I would like to purchase a laser hair removal package. Is there a specific group recommended for this?

Everyone raves about it as the number one improvement in quality of life, so I want to sign up for a laser hair removal package, but I've been hesitating for days because of the pain. I'm a total crybaby and can't stand pain, so I get terrified when I see reviews saying it feels like it's burning even with numbing cream. I've heard a lot of people say that laser hair removal on the philtrum or chin is painful enough to bring tears to your eyes. Has anyone ever given up halfway through the procedure because it was too painful, or experienced side effects like burns? Is the pain less if I get treated with the latest machine that has a good cooling function? Please share your honest tips on how to endure the pain of laser hair removal.