Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), commonly called razor bumps, can cause recurring ingrown hairs, irritation and dark marks. Aerolase Neo Elite uses 1064 nm laser technology to progressively reduce unwanted hair growth, helping minimize recurring ingrown hairs and improve skin appearance. Treatment is personalized for different skin tones, including melanin-rich skin.
Pricing
From $300 per Session (Package Rate)
Duration
15 to 30 Minutes
Clinics
North Vancouver
Session Duration
Up to 30 Minutes
Treatment time varies by area; consultation is separate
Recommended Course
4 to 6 Sessions
Progressive hair reduction may help prevent new razor bumps
Frequency and session count depend on the area, hair characteristics and individual response.
Treatment Experience
Contact-Free Application
Brief warmth or mild discomfort may occur
Recovery & Downtime
Minimal Downtime
Temporary redness or sensitivity may occur
Aerolase Neo Elite laser technology targets hair follicles to progressively reduce unwanted hair growth and help manage recurring razor bumps and ingrown hairs. Treatment is tailored to your skin tone, hair characteristics and the areas you want to treat.
Available at Parsa Wellness Clinic
Our clinic offers Aerolase Neo Elite 1064nm laser treatments for patients seeking care for recurring shaving-related bumps and ingrown hairs.
Individual Assessment & Settings
Before treatment, we assess your skin tone, hair characteristics and medical history, then select settings for your individual needs. A range of skin tones can be assessed for suitability.
Area & Hairline Mapping
We plan treatment around the areas affected and your goals, including clear boundaries for beard, jawline and neck treatments when you want to preserve surrounding hair.
Care by Afsa
Your sessions are provided by Afsa, a certified medical aesthetician with a medical background and experience with Aerolase Neo Elite treatments.
Aerolase 650µs Technology
Aerolase Neo Elite delivers 1064nm laser energy that is absorbed by pigment in hair follicles. The treatment is used for progressive hair reduction in selected areas.
The device delivers energy in a 650-microsecond pulse. Your practitioner selects treatment parameters based on the area, skin tone and hair characteristics.
The handpiece is held above the skin during treatment. Patients may feel brief warmth or mild discomfort; sensation varies by person and treatment area.
Multiple sessions are usually needed because hair responds to laser treatment at different growth stages. Results vary, and maintenance may be recommended.
Patient Results
Improvements may develop gradually as unwanted hair growth decreases. Individual results vary based on skin characteristics, hair density and treatment response.
Our Technology
Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) occurs when hairs grow back into the skin, causing bumps and irritation. Aerolase Neo Elite uses short pulses of 1064 nm laser energy to target pigment in hair follicles. By progressively reducing hair growth, treatment may help reduce recurring ingrown hairs and the irritation they cause.
Repeated inflammation can also leave dark marks, known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Reducing new ingrown hairs may help prevent additional marks; existing pigmentation can fade gradually and may need a separate treatment plan. Your provider can assess both concerns during your consultation.
Treatment Pricing
Explore individual treatment sessions and multi-session packages for persistent razor bumps and ingrown hairs. Treatment plans are personalized based on your skin, hair characteristics and treatment goals.
Treatment or package
Total price · CAD
Single Session
3-Session Package
$350 per session · Save $300 compared with individual sessions.
6-Session Package
$300 per session · Save $900 compared with individual sessions.
Not sure which option is right for you?
Discuss the treatment area, coverage, and suitability with your provider.
Skin Concerns
Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) most often describes shaving-related ingrown hairs in the beard area. Similar ingrown-hair concerns can affect other body areas, including the bikini line, underarms and legs. Painful boils, abscesses or suspected infections may need medical assessment before cosmetic laser treatment.
Frequent shaving and friction can cause coarse or curly hairs to grow back into the skin, creating persistent bumps along the beard, jawline and neck. Targeted laser hair reduction may help minimize recurring irritation while preserving untreated beard areas.
Shaving and waxing can contribute to recurring ingrown hairs and inflamed bumps around the bikini line. Laser hair reduction may help prevent new ingrown hairs by reducing hair growth in the affected area.
Repeated razor bumps can leave post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, particularly in melanin-rich skin. Reducing recurring inflammation may help prevent additional marks and support gradual improvement in skin appearance.
Coarse or tightly curled hairs are more likely to re-enter the skin after shaving. Laser treatment reduces unwanted hair growth, helping address one of the main factors contributing to pseudofolliculitis barbae.
