laser hair removal

American  

[ley-zer hair ri-moo-vuhl] / ˈleɪ zər ˈhɛər rɪˌmu vəl /

noun

1. a cosmetic procedure in which very intense pulses of light are shot into hair follicles to slow their growth, eliminating the hair in the treated area over the course of repeated treatments.

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Etymology

Origin of laser hair removal

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

They might soon be able to get laser hair removal and cosmetic fillers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

“Laser Hair” for the hairline and “everywhere else,” which we assume means laser hair removal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2025

“Some have gotten laser hair removal to help, but it doesn’t necessarily totally work.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 5, 2023

Her request for coverage of treatments including laser hair removal and electrolysis were previously denied, the lawsuit states.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2022

If you want to eliminate chin hairs permanently, you might consider laser hair removal or electrolysis, Dr. Lamb said, which both work by damaging the hair follicle so it stops producing hair.

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2021