The fine hairs on my philtrum are dark and cast shadows like a beard. Is philtrum hair removal very painful? ㅠㅠ

Every time I look in the mirror, I see thin, dark downy hairs growing around my mouth and philtrum. When I wear makeup, it makes my face look dull and shadowed, just like I have a beard, so it’s really stressing me out ㅠㅠ I feel like shaving them with an eyebrow razor at home every time will damage my skin and enlarge my pores, so I just can't seem to solve this with home care lol. I need to go to a dermatologist. Laser hair removal I want to sign up for a package to completely get rid of the fine hairs on my philtrum and chin! How often should I get treatments at what intervals to ensure the hair stays soft and matte for a long time without any dark spots? I heard the skin on the philtrum is very delicate, so the laser stings and can be tear-inducing. I'm wondering if even a scaredy-cat like me can endure it if I apply a generous amount of numbing cream for a long time. Haha. If anyone has successfully escaped the hassle of daily hair removal, please share some tips!