COWELL ST SKIN & HAIR CLINIC • LLANELLI, SOUTH WALES

Laser Hair Removal in Llanelli, from £30 a Session

Long-term hair reduction for face and body, for women and men. Doctor-led treatment for clients across Llanelli, Swansea and Carmarthenshire, with 50% off body hair removal.

HIW registered • Medical-grade IPL and laser • Doctor-led clinic • 4.9 out of 5 on Google

Safe & Regulated

Registered with Healthcare Inspectorate Wales and led by GMC-registered doctors.

Clear Pricing

Every area priced up front, from £30 a session, with 50% off body hair removal.

Matched to Your Skin

IPL and laser systems, including a YAG laser for darker skin, chosen after a patch test.

Town-Centre Clinic

At 10 Cowell Street in Llanelli, with parking in the town and clients from across South West Wales.

Why Choose Our Laser Hair Removal

Long-term reduction

A course of treatments gives a lasting reduction in hair growth, so you can stop the cycle of shaving and waxing.

Face and body, women and men

From an upper lip or beard line to full legs or a full back, with treatment times from 15 minutes.

Doctor-led care

Treatment follows doctors’ protocols, with your skin type, hair colour and medical history checked before we start.

How it works

  1. Free consultation and patch test
  2. A course of sessions, usually six to eight, spaced four to eight weeks apart
  3. Occasional maintenance sessions to keep the results

If you are tired of shaving, waxing or plucking, laser hair removal offers a long-term alternative. At Cowell St Skin & Hair Clinic we have been treating unwanted hair in Llanelli since 2016.

We are a doctor-led clinic registered with Healthcare Inspectorate Wales. We use medical-grade IPL and laser systems, including the Lynton Lumina, and select the right one for your skin and hair.

Every client starts with a free consultation and patch test. There’s no pressure and no sales pitch, just clear advice on what you can expect.

How Laser Hair Removal Works

Illustration: the laser’s light is absorbed by the dark hair, and the heat travels down to destroy the papilla at its root. If the hair has been plucked or waxed, there is nothing in the follicle to absorb the light, so the papilla survives and the hair grows back. That’s why we ask you to shave, not wax or pluck, between sessions. © Cowell St Skin & Hair Clinic.

The laser or IPL sends pulses of light into the skin. The pigment in each hair absorbs that light and turns it into heat, which damages the follicle so it produces finer hair or stops growing hair altogether.

Hair grows in cycles, and only hairs in the active growth phase respond. That is why you need a course of sessions rather than a single visit. Most people need six to eight treatments, usually four to six weeks apart for the face and a little longer for the body.

After a full course, most clients keep the results with an occasional maintenance session.

Who Is It Suitable For?

Our systems can treat all skin types. For darker skin we use a YAG laser, which is the safest and most effective choice for those skin tones.

Laser works on hair with pigment in it: black, brown, light brown, red and dark blonde. It is not suitable for light blonde, grey or white hair, because there is too little pigment for the light to target. We will tell you honestly at your consultation if we do not think you will get a good result.

Recently tanned skin cannot be treated, including fake tan, so the autumn and winter months are an ideal time to start.

What You Can Expect from Treatment

  • Quick sessions: from 15 minutes for small areas to around 90 minutes for full legs
  • Manageable sensation: most people describe a brief, mild sting or a warm flick, and we cool the skin as we work
  • Gradual results: hair becomes finer and sparser with each session
  • Little downtime: some redness is normal and usually settles within a day or two
  • Aftercare support: written aftercare advice and a team you can call with questions
  • Honest advice: if laser is unlikely to work well for your hair colour, we’ll tell you before you start

Your Free Consultation and Patch Test

Your first visit is a proper assessment. We look at your skin type and hair colour, ask about your medical history and any medication, and talk through the areas you want treated.

We then carry out a patch test, which shows how your skin responds and helps us choose the right system and settings. You’ll leave with a recommended number of sessions and a clear price.

There’s no obligation to go ahead. If you do, we’ll book your first session at a time that suits you.

To secure your appointment we take a £30 deposit. It comes off the price of your treatment, or we refund it in full if you decide not to go ahead. Please read our cancellation policy before you book.

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Tired of Shaving and Waxing? Watch This First

Why hair grows back, how the laser works, how many sessions you may need, side effects, before and after care, results, cost, comfort and photographs. © Cowell St Skin & Hair Clinic.

Laser Hair Removal Prices

Prices are per session. Body hair removal is currently 50% off. The offer does not apply to face and neck areas.

