--- title: Laser Hair Removal | St. Johns Aesthetics St. Augustine FL description: Explore personalized laser hair removal treatments for smoother skin and long-term hair reduction at St. Johns Aesthetics in St. Augustine, Florida. --- [Skip to main content](https://sjawc.com/laser-hair-removal#main-content) [![St Johns Aesthetics and Wellness Center](https://sjawc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SJAWC%20logo%20(1).png?width=44&height=44&name=SJAWC%20logo%20(1).png) **St Johns** Aesthetics & Wellness Center](https://sjawc.com/?hsLang=en) - [Services](https://sjawc.com/services?hsLang=en) - [Injectables](https://sjawc.com/injectables?hsLang=en) - [Laser Resurfacing](https://sjawc.com/laser-resurfacing?hsLang=en) - [Laser Hair Removal](https://sjawc.com/laser-hair-removal?hsLang=en) - [Chemical Peels](https://sjawc.com/chemical-peels?hsLang=en) - [Attiva](https://sjawc.com/attiva?hsLang=en) - [Hair Restoration](https://sjawc.com/hair-restoration?hsLang=en) - [Micro-Needling](https://sjawc.com/micro-needling?hsLang=en) - [The O-Shot](https://sjawc.com/the-o-shot?hsLang=en) - [Skin Care](https://sjawc.com/skin-care?hsLang=en) - [PDO Threads](https://sjawc.com/pdo-threads?hsLang=en) - [Weight Management](https://sjawc.com/weight-management?hsLang=en) - [Before & After](https://sjawc.com/before-and-after?hsLang=en) - [Packages](https://sjawc.com/beauty-packages?hsLang=en) - [Beauty Packages](https://sjawc.com/beauty-packages?hsLang=en) - [Financing](https://sjawc.com/financing?hsLang=en) - [Blog](https://sjawc.com/blog?hsLang=en) - [About Us](https://sjawc.com/about-us?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://sjawc.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) - [Patient Portal](https://blvd.app/@sjawc/login) - [Book Now](https://www.joinblvd.com/b/sjawc/widget#/visit-type) ✕ - [Home](https://sjawc.com/?hsLang=en) - [Services](https://sjawc.com/services?hsLang=en) - [Injectables](https://sjawc.com/injectables?hsLang=en) - [Laser Resurfacing](https://sjawc.com/laser-resurfacing?hsLang=en) - [Laser Hair Removal](https://sjawc.com/laser-hair-removal?hsLang=en) - [Chemical Peels](https://sjawc.com/chemical-peels?hsLang=en) - [Attiva](https://sjawc.com/attiva?hsLang=en) - [Hair Restoration](https://sjawc.com/hair-restoration?hsLang=en) - [Micro-Needling](https://sjawc.com/micro-needling?hsLang=en) - [The O-Shot](https://sjawc.com/the-o-shot?hsLang=en) - [Skin Care](https://sjawc.com/skin-care?hsLang=en) - [PDO Threads](https://sjawc.com/pdo-threads?hsLang=en) - [Weight Management](https://sjawc.com/weight-management?hsLang=en) - [Before & After](https://sjawc.com/before-and-after?hsLang=en) - [Beauty Packages](https://sjawc.com/beauty-packages?hsLang=en) - [Financing](https://sjawc.com/financing?hsLang=en) - [Blog](https://sjawc.com/blog?hsLang=en) - [About Us](https://sjawc.com/about-us?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us](https://sjawc.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) - [Patient Portal](https://blvd.app/@sjawc/login) - [Book Now](https://www.joinblvd.com/b/sjawc/widget#/visit-type) Laser Hair Reduction · St. Johns, Florida # Less shaving. *More time for you.* A personalized laser hair reduction series designed to reduce unwanted hair, razor irritation, and ingrown hairs across commonly treated face and body areas. [Schedule a Consultation](https://www.joinblvd.com/b/sjawc/widget#/visit-type)[Explore Treatment](https://sjawc.com/laser-hair-removal#treatments) **15+**Years in Aesthetics **Nearly 30**Years of Medical Experience **Personal**Consultation First ![Laser Hair Removal treatment at St. Johns Aesthetics](https://sjawc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Laser%20Hair%20Removal/laser-hair-removal-sjawc-header.jpg?width=1200&height=900&name=laser-hair-removal-sjawc-header.jpg) Treatment begins with a consultation**Clear guidance. Realistic expectations.**Your plan is built around candidacy, goals, and safety. What brings you here? **Time**Spend less time shaving or waxing **Comfort**Reduce recurring razor irritation **Confidence**Feel smoother in the areas that matter to you Our Approach ## Hair reduction works best as a planned series—not a one-time promise. Hair grows in cycles, and laser energy is most effective when follicles are actively growing. Your plan accounts for treatment area, hair characteristics, skin tone, timing, and realistic maintenance needs. **Consultation first** Appropriateness and alternatives are assessed before treatment. **Individualized settings** Technique and intensity are selected for your anatomy and goals. **Clear expectations** Benefits, limitations, recovery, and risks are discussed directly. **Long-term thinking** Your plan can be staged and adjusted as your needs evolve. Treatment Planning ## Options shaped around *your goals.* Each option addresses a different concern. Consultation determines candidacy, sequencing, and whether another approach is more appropriate. 