I'm planning to try laser hair removal for the first time. Please share your experiences regarding the pain level and treatment cycle.

My skin keeps getting damaged and I'm stressed out because of ingrown hairs, so I'm taking this opportunity to bite the bullet and get laser hair removal on my underarms.

I'm a total coward, so since this is my first time getting laser hair removal, I have a lot of worries. My biggest concern is definitely the pain; some people say the underarm area is more painful than expected, while others say it's bearable, so I'm not sure what to expect. I'm wondering if they usually apply anesthetic cream beforehand, or if they just shoot the laser directly at bare skin. I really can't stand pain, so I'd love to hear honest reviews about the pain level.

I would also like to know how often I should typically visit the clinic for laser hair removal treatments. Since I have to set aside time in advance due to my job, I am curious about the general guideline for how often I should schedule appointments.