Cheekbones

Cheekbones feels like a warm rubber band flicking the skin — sharper than waxing for the first session because men's hair is denser and darker, so the laser draws more energy. By session two or three most clients find it easier as the hair thins and the device needs less power. Jas cools the skin in passes; you can pause any time. Most men describe it as 'manageable, not pleasant' — about the level of getting a tattoo in a forearm-sized patch.

No — and this matters. Active tan (from sun, sunbed, or gradual self-tan) changes how the laser reads the skin and risks burns or pigmentation. You need four weeks clear of UV exposure and two weeks clear of fake tan before Cheekbones. If you're booked and your skin has changed since the consultation, message Jas before the appointment — rescheduling costs nothing, a burn costs months of recovery.

Hair grows in three phases — only one (anagen) is laser-responsive. That's why single sessions thin rather than clear, and why 5–7 weeks between sessions matches the cycle for most skin types. The x5 course (£130) is priced for the number of sessions that gets Cheekbones to near-permanent reduction for most clients. Men's hair is coarser and denser than women's, so men typically see more dramatic results from each session — but the same five-session structure applies. Single sessions (£30) work for testing how your skin responds before committing.

A short list. Roaccutane / isotretinoin requires a 6-month gap after your last dose. Certain antibiotics (tetracyclines) and photosensitising herbal supplements (St John's Wort) raise burn risk — pause for two weeks before a session, or reschedule. Blood thinners, hormone treatments (including testosterone replacement), and most prescription medications are fine; Jas will ask you through a short health form at the consultation. Bring your current medication list.

Yes — that's the most common reason men book Cheekbones. The laser permanently removes hair below your defined beard line, which means no more daily shaving of the neck and cheekbones, no more razor bumps, and no more ingrowns from coarse regrowth. Most men with sensitive skin or PFB (pseudofolliculitis barbae) see the benefit by session two or three. The line you set during the course is the line you keep — bring a photo of your preferred shape to the consultation so Jas can plan around it.

Yes — laser is the most effective treatment for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) and chronic razor bumps. The mechanism: removing the follicle's ability to grow hair removes the daily inflammation cycle that razor bumps depend on. Most clients with sensitive necks see clear improvement by session three; the x5 course at £130 typically resolves the problem permanently. Jas can discuss whether full clearance or selective thinning suits your beard goals best.

Jas's device suits Fitzpatrick types I through V with safe settings — that covers the majority of UK skin tones including olive, South Asian, Middle Eastern, and most East Asian skin. Fitzpatrick VI (deepest) is workable but needs conservative settings and more sessions; Jas will assess at consultation and be direct if another clinic with different equipment would serve you better. Dishonest fits get burns; honest fits get results.