You park at the Big Portage Lake boat launch on Memorial Day weekend. The towel comes out, you step out of your shorts, and the morning’s quick razor pass is already showing stubble and razor bumps.
Now imagine that same morning without a razor in sight.
What Laser Hair Removal Actually Does
Laser hair removal is a medical aesthetic procedure that uses targeted light energy to destroy hair follicles at the root. The Motus AX system delivers 755nm Alexandrite light in continuous motion, heating the follicle’s melanin until it can no longer produce hair. Most patients achieve long-term reduction after six to eight sessions.
How the Motus AX Painless Laser Works
The Motus AX is a 755nm Alexandrite laser built by DEKA, an Italian manufacturer of medical-grade aesthetic technology. The “AX” part is what makes it nearly painless. The device moves continuously across your skin instead of stamping in one spot.
This sliding motion delivers the same total light energy across the treatment area, but distributes the heat over time. The cooling tip stays in contact with the skin throughout. Most patients describe the sensation as warm pressure rather than a snap.
The laser targets melanin in each hair follicle. Melanin acts as the chromophore, the pigment that absorbs 755nm Alexandrite light far more efficiently than the surrounding skin. The follicle heats up while the skin around it stays cool.
Why Hair Cycles Make May the Right Time
Each session catches follicles in their active anagen phase. The anagen phase lasts only weeks before hair shifts into dormancy. Dormant follicles cannot absorb enough energy to be disabled, which is why we space sessions 6 to 8 weeks apart.
Starting your sessions in May means you are 2 to 3 treatments deep by mid-summer. By Labor Day weekend the difference is dramatic, and by next summer the result is striking.
Wait until August and you are still working through your first round of treatments when the lake closes for the season.
What Your Sessions Look Like
Your first session takes about 45 minutes for both legs. We start by shaving the area, then apply the cooling tip and begin the moving laser pass. The skin feels warm, like the sun on a hot day.
You can drive yourself home, return to work, and even hit the gym the same day. There is no recovery time, no bandaging, and no downtime.
Your Laser Hair Removal Plan
| Session | Timing | What Changes |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Week 1 | First wave of follicles disabled; hair sheds 2 to 3 weeks later |
| Session 2 | Week 7 to 8 | New follicles enter anagen and become treatable |
| Sessions 3 to 6 | Every 6 to 8 weeks | Hair density drops session by session |
| Maintenance | Annually | Touch up any stubborn regrowth |
Sun Exposure Matters
The Motus AX laser targets melanin, the pigment in your hair follicle. Tanned skin has melanin too, which means the laser cannot tell the difference between your hair and your tan.
We schedule sessions for skin that has not seen direct sun for at least 2 weeks. After your treatment, sunscreen is non-negotiable on the legs for the following month.
This is exactly why we recommend starting now, in early May, before Michigan summer hits full force. By the time you are layering on sunscreen for the lake, your initial sessions are already done.
Who Is a Good Candidate
The Motus AX works on all skin tones, including darker complexions that older diode lasers could not safely treat.
The 755nm Alexandrite wavelength combined with the moving technique allows us to treat Fitzpatrick types I through V with consistent results.
Finally, a laser hair removal experience that does not require lidocaine cream, ice packs, or a recovery day. Even if waxing has left you with ingrown hairs and uneven regrowth, the Motus AX still delivers long-term reduction.
Without the snap of older diode lasers and without the daily ritual of shaving, smooth legs become the default state.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many sessions will I need?
Most patients require 6 to 8 sessions for legs, spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart. The exact number depends on your hair color, density, and the area being treated.
Does it hurt?
The Motus AX is widely considered one of the most comfortable laser hair removal systems available. Most patients describe a sensation similar to a warm massage rather than the snap of older diode lasers.
Can I shave between sessions?
Yes, shaving is fine and even encouraged. Waxing, plucking, and depilatory creams pull the follicle out and disrupt the treatment cycle, so we avoid them entirely during the series.
What if I get a tan during my treatment series?
Notify us before your next session and we will reassess. In most cases we extend the spacing slightly to let your skin return to its baseline tone before the next pass.
Ready for Summer Skin in Chelsea?
Book your first Motus AX session with CosMedic LaserMD this week. By the time the Memorial Day boat launches at Waterloo Recreation Area, your first treatment is behind you and the rest of your summer plan is in motion.
