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Michael Kulick, 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?


Michael Kulick, MD
4 months ago
By Michael Kulick, MD - San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

 Doctors and companies are doing research "TRYING" to cause hair growth using a laser.  There are some devices that are out there but the results are not at the level of expectations of most patients regarding new hair growth.

So, if you get hair growth, that would be reportable and the company would eventually be very happy. Usually, with a reduction in hair growth in the treatment area, the surrounding zone  looks like it has more hair growth - most likely.

Many devices are available to treat unwanted hair - 4 or 5.  Make sure the device has the settings available to treat darker skin types - different companies use different methods.

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