My 2013–2025 Journey, Real Costs, and When an At-Home Device Makes More Sense How Laser Hair Removal Works (and Why Results Don’t Last “Forever”) Laser (in office) and IPL (in office or at home) both target pigment (melanin) in the hair to heat/damage the follicle and reduce regrowth. Because only a portion of hairs are in the right stage (anagen) at any time, you need a series of treatments. Even after a several sessions, hormones, new follicles, and time can lead to regrowth often finer/lighter. Many people plan on maintenance (annually or as needed). My first round of clinic laser Back in 2013, I invested in professional laser hair removal…