The machine is small enough cord. The relatively loud fans do not bother me further. The whole process will take quite a long time and I can honestly say after 7 treatment I had no desire to deal with the larger areas and I've then limited to the smaller. That's OK. The hair is also less. But you have to say quite clearly, because when the hair is very thick, the effect is significantly lower. And I was at a professional treatment and because the effect is much faster visible and lasting. This is all very expensive and in some cases quite unpleasant.