Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that uses a laser — an intense, pulsating beam of light to remove unwanted hair. During laser removal, a laser beam passes through the skin to an individual hair follicle. The intense heat of the laser damages the hair follicle, which inhibits future hair growth. Laser hair removal is suitable for men and women with all skin tones. Popular target areas include facial hair, leg hair, bikini area, underarm hair, back hair and chest hair.