Laser hair removal safety

Steven Bengelsdorf, MD answers: Laser hair removal safe around areola?

Is hair laser safe to use around the areola? I have a few hairs that I would like to remove in this area but want to make sure the laser hair removal won't do any damage.


Steven Bengelsdorf, MD
10 months ago
By Steven Bengelsdorf, MD - Franklin General surgeon

Yes, it is safe to have laser hair removal done around the areola. We often do this with our LightSheer/Diode laser.

I would be careful using a Nd:Yag as often times there are large veins in the periareolar area which can potentially thrombose (clot off) if the energy penetrates too deeply.

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