Unwanted hair, just like mole rats, vampires, and hall-monitor protection rackets, shrivels when exposed to the light. Shine some light on problematic patches with today’s Groupon: for $159, you get six laser hair-removal treatments (up to a $900 value) at Young Medical Spa in Lansdale. This deal is valid toward treatment on partial bikini area, underarms, hands, feet, lips, chin, lip-and-chin combination, cheeks, sideburns, nipples, and ears. All treatments must be used toward a single area, and the treatment is not effective on red, gray, or blonde hair.

Dr. Thomas Young and an experienced staff use the Palomar StarLux 500 IPL Laser to remove and prevent the future growth of unsightly hair on a number of body surfaces. Each customizable package of six treatments whisks away unwanted follicles from the customers' choice of locations, including lips ($375), underarms ($625), and feet ($500). As the laser trims tresses, the patented DualChill system simultaneously relaxes and cools the surrounding skin, just like a soothing massage from a snowman. An average of four to six treatments is usually needed to permanently cut down on regrowth, so the package should be effective for most skin types and hair colors.

Treatments take place in Dr. Young’s sleek, modern facility, replete with comforting, warm red-and-brick accents. Soft, soothing tunes relax patients during treatments, though clients are invited to bring their own CDs, MP3 players, or traveling seven-piece Dixieland band for their own enjoyment. Like preparing for a rigorous thumb-twiddling competition, the procedure requires no downtime, leaving patients free to go about their day immediately after treatments.

Though Young Medical Spa sometimes offers discounted prices online, this Groupon still presents the best deal available.