Women: face and neck

AreaTimePrice per session
Centre brow or earlobes15 mins£30
Upper lip15 mins£45
Chin or sides of face15 mins£65
Lip & chin, jawline & chin, or neck30 mins£85
Jaw, chin & upper lip30 mins£95
Full face45 mins£120
Full face & front of neck60 mins£140

Women: body (50% off)

AreaTimeUsual priceOffer price (50% off)
Hands or feet15 mins£50£25
Fingers, toes, nipples or navel line15 mins£60£30
Underarm15 mins£80£40
Bikini (standard)30 mins£100£50
Bikini (Brazilian)30 mins£110£55
Bikini (full)45 mins£120£60
Lower arm, upper arm, abdomen, or lower back & buttocks30 mins£100£50
Full arm or lower leg45 mins£140£70
Upper leg45 mins£150£75
Full leg90 mins£250£125

Men: face and neck

AreaTimePrice per session
Earlobes or centre brow15 mins£30
Upper cheeks15 mins£65
Front or back of neck15 mins£75
Front & back of neck30 mins£100
Beard30 mins£120
Beard & front of neck45 mins£140

Men: body (50% off)

AreaTimeUsual priceOffer price (50% off)
Hands, or feet & toes15 mins£50£25
Underarm15 mins£80£40
Buttocks30 mins£100£50
Lower arm, chest or stomach30 mins£125£62.50
Whole arm, or shoulders & upper arms60 mins£140£70
Chest & stomach, or lower leg60 mins£180£90
Full back60 mins£185£92.50
Upper leg, or full back including shoulders75 to 90 mins£195£97.50
Full legs90 mins£300£150

Not sure which area you need, or want several areas treated together? We’ll confirm your price at the free consultation, before any treatment.

What Hair Removal Clients Say

4.9 out of 5 from 35 Google reviews. Read them all on Google

“I couldn’t be happier with the results! Wish I had done it years ago!”

Emma S. · Google review

“Very professional service and the clinic is very modern.”

Heather J. · Google review

Before and After Your Treatment

Before you come in

  • Come with the area clean: no make-up, perfume, deodorant, or body or face creams. Take care with spray deodorant before treatment.
  • Do not wax, pluck, bleach or use hair removal creams for one month before treatment.
  • Shave the area before your appointment. Hair should be no longer than 1mm.
  • No real or fake tan on the area. Sunbeds and prolonged sun exposure are not allowed in the month before treatment, and any tan must fade completely before we can treat.
  • Use SPF 30 or higher on the area between treatments.
  • Tell us about any change to your medical history, and any medication you take, including anything bought from a chemist or herbalist.
  • Arrive in good time, so we can cool the skin first if needed.
  • We may charge for an appointment that cannot go ahead because of a tan or fake tan.

After each session

  • The area may look red and raised and may tingle. This is normal and settles over the next few days.
  • If the area still feels hot at home, use a cold flannel or cool pack. Do not put ice or ice packs directly on the skin.
  • Occasionally there is swelling or bruising, which can last from one or two days up to one or two weeks. Swelling is usually worst one to two days after treatment. For the face, sleep with your head raised on pillows.
  • Make-up can be applied after several hours if the skin is not sore or broken. Remove it gently, without rubbing.
  • For four to five days, avoid strenuous activity, saunas, steam rooms, very hot baths, massage and tight clothing on the area.
  • Wash as normal, but take cool showers and pat the skin dry. Keep the area moisturised with a soothing serum. If it feels uncomfortable, treat it as you would sunburn.
  • Use SPF 30 or higher on the area between treatments and for at least one month after your last one. Sun on treated skin can cause sunburn and dark patches.
  • If the skin blisters, contact us straight away. Keep the area clean and dry, do not pick it, and do not use lotions or creams on open skin.

You’ll be given aftercare advice to take home, and you can call us with any questions.

Laser Hair Removal Across Llanelli, Swansea and Carmarthenshire

Our clinic is at 10 Cowell Street in Llanelli town centre. Clients travel to us from across Carmarthenshire, Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, and most appointments are short enough to fit into a lunch break.

Coming from Swansea? Our page on laser hair removal near Swansea has travel times by car and train, plus parking.

Areas we serve

Laser Hair Removal: Your Questions Answered

How much does laser hair removal cost?

Prices start from £30 a session for small areas such as the centre brow, and depend on the area treated. Body hair removal is currently 50% off, which does not include face and neck areas. The full price list is on this page.

How many sessions will I need?

Most people need six to eight sessions for a lasting reduction, because hair grows in cycles and only actively growing hairs respond. Sessions are usually four to six weeks apart for the face and a little longer for the body.

Does laser hair removal hurt?

Most people describe a brief, mild sting or a warm flick against the skin. It is usually well tolerated, and we cool the skin as we work. Sensitive areas can feel sharper, and we adjust settings to keep you comfortable.

Is it permanent?

Laser hair removal gives a long-term reduction in hair growth. Many clients see very little regrowth after a full course, but hormones and other factors can bring some hair back over time, which is why some clients have an occasional maintenance session.

Does it work on all skin and hair types?

We can treat all skin types, using a YAG laser for darker skin. It works on black, brown, light brown, red and dark blonde hair. It is not suitable for light blonde, grey or white hair.

How should I prepare?

Shave the area the day before, avoid waxing or plucking for four weeks, and keep the area out of the sun, with no sunbeds or fake tan, for four weeks before treatment.

Do you treat men?

Yes. Popular areas for men include the back, shoulders, chest, beard line and neck. Men’s prices are listed separately on this page.

How do I book?

Call 01554 227543 or message us on WhatsApp at 07437 164988. Consultations are free, and we’re open Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm, at 10 Cowell Street, Llanelli.

Ready to Start? Book Your Free Consultation

Come in for a free consultation and patch test, and find out how many sessions you’re likely to need and what it will cost.

A £30 deposit secures your appointment. It comes off the price of your treatment, or we refund it if you decide not to go ahead.