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Are Home Laser Hair Removal Machines Safe?

asked 2 years ago by sepidar in teahran,iran
Latest answer by Harold J. Kaplan, MD
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I bought a laser hair removal device for home use. Is it safe for me to use it by myself? Can I use it on the breast area (near the nipple)?

2 answers to Are Home Laser Hair Removal Machines Safe?

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Home Laser Hair Removal

Hi Sepidar, There are home laser hair removal devices that have been approved by the FDA in the US. If the one you have purchased is from the US, the chances are the device is very safe for you. If you have purchased a device from another country, we would not know about the safety profile of the device. While we understand that these devices are more affordable than laser hair removal at your physician's office, we question the effectiveness of the machines. The reasons powerful laser... more
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Home laser hair removal machines

Yes, if you have an FDA (Federal Drug Administration) approved machine. Make sure you follow the instructions. It can be used on the breast area as well. REad the manual to make sure it is safe for your skin color. Generally speaking the fairer the skin the safer it is to use these lasers. Regards
Tanveer Janjua, MD

Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

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