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Put down the razor.
Keep the smooth.
Permanent hair reduction with the Bare 808 laser, the gold standard for safe, comfortable, lasting results. No razor burn, no ingrown hairs, no downtime.
Free consultation, and your first treatment can be done at the same appointment.
Lasting freedom from unwanted hair
Unwanted hair has a way of making us feel self-conscious, and the usual fixes of shaving, waxing, and tweezing only buy a few days before the cycle starts again. Laser hair removal breaks that cycle by treating hair at the root.
At Renew MedSpa, we use the Bare 808 laser system, a gold-standard device for effective hair removal on Fitzpatrick skin types I through V, including sensitive skin and sensitive areas. Treatments are quick, comfortable, and safe for both men and women on nearly any part of the body. Our most common treatment areas include the brow, upper lip, chin, face, neck, arms, legs, back, underarms, stomach, chest, bikini, and Brazilian areas.
Results you can measure
Of patients in a published clinical study said they would recommend laser hair removal to others with unwanted hair
Hair reduction after just one session, building toward up to 92% documented after a full diode laser series
Of women report some degree of unwanted hair growth. You are far from alone, and there is a lasting fix
Figures from published clinical research on laser hair removal. Individual results vary.
Light energy, targeted at the root
The Bare 808 combines advanced pulse technology with a chiller-tip contact cooling system, so treatments stay comfortable from start to finish.
Light targets melanin
Pulses of laser energy are absorbed by the melanin in the hair within the follicle, heating the root without damaging the surrounding tissue.
The follicle is disabled
The heat destroys the hair at the root, preventing future regrowth from that follicle. The chiller tip keeps your skin cool and comfortable the whole time.
Treated hair sheds
Over the following 5 to 21 days, treated hair pushes its way out of the follicle and falls away. You will see a reduction in regrowth after every session.
The Bare 808 treatment experience
Quick sessions, very well tolerated
During your session, the Bare 808 laser head makes contact with your skin and moves quickly across the treatment area while pulsing light. The pulses cause a snapping or prickly sensation with some warmth, which most clients tolerate very well.
Right after treatment, your skin may be slightly pink in the treated area. This is normal and expected, and typically dissipates within 30 to 60 minutes post treatment.
From 5 to 21 days after treatment, the treated hair sheds. It may initially look like hair is still growing, but this is the treated hair pushing its way out of the follicle. After about three weeks, you will enjoy a period of little to no hair growth until shortly before your next session.
Smooth, hair-free skin
Lasting reduction, session after session
No more razor stubble
Skip the daily shave for good
No more ingrown hairs
Treat the follicle, end the bumps
No skin irritation
No razor burn, no wax trauma
How many sessions, and how often
The laser treats existing hair and does not prevent brand-new growth, which is usually triggered by hormonal events. At your first visit, we will map out the schedule that fits your areas and your goals.
Some individuals may need more. You will see reduced regrowth after every session.
Face, underarms, bikini, and Brazilian areas cycle faster and are treated more often.
Arms, legs, back, and chest follow a slower growth cycle.
Return to your daily activities immediately after treatment.
How to prepare, and how to care for your skin
Before your treatment
- Shave all hair in the treatment area to the skin. If you arrive unshaved, your appointment may need to be rescheduled.
- Stop tweezing and waxing 2 weeks before facial treatments and 4 weeks before body treatments, and pause them throughout your course of treatment. Shaving between sessions is fine, as often as you like.
- Arrive with clean skin, free of makeup, lotions, creams, and numbing cream on the treatment area.
- Avoid sun exposure for two weeks before treatment. Tanning, tanning beds, and self-tanners must be avoided for 10 days prior. Arriving with an active tan means your appointment will be rescheduled.
- Stop Tretinoin-type products (Renova, Retin A, Retin A Micro, Tri-Luma, Solage, and similar) or Hydroquinone at least 2 to 3 days before treatment.
- Discontinue photosensitizing medications 3 days before treatment and antibiotics two weeks before. Discuss all medications and supplements with your technician.
- Tell your technician about herpes, epilepsy, lupus, melanoma, a tendency to keloid, psoriasis, or pigmentary problems before treatment.
- Female clients: a bikini or Brazilian treatment during menstruation is okay. Please wear a tampon.
- Showering or bathing just before your appointment is recommended and appreciated.
After your treatment
- Apply cold packs to ease any temporary discomfort or sunburn-like warmth.
- Use SPF 30 or greater (UVA/UVB) on the treated area for any sun exposure during your treatment course, and avoid tanning for two weeks after each session. Sun exposure may cause hyper or hypopigmentation.
- Showering and bathing are fine after your session. Pat skin dry rather than rubbing. After underarm treatments, wait 24 hours before applying deodorant.
