 
Laser Hair Removal in Chicago: Smooth Skin, No More Razors
PURE uses the Venus Velocity laser, the latest Venus hair removal system, to reduce unwanted hair on the face, underarms, bikini line, legs, back and more. Here is how it works, what a session feels like, and what to expect from your plan at any of PURE’s five Chicago-area clinics.
- 15 to 60 minper session, by area
- 6 to 8 sessionsfor most areas
- No downtimefor most people
Laser hair removal at a glance
- Technology
- Venus Velocity diode laser
- Feels like
- Warm snaps with cooling
- Session time
- 15 to 60 minutes
- Sessions needed
- Usually 6 to 8
- Downtime
- None for most people
- Results
- Long-lasting reduction
How Laser Hair Removal Works
The laser sends quick pulses of light into the skin, where the pigment in each hair absorbs the energy. That heat travels down the hair to its follicle and disables it, so the follicle stops producing new hair. Skin around the follicle is left alone, and a cooling tip protects the surface the whole time.
Hair grows in cycles, and the laser only affects follicles that are actively growing on treatment day. That is why results build over a series of sessions spaced a few weeks apart, rather than in one visit. After each session the treated hairs shed on their own over one to three weeks.
Because the laser targets pigment, it works best on hair with color. Dark hair on any skin tone responds well. White, grey and very light blonde hair holds too little pigment for the laser to find, which your specialist will tell you honestly at your consultation.
The Venus Velocity Laser We Use
PURE treats with the Venus Velocity, the latest laser hair removal system from Venus Concept. It is a medical-grade 800 nm diode laser built for comfort and speed. Diode lasers are the workhorse of modern hair removal: they reach the depth where follicles live, and they can be tuned for different skin tones and hair types.
Why clients like it
The applicator cools the skin as it fires, so most sessions feel like warm snaps rather than stings. Its treatment window covers skin quickly, which keeps larger areas such as legs or a full back comfortable and efficient. And because the settings adjust to your skin, a wide range of skin tones can be treated safely.
Trained specialists, medical standards
Every laser session at PURE is performed by a trained laser specialist following medical protocols, with settings chosen for your skin tone, hair color and the area treated. Your first visit always starts with a consultation and a skin assessment, never straight with full treatment.
Where We Remove Hair
Nearly any area with unwanted hair can be treated. These are the most requested.
Face and Upper Lip
Upper lip, chin, cheeks and jawline, with quick sessions and fine precision.
Underarms
One of the fastest areas to treat, and one of the most popular to be done with.
Bikini and Brazilian
From a clean bikini line to full Brazilian, treated with care and privacy.
Legs
Half or full legs for skin that stays smooth without the daily razor.
Back and Shoulders
The most requested areas for men, treated quickly with the wide applicator.
Chest and Abdomen
Defined, even results for chest, stomach line and everything between.
Ingrown hairs and razor bumps improve too, because the follicle itself stops producing the hair that curls back in.
Who Laser Hair Removal Suits
A short consultation confirms this, but here is a helpful starting point.
Often a good fit
- Anyone tired of shaving, waxing or plucking the same area
- Hair with pigment, from light brown to black, on a wide range of skin tones
- People with ingrown hairs, razor bumps or shaving irritation
- Men who want less hair on the back, shoulders, chest or neckline
Best to wait or discuss first
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- White, grey or very light blonde hair in the treatment area
- A fresh tan, recent sunburn or active infection on the area
- Certain medications that make skin light-sensitive, reviewed at your consult
Please share your full medical history, medications and recent sun exposure at your consultation.
Your Laser Hair Removal Timeline
What most people notice, session by session.
- Session day
Quick and simple
Shave the area the day before. The session itself takes 15 to 60 minutes, and you go straight back to your day.
- Week 1 to 3
Treated hair sheds
Hairs that absorbed the laser push out and fall away. This shedding is the treatment working, not regrowth.
- Session 3 to 4
Noticeably less hair
Regrowth comes in patchier, finer and slower. Many people already shave far less by this point.
- Full series
Smooth, low-maintenance skin
After 6 to 8 sessions most treated hair is gone for good. An occasional touch-up keeps hormonal regrowth in check.
Before and After Your Session
A little preparation makes every session safer and more effective.
