Laser Hair Reduction vs. Removal: what's the difference

Michael Kulick, MD answers: Laser Hair Reduction vs. Removal: what's the difference

some clinics offer permanent reduction while others say permanent removel.  is that just wording or is there a difference there?


Michael Kulick, MD
3 months ago

 If the treatment eliminates one hair shaft forever you have both - a reduction in the number of hairs and a permanent hair reduction.  

Your question reminds me of unhappy patients that have come into my office.  BIG communication problem or perhaps hidden agenda on either or both sides.   The patent's provide me their concerns / they feel - they were "guaranteed a result - in their minds.   Did a reduction mean that all of the hair in the treatment zone would be gone forever???

Communication is a two way process.  Terminology is important but bot the doctor and the patient have to be a part of the process.

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