Both men and women can benefit from laser hair removal for various areas of the face.

Women: unwanted facial hair can be a huge source of embarrassment for women — but it doesn't have to be. Removing facial hair with lasers is a fast, easy and more comfortable alternative to other methods such as waxing or electrolysis. The procedure can take as little as 10 minutes per treatment and you don't need to grow out the hair for it to be effective.

Men: men who dislike shaving can also benefit from laser facial hair removal. In addition to eliminating the need to shave every day, laser hair treatments can also be used to give men a tidier appearance by reducing the amount of hair in areas such as their eyebrows. (It should be noted that special care must be taken when using lasers around the eyes.)

Facial hair is still one of the last taboos for women, which makes life even harder for those who suffer from it. The unwanted hair often appears on the upper lip, chin and sides of the face. Before you decide on the proper removal method, first determine that the cause of the hair growth is not hormonal. If you are experiencing an abnormal growth of hair on these facial areas, or if the hair is very thick, you should consult your doctor to determine the underlying causes before you embark on a removal regime. If the hair growth isn't caused by hormonal abnormalities, you have a number of different options for removal. Using tweezers is fine for eyebrows, but a no-no for facial hair.