Shaving prior to laser

Beverly Johnson, MD answers: When to stop shaving before Laser Hair Removal?

How close to a Laser Hair Removal treatment should I shave? I am thinking about just letting them shave me right before the laser--will this affect the laser's efficacy?


Beverly Johnson, MD
2 months ago

We use the Laserscope laser in my office. The technique is painless as long as the laser does not encounter hair above the skin. So, my patients are advised to shave or use depilatories just before the appt time. No later that the night before.

We don"t take the time to shave you. That is something that the patient is expected to do before their appt. Good luck!

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