- Avoid hot tubs, pools, and public gyms for 24 hours to limit exposure to bacteria.
- Moisturize the treated area liberally to help the dead hair exfoliate from the follicle more easily.
- Expect hair to shed over 5 to 21 days, most commonly around days 7 to 10.
Is laser hair removal right for you?
A great fit if you
- Are tired of shaving, waxing, razor burn, or ingrown hairs
- Have hair with pigment (the laser targets melanin in the follicle)
- Have a Fitzpatrick skin type of I through V, including sensitive skin and sensitive areas
- Want a comfortable treatment with no downtime
- Can commit to a series of sessions for full clearance
Not a candidate if you
- Have an active tan or sunburn
- Have epilepsy
- Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to get pregnant
- Are taking Accutane (must be off the medication 6 months prior)
- Are taking photosensitive medications (must be off 3 days prior)
- Have white, red, or gray hair in the treatment area
- Have Fitzpatrick skin type VI (the deepest skin tones)
Laser hair removal for men
Plenty of our laser hair removal clients are men. The most popular areas for men are the back, neck, and shoulders, often treated together as a single large area, along with the chest and stomach. Any area can be treated, and the process, prep, and pricing are exactly the same. If you are tired of shaving your back or asking someone else to, a series of treatments puts an end to it for good.
Back
The most requested area for men
Neck and shoulders
Clean lines without the constant upkeep
Chest and stomach
Smooth or simply thinned, your call
Any other area
If it grows hair with pigment, we can treat it
Simple, package-friendly pricing
Packages bring your per-session cost down, and a series is how you get full clearance. We will help you choose the right package at your free consultation.
Small areas
Brows, chin, upper lip
Medium areas
Arms (half), bikini, Brazilian, buttocks, chest, face, legs (half), neck, shoulders, stomach, underarms
Large areas
Arms (full), back/neck/shoulders, chest/stomach, legs (full)
| Area | 4 Pack | 8 Pack | 12 Pack | 1 Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Area | $400 | $800 | $1,150 | $115 |
| Medium Area | $795 | $1,500 | $2,200 | $220 |
| Large Area | $1,750 | $3,300 | $4,900 | $480 |
| Add-on | Brazilian or bikini extended add-on, $250 | |||
Financing: Cherry financing is available on purchases of $1,500 or more. Choose from 3, 6, 12, 18, or 24 month payment plans, with some qualifying for 0% APR options. A 10% financing fee is added to your purchase when using Cherry. You can view details and apply before your appointment or at checkout.
Laser hair removal FAQ
Most clients find it very tolerable. The pulses feel like a quick snap or prickle with some warmth, and the Bare 808’s chiller-tip contact cooling keeps your skin comfortable throughout the session. Numbing cream is not used or needed for this treatment.
The laser permanently disables the follicles it treats, which is why hair regrowth drops after every session. It treats existing hair, though, and cannot prevent brand-new growth, which is usually triggered by hormonal events such as menstruation or menopause. That is why occasional maintenance treatments may be needed after your initial series.
The Bare 808 comfortably and safely treats Fitzpatrick skin types I through V, including sensitive skin and sensitive areas. Fitzpatrick type VI, the deepest skin tones, is not a candidate for this treatment, because the higher melanin content in the skin competes with the melanin in the hair follicle the laser is targeting, which increases the risk of pigment changes and burns. If you are not sure of your skin type, we will assess it at your free consultation and answer any questions about your eligibility.
The laser works by targeting melanin, the pigment in the hair. White, red, and gray hairs do not contain enough melanin for the light energy to be absorbed, so the laser cannot effectively heat and disable those follicles.
Yes, shave as much as you like between sessions. What you cannot do is tweeze or wax, since those remove the root the laser needs to target. Stop tweezing and waxing 2 weeks before facial treatments and 4 weeks before body treatments, and pause them for your entire course of treatment.
You will see treated hair shedding within 5 to 21 days of each session, most commonly around days 7 to 10, followed by a stretch of little to no growth. Hair reduction builds with every treatment, with full clearance typically reached in a series of 8 to 12 sessions.
Absolutely. Men are regular laser hair removal clients at Renew MedSpa, most commonly for the back, neck, and shoulders, as well as the chest and stomach. The treatment, preparation, and pricing are the same for everyone, and any area can be treated.
Yes. Consultations are free, and as long as you arrive prepared (shaved, no active tan, clean skin with no lotions or makeup on the area), we can often complete your first treatment at the same appointment.
Ready to retire your razor?
Smooth, hair-free skin starts with a free consultation at Renew MedSpa. Book online or give us a call, and we can often complete your first treatment at the same visit.
2121 Cliff Drive, Suite 115, Eagan, MN 55122
