Article updated 22/12/2025
The diode laser is one of the best known at a professional level. Although in recent years its use has expanded and the price of this technique has fallen, diode laser hair removal is a method that is here to stay and to keep evolving as time goes by.
Why has diode laser hair removal undergone this evolution?
Diode laser hair removal has experienced, and continues to experience, considerable growth because it can be used on all types of hair and on practically every skin phototype, including dark skin. This is a clear advantage over other types of laser, such as the alexandrite, which is a device that requires greater investment and which, having a shorter wavelength, remains in a more superficial layer, proving effective mainly on light skin but capable of causing thermal damage on darker skin.
Owing to this broad acceptance at a professional level, the diode laser is the one that has evolved and improved the most over time. Proof of this is that, nowadays, the sensation when destroying the hair follicle is far milder. Most diode laser hair removal devices now incorporate handpiece refrigeration or cooling systems, which help to numb the treated area momentarily and to reduce discomfort during the treatment, as is the case with milesman Compact.
What is diode laser hair removal? How does diode laser hair removal work?
Diode laser hair removal is a method for the permanent removal of the hair follicle, the hair, from any part of the body and at any time of year, even in summer.
At milesman we have the best-selling diode laser on the market, milesman Compact.
milesman Compact, a diode laser with an 810nm wavelength for treating all skin types.Thanks to the innovation of the diode laser device, optimal, safe results are achieved while respecting the skin.
Is diode laser hair removal permanent?
Yes, diode laser hair removal is permanent in the majority of cases, aside from a few exceptions that we will detail further on.
How many sessions are needed for it to be permanent?
The number of sessions can vary from one client to another. These differences are due to individual factors, such as not carrying out the sessions within the scheduled timeframes, not shaving the hair correctly before attending the centre, or using hair removal methods that pull from the root during the course of the treatment.
With diode laser hair removal, between 80% and 90% of the hair can be removed, with visible results from the very first session. That said, diode laser hair removal is not permanent in all cases nor at every stage of life.
There are factors that prevent 100% hair removal and that depend neither on the type of device, nor on the practitioner, nor directly on the client. These are chiefly hormonal factors, whether due to certain conditions, to specific moments in the life cycle, or to areas where hair growth is strongly influenced by hormones.
We can highlight cases such as hirsutism, female facial hair, or treatment on adolescent boys and girls. In these situations, although diode laser hair removal is not permanent, it helps very significantly to control and reduce the amount of hair, offering better results than any other hair removal method.
Benefits of diode laser hair removal
• Innovation and usability
The broad acceptance of the diode laser has driven constant innovation and technological improvement. This has allowed for better adaptation to workplaces, making it one of the most effective systems for all skin types and, in addition, comfortable and simple to use.
• Results
The diode laser guarantees optimal results in fewer sessions compared with other photodepilation systems. Thanks to technological innovation, it has been possible to protect the tissue surrounding the hair follicle and to focus the wavelength directly onto it, increasing the effectiveness of the treatment.
• Skin type
It allows safe, effective work on all types of skin and hair.
• Effectiveness
The ability to destroy the hair follicle has improved considerably thanks to its wavelength, which acts in a more direct and focused way on the melanin in the hair. This absorbs the light, transforms it into heat and causes the destruction of the hair through thermal combustion.
• Painless
Most current devices incorporate cooling systems in the handpiece, which help to soothe the treated area, “anaesthetising” it temporarily by means of cold and reducing pain to a minimum.
Benefits of diode laser hair removal with milesman
- milesman’s Compact diode laser hair removal device weighs just 9 kg, which makes it easy to transport and handle within the workspace, making it more manageable.
- It has a high power output of 2000 W, one of the highest on the market.
- It reaches up to 6 shots per second at its maximum speed.
- It requires no consumables. Some lasers need parts that fit onto the handpiece and are reused several times for the same client or discarded between clients. This increases the cost of the session or can lead to improper use of the parts, reducing the effectiveness of the treatment.
- milesman’s Compact devices have low maintenance costs, which makes it easier to prolong the working life of the device in the centres. In addition, should they suffer any breakdown or damage, the technical service is fast, safe and effective.
- It is considered number one in the reduction of discomfort during the session, with up to 90% fewer side effects. This is possible thanks to the VCSEL technology incorporated in all milesman Compact devices, which distributes the energy evenly across the whole handpiece, eliminating the “hot spot”, the spark, the sting or “drawing-pin effect” that older technologies can produce.
- The device features the coldest tip, made of sapphire, capable of lowering the temperature to -9 ºC, making the technique far more comfortable and less painful.
For all these reasons, at milesman we recommend this hair removal method: it maximises the effectiveness of the treatments, reduces the number of sessions required and preserves the quality of the client’s skin after each session. What is more, with a diode laser it is possible to treat all skin types quickly, effectively and painlessly, delivering safe, long-lasting results.
If you are interested in laser hire for hair removal or in acquiring a diode laser, get in touch with us.
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