Can hair around breast nipple be removed by laser?

embarased by hair on my nipples. can it be taken off entirely without damage to my breast skin?

4 answers to “Can hair around breast nipple be...”

A: Breast Laser Hair Removal

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

As long as the breast hairs have color and some coarseness, you are a good candidate for laser hair removal in this area. The procedure works the same in this area as any other area on the body.

A: Laser Hair Removal: Breast Skin or Nipple hair are suitable for laser hair removal

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Laser Hair Removal: Breast Skin or Nipple hair are suitable for laser hair removal. Laser hair removal works by a process known as selective photothermolysis.  In this technique, black pigment in a hair follicle is heated and destroyed.  The process can lead up to permanent hair removal. The hair on... more

A: YES!!!

Kari L. Colen, MD

Laser hair removal will easily remove hair on your breasts as long as the hair is darker then your skin tone.    It most likley will require more then one treatment.

A: laser hair removal for the breast

Steven H. Williams, MD

Laser hair removal is an effective way to permanently remove hair in virtually any location. IPL or ND-yag are the types I use in my practice most commonly for hair removal.  I have used products from Lumenis and Cutera with good results. If the hair on your breast is blond or if you have very dark skin... more

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