By Basil Russo, Founder, Bar Beauty Medical, 46 Fort York Blvd, CityPlace Toronto. Reviewed by Julia Barabas, Medical Aesthetician and Glow Specialist.
A Brazilian treats the whole pubic area, including the front, the labia and the perianal area, and you can choose to leave a small strip or triangle. A bikini treatment covers the bikini line, including hair that sits outside the underwear line. At Bar Beauty Medical in CityPlace a women’s Brazilian is $175 on the InMode Diolaze XL or $200 on the Aerolase Neo Elite, and a men’s Brazilian is $200 or $230.
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The short version
- A women’s Brazilian covers the front, labia and perianal area, and you can keep a small strip or triangle. A bikini covers the bikini line, including hair past the underwear line.
- StatPearls notes that pubic and underarm hair respond better to laser than hair on the chest, arms and legs.
- Shave the day before. Stop waxing and plucking at least 4 weeks before your first session, and don’t wax or pluck between sessions.
- Most people need a series. Mayo Clinic says 4 to 8 sessions, and the Canadian Dermatology Association says six to eight.
- Women’s Brazilian $175 or $200, bikini $95 or $110, depending on the laser.
Brazilian vs bikini: what’s covered and what it costs
| Area | What’s treated | InMode Diolaze XL | Aerolase Neo Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bikini (women) | Hair along the bikini line, including hair beyond the underwear line | $95, 30 min | $110, 45 min |
| Brazilian (women) | The pubic area, including the front, labia and perianal area. You can leave a small strip or triangle | $175, 45 min | $200, 65 min |
| Buttocks (women) | Hair on the buttocks | $150, 30 min | $175, 45 min |
| Brazilian (men) | The pubic region, scrotum and perianal area | $200, 40 min | $230, 45 min |
A men’s bikini covers the groin and underwear line. It isn’t on our online menu, so call us to book one. Prices are in Canadian dollars, per session, from our booking system, checked November 2, 2026. Times are the booked appointment length. Book the InMode Diolaze XL or the Aerolase Neo Elite online. Men can book on the men’s InMode menu or the men’s Aerolase menu.
How laser hair removal works
Mayo Clinic explains the basics: melanin, the pigment in hair, absorbs the laser light, and the heat it creates damages the follicle, which slows future growth. StatPearls, a medical reference hosted by the US National Library of Medicine, adds that only hairs in their growth phase respond to the laser, so it takes a series of sessions.
StatPearls describes the result as permanent hair reduction rather than removal of every hair. It also notes that pubic and underarm hair respond better than hair on the chest, arms and legs.
Which laser for your Brazilian
Both lasers treat the bikini area. In our clinic the InMode Diolaze XL is faster on larger areas, and the Aerolase Neo Elite suits smaller, concentrated areas and every skin type. StatPearls lists diode lasers like the Diolaze XL for skin types I to V and the 1064 nm Nd:YAG, the type of laser the Aerolase is, for skin types I to VI. Our guide to laser hair removal for dark skin explains more.
Before your appointment
- Shave the area the day before, as Mayo Clinic advises.
- Stop waxing, plucking and electrolysis at least 4 weeks before. Mayo Clinic says 4 weeks, and StatPearls says 6.
- Don’t wax or pluck between sessions. Cleveland Clinic says to avoid waxing, tweezing and plucking once treatment begins. Shaving is fine.
- Avoid the sun, tanning beds and self-tanner before and after your sessions.
- Tell us about tattoos in the area. Mayo Clinic says laser shouldn’t be used over tattooed skin.
- Tell us if you get genital herpes or cold sores. Cleveland Clinic lists both as reasons you may need to avoid or plan around treatment.
Does a Brazilian hurt?
The American Academy of Dermatology compares laser hair removal to warm pinpricks or a rubber band snapping against the skin. We don’t routinely use numbing cream for laser hair removal. If you’re worried about discomfort, tell us when you book.
Can you have laser on your period?
Not for this area. For comfort and sensitivity reasons, we don’t do bikini or Brazilian laser hair removal during a period. If your period starts before your appointment, please reschedule for after it ends. Results don’t seem to depend on the cycle, though. A small 2024 trial of underarm laser hair removal with an alexandrite laser, a type we don’t use, found the menstrual cycle didn’t change them.
Pregnancy
Laser hair removal is usually put off during pregnancy. Cleveland Clinic lists pregnancy as a reason you may need to avoid it, and a 2022 review of procedures in pregnancy says it isn’t recommended because safety data isn’t available.
