After seeing recommendations on here I had my first laser hair reduction (they don't call it removal any longer) session a week ago for underarms and bikini line. Wasn't painful but bikini area was a bit more uncomfortable than underarms. There was redness around the hair follicles for about 24 hours in bikini area but nothing on underarms. Hair has hardly grown back yet but I did shave my underarms the other day when I was going to wear a short sleeved top.
Not meant to get a tan anywhere that's being treated. Not likely to in those areas but typically am going on my first sunshine holiday in 14 years later this month - bad timing!