Lasers and surrounding hair growth

Theodore Katz, MD answers: Does laser hair removal induce hair growth in surrounding areas?

I am North Indian (not very fair but not dark either), and have fine dark hair growing on my neck (more towards the jawline). Is it possible to get rid of this hair by laser hair removal? Which laser would be the best ? Is it true that lasers induce hair growth in the surrounding areas, such that if I get my jawline treated, hair will start growing in other areas of my neck?


Theodore Katz, MD
4 months ago

I have not experienced patients developing hair growth in areas surrounding laser treated areas.  There are different lasers for different types of hair and skin colors so you should be evaluated to see which is best for you.  A diode laser may be the best, but your physician should have different lasers available and suggest which is best for your skin color and hair texture and color and explain why.  Always ask questions.  Be sure that a doctor sees you first if you are being seen or treated by an aesthetician or a nurse.

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