Before your session
- Shave the area 12 to 24 hours before your visit
- No waxing, plucking or threading for 4 to 6 weeks before and during your series
- Avoid tanning, strong sun and self-tanner for 2 weeks before
- Come in with clean skin, free of lotions, deodorant and makeup on the area
After your session
- Mild redness or small bumps for a few hours is normal
- Skip hot tubs, saunas and hard workouts for 24 hours
- Protect the area with SPF 30 or higher whenever it sees sun
- Shaving between sessions is fine whenever you like
Your specialist gives you a full prep and aftercare sheet at your first visit, tuned to your skin.
How Laser Hair Removal Pricing Works
Pricing is per area, by its size, and a package of sessions costs much less per visit than paying session by session. You will see your plan and total before any treatment.
Laser Hair Removal Packages: Up to 70% Off
Packages are priced by area, and multi-area plans save the most per session.
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Every plan starts with a free consultation and skin assessment, so you know your exact package price before you book.
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Compare PlansLaser Hair Removal Near You
Every PURE clinic offers laser hair removal with the same standards and the same Venus Velocity technology. Pick the one closest to home or work.
Gold Coast
N. Dearborn St, downtown
Near River North, Streeterville, the Loop
Visit PURE Gold Coast →Roscoe Village
North Center, Chicago
Near Lakeview, Lincoln Square, North Side
Visit PURE Roscoe Village →Skokie
Old Orchard
Near Evanston, Wilmette, Glenview
Visit PURE Skokie →Oak Brook
Oakbrook Terrace
Near Hinsdale, Elmhurst, Downers Grove
Visit PURE Oak Brook →Naperville
1620 Pebblewood Ln, Ste 124
Near Aurora, Lisle, Wheaton
Visit PURE Naperville →Laser Hair Removal Questions, Answered
Does laser hair removal hurt?
Most people describe quick warm snaps, like a light rubber band flick. Our Venus Velocity laser cools the skin as it works, so sessions are far more comfortable than waxing for most clients.
How many sessions will I need?
Most areas need 6 to 8 sessions spaced 4 to 8 weeks apart, because hair grows in cycles and the laser only affects hair in its active growth phase. Your specialist confirms a plan for your hair and skin at your consultation.
Is laser hair removal permanent?
After a full series, most treated hair does not grow back, and what does return is usually finer and lighter. Hormones and genetics vary, so an occasional maintenance session keeps the result at its best.
Is it safe for darker skin tones?
Yes. Diode laser systems like ours are used on a wide range of skin tones. Your specialist sets the energy and cooling for your skin, and starts with a test spot when that is the careful choice. Read more in our guide to laser for darker skin.
Can I shave between sessions?
Yes, shaving is fine at any time. Avoid waxing, plucking and threading during your series, because the laser needs the hair root in place to work.
How much does laser hair removal cost at PURE?
Pricing is per area, and a package of sessions costs much less per visit than single sessions. See our laser hair removal packages for current offers, with savings of up to 70 percent on packages.
When is the best time to start?
Fall and winter are ideal in Chicago, because treated skin should stay out of strong sun. Start now and a full series is typically complete by summer.
Do men get laser hair removal?
Yes, very often. Back, shoulders, chest, neck and beard lines are the most requested areas for men at our clinics. Our complete guide for men covers the details.
Talk With a PURE Laser Specialist
A consultation is the best way to learn how many sessions your area needs and what your package will cost. Choose your clinic and a time that works for you.
- Free consultation with a skin assessment
- Your plan and package price confirmed before any treatment
- Open at all five PURE clinics
Prefer to talk? Call 312.312.PURE
More Reading on Laser Hair Removal
Plain-English guides written by our team.
Cost in Chicago: Complete Guide
What each area costs and how packages save.
Read the guide →Laser guideHow Many Sessions Are Needed?
Why hair growth cycles set the pace.
Read the guide →Laser guideLaser for Darker Skin Tones
How modern lasers treat deeper skin safely.
Read the guide →Laser guideBrazilian: What to Expect
Cost, comfort and prep, answered honestly.
Read the guide →Laser guideLaser Hair Removal for Men
Back, chest, neck and beard lines.
Read the guide →Laser guideWhat to Avoid Before Laser
Sun, waxing and products to skip.
Read the guide →Laser guideAftercare for Smooth Recovery
Simple steps for the first 48 hours.
Read the guide →Laser guideHow Long Do Results Last?
What permanent reduction really means.
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