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Laser Hair Removal for Thin, Dark Upper Lip Hair?

asked 2 years ago by Caribbean gurl in caribbean
Latest answer by Lisa Benest, MD
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Tags: color, dark, hair, skin, thin, upper lip

I have thin black upper lip hairs that used to blend in with my skin color, but have since gotten a bit dark. Because the hair isn't thick, am I still a good candidate for laser hair removal treatment?

3 answers to Laser Hair Removal for Thin, Dark Upper Lip Hair?

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Good Candidate

Yes, sounds like y ou are a good candidate for laser hair remomval. The upper lip often requires numerous sessions to get a very nice response. You will likely get a treatment every 6 weeks of so, maybe for 10 times. Most people experience very nice results.
Lisa Benest, MD

Burbank Dermatologist
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Laser hair removal

Success with laser hair removal has in part to do with thickness or coarseness of the hair but more to do with the color of the hair and its contrast to your natural skin color. If you have a darker skin tone, then it is especially important that you go to a physician who has the exact right laser for your skin type and hair color. You should not get this done if you are actively tan. If you get treated with the wrong laser, you risk scarring and pigmentation problems in the area including... more
Kavita Mariwalla, MD

New Haven Dermatologic Surgeon
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Laser hair removal works best for dark hair

Sounds like your hair is perfect for laser hair reduction.  The darker the better as the laser usually selectively heats the darker pigments and coagulates the hair bulb so that no more hair is produced.  Multiple sessions are often needed for best results.
Charles Perry, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

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