Frequent shaving and friction can contribute to recurring ingrown hairs and irritated bumps in the underarm area. Laser hair reduction may help decrease unwanted hair growth and reduce shaving-related irritation.
Recurring ingrown hairs can cause rough texture and inflamed bumps on the thighs and legs. Targeted laser hair reduction may help improve skin smoothness and reduce future shaving-related irritation.
Not every treatment area is suitable for every patient. Your practitioner will assess your skin and hair characteristics, discuss treatment goals, and recommend an appropriate plan. Results vary, and multiple sessions are typically needed.
Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), often called razor bumps, is inflammation that occurs when shaved or removed hairs grow back into the skin. Folliculitis is a broader term for inflammation of hair follicles and can have different causes, including infection. The conditions can look similar, so persistent, painful or pus-filled bumps should be assessed by a healthcare professional before cosmetic laser treatment.
Treatment Comparison
Compare device technology, treatment delivery and expected results. Suitability and outcomes vary, and other medical-grade lasers may also be appropriate.
| Comparison Parameter | Aerolase Neo Elite | Other Laser Hair Reduction Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Laser Technology | 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser featuring a 650-microsecond pulse duration | Technologies vary, including Alexandrite (755 nm), diode (commonly 800–810 nm), and Nd:YAG (1064 nm) systems |
| Skin Tone Considerations | May be considered across a broad range of skin tones, including darker skin types, following individualized assessment | Suitability depends on wavelength, device, skin tone, and treatment settings. Long-pulsed Nd:YAG systems are commonly used for darker skin types |
| Treatment Delivery | Contact-free laser pulses delivered to the targeted treatment area | Treatment methods vary, including contact-based and non-contact systems with different cooling mechanisms |
| Treatment Comfort | Brief warmth, snapping sensations, or mild discomfort may occur | Sensation varies depending on the laser system, cooling technology, treatment settings, and individual sensitivity |
| Ingrown Hair & Razor Bump Management | Targets hair follicles to progressively reduce hair growth, which may help decrease recurring ingrown hairs and PFB-related inflammation | Other appropriately selected laser systems may also reduce hair growth and help manage recurring ingrown hairs and razor bumps |
| Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation | Reducing recurring follicular irritation may help prevent additional dark marks associated with PFB. Existing pigmentation may require separate assessment | Reducing recurring irritation may offer similar benefits. Pigmentation outcomes depend on the device, skin characteristics, and treatment approach |
| Expected Results | Progressive hair reduction over multiple sessions, with potential improvement in recurring razor bumps. Results vary | Hair reduction and improvement in recurring bumps vary according to the device, hair characteristics, skin type, and treatment course |
The Treatment Journey · What to Expect
Your practitioner will review the treatment area, prepare your skin, deliver the laser treatment and provide personalized aftercare guidance.
We assess your skin tone, hair characteristics and areas affected by recurring ingrown hairs. Your practitioner will also review relevant medical history, medications, recent sun exposure and any active skin conditions. Your plan is tailored to your concerns, including any beard areas you wish to preserve.
The treatment area is cleansed and prepared for laser application. Protective eyewear is provided, and treatment settings are selected according to your skin and hair characteristics.
Aerolase Neo Elite delivers controlled 1064nm laser pulses to the treatment area. You may experience brief warmth or mild discomfort as the energy targets unwanted hair follicles.
After treatment, your practitioner provides personalized skincare instructions. Mild redness or sensitivity may occur temporarily, but most patients can resume normal daily activities shortly afterward.
Improvements in recurring razor bumps may develop as unwanted hair growth decreases over successive treatments. Multiple sessions are usually recommended, and maintenance treatments may be needed depending on individual hair growth.
Preparation & Aftercare
Follow your practitioner’s instructions to prepare your skin and support comfortable recovery.
Avoid waxing, plucking or removing hair from the root for approximately four weeks before treatment, unless your practitioner advises otherwise. Do not pick or squeeze inflamed bumps.
Follow your practitioner’s shaving instructions before your appointment. If shaving causes significant irritation or you have active inflamed lesions, contact the clinic for guidance rather than shaving directly over them.
Arrive with clean skin, free from makeup, lotions, fragrances and other products on the treatment area.
Avoid tanning and disclose recent sun exposure, self-tanning products, photosensitizing medications and active skincare ingredients before treatment.
Temporary redness, mild swelling or warmth may occur following treatment. Use gentle skincare products and follow your practitioner’s instructions while the skin settles.