How many sessions you’ll need
Sources give different numbers. Mayo Clinic says 4 to 8 sessions, the Canadian Dermatology Association says six to eight, and the American Academy of Dermatology gives 2 to 6 in one guide and 6 or more in another. How far apart they’re spaced depends on the area. StatPearls adds that most people need touch-up treatments over the long term, and that these may be needed once every 6 to 12 months.
If you have a hormone-related condition like polycystic ovary syndrome, new hair can keep growing, and Mayo Clinic says ongoing treatments may be needed. The Endocrine Society’s guideline also suggests medication alongside hair removal for women with high androgen levels. Your doctor can tell you if that applies to you.
Aftercare and side effects
Redness, swelling and some tenderness are the most common side effects, and the American Academy of Dermatology says they usually last 1 to 3 days. Mayo Clinic notes the treated skin may darken or lighten for a while, and says to protect treated areas from the sun for six weeks. Blistering, crusting and scarring are uncommon.
Brazilian laser hair removal for men
A men’s Brazilian covers the pubic region, scrotum and perianal area. We treat it on both lasers: $200 on the InMode Diolaze XL and $230 on the Aerolase Neo Elite. A men’s bikini covers the groin and underwear line. Our guide to laser hair removal for men covers the beard, chest and back too.
Book a Brazilian in Toronto
Brazilian laser hair removal is done by our medical aestheticians, Julia Barabas and Vivian Temesvari, and Elizabeth Naranjo on the women’s InMode Brazilian. Meet the team. Our consultations are free.
We’re at 46 Fort York Blvd in CityPlace, Toronto, ON M5V 3Z3. Call 416-923-1200, get directions, or book online.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between Brazilian and bikini laser hair removal?
For women, a bikini covers the bikini line, including hair beyond the underwear line, and a Brazilian covers the whole pubic area, including the front, labia and perianal area. You can leave a small strip or triangle. For men, a bikini covers the groin and underwear line, and a Brazilian covers the pubic region, scrotum and perianal area.
How much is Brazilian laser hair removal in Toronto?
At Bar Beauty Medical a women’s Brazilian is $175 on the InMode Diolaze XL or $200 on the Aerolase Neo Elite, per session. A men’s Brazilian is $200 or $230. Prices are in Canadian dollars.
How many sessions do I need for a Brazilian?
Mayo Clinic says 4 to 8 sessions, and the Canadian Dermatology Association says six to eight. Pubic hair tends to respond well, but hormone-related hair growth can mean ongoing sessions.
Does Brazilian laser hair removal hurt?
The American Academy of Dermatology says it feels like warm pinpricks or a rubber band snapping against the skin. We don’t routinely use numbing cream, so tell us when you book if you’re worried about discomfort.
Can I get Brazilian or bikini laser on my period?
No. For comfort and sensitivity reasons we don’t treat the bikini or Brazilian area during a period. Please reschedule for after it ends.
Can I get a Brazilian laser while pregnant?
It’s usually put off until after pregnancy, because safety data isn’t available.
How do I prepare for a Brazilian laser session?
Shave the day before, stop waxing and plucking at least 4 weeks before, and avoid the sun and self-tanner. Don’t wax or pluck between sessions.
Is Brazilian laser hair removal permanent?
It gives permanent hair reduction rather than removing every hair. StatPearls says most people need touch-up treatments over the long term.
Is it safe for dark skin?
StatPearls lists the 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser, the type the Aerolase Neo Elite is, for skin types I to VI. We’ll recommend the right laser at your consultation.
Do you do Brazilian laser hair removal for men?
Yes. A men’s Brazilian covers the pubic region, scrotum and perianal area. It’s $200 on the InMode Diolaze XL or $230 on the Aerolase Neo Elite.
Book a Brazilian → Call 416-923-1200
Sources
- Mayo Clinic, Laser hair removal
- American Academy of Dermatology, Laser hair removal: FAQs
- Cleveland Clinic, Laser Hair Removal
- Canadian Dermatology Association, Hair removal
- StatPearls (NCBI Bookshelf), Laser Hair Removal
- Endocrine Society, Evaluation and treatment of hirsutism in premenopausal women (2018 guideline)
- Garg AM, Mysore V. Dermatologic and cosmetic procedures in pregnancy. J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2022;15(2):108-117. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Karanfil E, Görgü M. Efficacy and pain tolerance of alexandrite laser hair removal at different stages of the menstrual cycle. Aesthet Surg J. 2024;44(8). doi:10.1093/asj/sjae044
- Prices and appointment times: Bar Beauty Medical booking system, checked November 2, 2026
This page is general information, not a diagnosis.
Questions about this treatment?
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