Laser hair removal works best for dark hair

Charles Perry, MD answers: Laser hair removal for thin, dark upper lip hair?

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?


Charles Perry, MD
1 month ago
By Charles Perry, MD - Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

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.

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