01 / LASER HAIR REMOVAL ### Small Areas Focused treatment for areas such as the upper lip, chin, underarms, or bikini line. - Face - Underarms - Bikini - Targeted areas 02 / LASER HAIR REMOVAL ### Larger Areas Efficient treatment planning for legs, back, chest, arms, or multiple areas. - Legs - Back - Chest - Arms 03 / LASER HAIR REMOVAL ### Maintenance Periodic sessions may help address new or remaining growth after the initial series. - Long-term reduction - Hormonal changes - New growth - Touch-ups ![Laser Hair Removal consultation and treatment planning](https://sjawc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Laser%20Hair%20Removal/laser-hair-removal-sjawc-header.jpg?width=1200&height=900&name=laser-hair-removal-sjawc-header.jpg) Personalized Assessment ## A plan built from the *right questions.* Your concern, health history, prior treatment, timeline, and tolerance for recovery all affect the recommendation. 01 **Face & neck** Upper lip, chin, jawline, and neck. 02 **Body** Underarms, arms, legs, back, chest, and abdomen. 03 **Bikini areas** Treatment plans shaped around your preferred coverage. [Discuss Your Goals](https://www.joinblvd.com/b/sjawc/widget#/visit-type) Treatment Perspective ## Personalized care. *Realistic outcomes.* Photography and consultation help establish a useful baseline. Individual outcomes vary and no specific result can be guaranteed. ![Smooth-Skin Planning](https://sjawc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_712586230.jpg?width=900&height=700&name=shutterstock_712586230.jpg) **Smooth-Skin Planning** Area, skin tone, and hair characteristics guide treatment settings. ![Personalized Series](https://sjawc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Website/Office/lorie-cosultation-1a.jpg?width=900&height=700&name=lorie-cosultation-1a.jpg) **Personalized Series** Appointments are spaced to target changing growth cycles. ![Experienced Care](https://sjawc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lorie-carter-optimized.jpg?width=900&height=700&name=lorie-carter-optimized.jpg) **Experienced Care** Treatment recommendations are based on a clinical assessment. Individual results vary. Images and descriptions are educational and do not guarantee an outcome. What to Expect ## A clear path from *consultation to follow-up.* 01 **Consultation** Confirm that your hair and skin characteristics are appropriate for the available technology. 02 **Preparation** Shaving is commonly recommended before treatment; waxing or plucking may need to be avoided. 03 **Treatment** A handheld device delivers controlled energy to the treatment area. Sensation varies by location and sensitivity. 04 **Series & maintenance** Multiple sessions are typically required because not all hair is in the same growth phase at once. ![Lorie Carter, APRN](https://sjawc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lorie-carter-optimized.jpg?width=800&height=1000&name=lorie-carter-optimized.jpg) **15+**Years in Aesthetics Meet Your Provider ## Experience matters. *So does judgment.* Lorie Carter, APRN, brings nearly 30 years of medical experience and more than 15 years of aesthetic specialization to every treatment plan. Her approach is direct, educational, and centered on whether a treatment is appropriate rather than focused on selling a procedure. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Nearly 30 years of medical experience 15+ years of aesthetic specialization Personalized treatment planning [Learn More About Lorie](https://sjawc.com/about-us?hsLang=en) Frequently Asked Questions ## Know before you *book.* Is laser hair removal permanent?+ Laser treatment is best described as long-term hair reduction. Many patients experience a substantial decrease in growth, but maintenance may be needed and individual results vary. How many sessions are needed?+ A series is typically recommended because hair follicles cycle through active and inactive phases. The exact number depends on the area, hair, skin, hormones, and response. Can I wax between appointments?+ Waxing and plucking remove the follicle target and are generally avoided during a laser series. Shaving is commonly permitted, but follow the practice’s specific instructions. Does it work on every hair color?+ Laser energy relies on pigment in the hair. Very light, gray, white, or red hair may respond poorly. Consultation is necessary. Can darker skin tones be treated?+ Appropriate technology, settings, and provider experience are essential. Skin tone must be evaluated before treatment. Related Services ## Continue exploring. [**Skin Care**View service →](https://sjawc.com/skin-care?hsLang=en)[**Chemical Peels**View service →](https://sjawc.com/chemical-peels?hsLang=en)[**Laser Resurfacing**View service →](https://sjawc.com/laser-resurfacing?hsLang=en) ## Ready for a personalized *laser hair removal consultation?* Schedule with Lorie Carter, APRN, at St. Johns Aesthetics and Wellness Center. 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