal methods.
By choosing laser hair removal, you opt for a method that not only preserves the softness and health of your skin but also promises lasting effectiveness, perfectly in line with Innerskin's commitment to cutting-edge, non-invasive skincare technologies.
What happens during a full bikini hair removal session?
Before hair removal, it is recommended to shave the area concerned the day before the session to prepare the skin. This step is crucial to optimise the effectiveness of the treatment.
- Skin preparation: cleansing and precise marking of the area to be treated to ensure a targeted, safe full bikini treatment.
- Laser application: use of cutting-edge laser technologies to emit light pulses that penetrate the skin and destroy the hair follicles at the source, inhibiting hair regrowth.
- Post-laser care: after hair removal, a soothing cream is applied to calm the skin and reduce any sensation of heat or redness, ensuring immediate comfort and supporting the skin's recovery.
Bikini line laser hair removal at Innerskin is designed to offer a comfortable experience and long-lasting results, in keeping with a professional approach that respects the patient's well-being.
Is there a risk of damaging the skin when removing bikini line hair?
Bikini line laser hair removal, as practised by Innerskin, is a cutting-edge technology that specifically targets the hair follicles without damaging the surrounding skin. Thanks to settings precisely adjusted by our experts, the treatment ensures maximum safety while delivering excellent results. This non-invasive approach minimises the risk of irritation and ingrown hairs, promising a more comfortable experience and permanent results.
How long before hair grows back after bikini line hair removal?
By focusing laser light on the hair follicles, this technique causes their progressive destruction, thereby reducing hair regrowth. Results vary from person to person, but a series of 6 to 8 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart is generally recommended for optimal effectiveness. After this initial treatment, patients often notice a significant reduction in regrowth, with some requiring annual maintenance sessions to maintain the results in the long term.