Minimize friction, excessive heat and activities that irritate the treated area for the period recommended by your practitioner.
Protect exposed treatment areas with broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher and avoid unnecessary sun exposure. Consistent sun protection helps reduce the risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation.
Avoid picking treated follicles and temporarily discontinue exfoliating acids, retinoids or abrasive skincare products according to your practitioner’s aftercare instructions.
Contact the clinic if you develop blistering, significant pain, worsening redness or other unexpected skin reactions.
Experienced Clinical Care
Laser treatment for recurring ingrown hairs requires careful consideration of skin tone, hair characteristics and treatment settings. Afsa provides personalized laser treatments using Aerolase Neo Elite technology.
Certified Medical Aesthetician · 27+ Yrs Medical Background
Afsaneh Sadeghi is a certified medical aesthetician at Parsa Wellness Clinic with over 27 years of experience as a specialist physician in Iran and 5 years in Canadian aesthetics. She brings the most advanced developments in medical aesthetics and offers a personalized, transformative experience throughout the journey. At Parsa Wellness Clinic, Afsaneh (Afsa) offers specialized Skincare Treatments like RF Microneedling, OxyGeneo Facials, and exosome therapy, ensuring radiant, healthy skin tailored to individual needs.
Common Inquiries
Learn about PFB, treatment suitability, beard-area planning, pigmentation, shaving, aftercare and session expectations.
Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is an inflammatory skin condition that develops when shaved or removed hairs grow back into the skin. It is particularly common in individuals with coarse or tightly curled hair. The resulting inflammation can cause small bumps, tenderness and post-inflammatory dark marks. PFB is not primarily a bacterial infection, although secondary infection can sometimes occur.
Aerolase Neo Elite uses a 1064nm laser wavelength to target pigment within hair follicles and progressively reduce unwanted hair growth. By reducing the number and thickness of hairs in areas prone to ingrown hairs, treatment may help decrease recurring razor bumps and associated inflammation. Multiple sessions are typically required.
Aerolase Neo Elite uses a 1064nm wavelength and 650µs pulse duration, allowing treatment of a broad range of skin tones, including Fitzpatrick types IV–VI. However, no laser treatment is completely risk-free. A professional assessment and appropriate treatment settings are important to minimize potential pigmentation changes, burns or irritation.
Most patients describe the treatment sensation as brief warmth or mild discomfort. Aerolase Neo Elite uses a contact-free delivery system, and numbing cream is not routinely required. Mild inflammatory razor bumps may be suitable for treatment following assessment. However, suspected infections, abscesses or significantly inflamed lesions may require medical evaluation before laser treatment.
Not necessarily. Treatment can focus on specific areas affected by recurring razor bumps, such as the neck, jawline or collar line. Your practitioner will discuss treatment boundaries and hair reduction goals before proceeding. Hair within the treated area may become permanently reduced, so careful planning is important if you want to preserve your beard shape.
Many patients require approximately 4–6 sessions, although the number varies depending on hair density, skin characteristics and treatment response. Sessions are scheduled according to the treatment area and your practitioner's recommendations. Progressive hair reduction can help decrease recurring ingrown hairs, and maintenance sessions may occasionally be needed.
Laser hair reduction can significantly reduce recurring razor bumps by decreasing unwanted hair growth. However, results vary, and treatment cannot guarantee that razor bumps will never return. Some patients may require maintenance sessions.
Shaving is generally permitted between laser sessions once the skin has settled. Avoid shaving over irritated or inflamed areas. Waxing and plucking should be avoided because they remove the hair from the follicle, which can interfere with laser treatment.
Laser hair reduction may help prevent new post-inflammatory dark spots by reducing recurring ingrown hairs and associated irritation. Existing pigmentation may gradually fade as inflammation decreases, although some patients may benefit from additional pigmentation treatments. Results depend on skin tone, pigmentation severity and individual response.
Unlike shaving and waxing, which temporarily remove hair, laser treatment progressively reduces hair growth within treated follicles. This may help decrease recurring ingrown hairs and razor bumps over time. However, treatment suitability depends on your skin tone, hair characteristics and individual concerns.
Explore other services in Hair Removal (Laser & Electrolysis). A provider can help you understand which options may be appropriate for your concerns and goals.
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Smoother Skin Starts Here
Discover a personalized approach to treating persistent razor bumps and ingrown hairs with Aerolase Neo Elite at Parsa Wellness Clinic in North Vancouver.
