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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD answers: Does shaving make your hair grow back thicker and faster?

Does shaving make your hair grow back thicker and faster? Is it better to wax?


Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
8 months ago
By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Hair growth is stimulated by age-related genetic factors, hormonal influences, and the environment. Sometimes, infection or inflammation can cause premature loss of hair. Waxing and shaving have the side effect of causing folliculitis, deepithelialization, and ingrown hairs. Laser hair removal is safely performed, but in inexperienced hands, can lead to pigmentation problems.

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A: Shaving is not related to increased hair growth

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
6 days ago
By Harold J. Kaplan, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

There is no correlation between shaving and increased hair growth. This myth is not based on any evidence. We hear this theory often from our patients.

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