I want to keep my hair removal going for a while... so I want to know about the effectiveness and duration of laser hair removal results.

Shaving and waxing have always been a hassle and stressful because the hair grows back quickly, so I am considering trying laser hair removal properly this time. Since there are a few areas I am self-conscious about, such as my underarms, upper lip, and legs, I want to choose a method that lasts as long as possible once I start. Therefore, I would like to summarize and know realistically how much I should expect the effects and duration of laser hair removal to be.

Based on the information I've found, laser hair removal typically requires 5 to 10 sessions at intervals of 4 to 8 weeks to achieve near-semi-permanent results. It is said that the thicker and darker the hair, the better the results and the longer the duration of the effects tend to be. There are many reports that areas like underarms and bikini lines last over a year with 5 to 7 sessions, while legs and arms maintain results for over 1 to 2 years with 5 to 8 sessions. Since I am okay with coming consistently once I start, I would like to aim for about 5 to 7 sessions within a year. Based on these criteria, I would like to finalize a consultation to determine what kind of results I can expect from laser hair removal considering my hair thickness and condition by area, as well as the most realistic approach for determining the duration of the results and the retouching cycle.