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Facial Hair Loss Permanent After IPL?

asked 1 year ago by Calgary8069 in Calgary
Latest answer by Grant Stevens, MD
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Tags: facial hair, hair loss, permanent

I currently went through and IPL treatment it has been three weeks since the treatment. I still have facial redness in spots which is highly magnified since my facial hair will not grow back and has left huge patches in my beard. This is very troublesome to myself as they patches are very noticeable even after a shave my facial hair grows very fast and i cant stand the empty patches all over my face. I had IPL for acne scars years ago various treatment never losing hair is this permanent?

3 answers to Facial Hair Loss Permanent After IPL?

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Sparse beard growth after IPL treatment

Though IPL is commonly used for the treatment of brown and red discoloration on the face, it can also be used for hair removal/reduction. That being said, it is not unlikely to experience diminished hair growth in areas treated for red and brown spots. This is definitely something we consider and discuss with our patients (especially men) before treating. Three weeks is definitely too soon to say anything definitive..the hair may merely be 'stunted' for a short while (a... more
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

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Hair loss after IPL in men

The IPL treatments are often used for hair removal purposes and this is a standard discussion I have with male and female patients undergoing IPL for redness or brown spots etc.  Most men dont mind the potential for hair loss since they would prefer not to shave and the women find this just to be a bonus for them.  In your case, the patchiness of your hair loss may not be acceptable to you.  You should discuss this with your treating doctor and see what can be done. ... more
Shawn Allen, MD

Boulder Dermatologist
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Facial hair loss can be caused by IPL treatments

The primary reason patients pursue treatment with IPL is to reduce pigmentary irregularities (ie brown spots and blood vessels).  Since the target for IPL is color a pigmented hair follicle can absorb the light energy and be destroyed.  It is unlikely that the areas of hair loss will regrow and more likely the loss will be permanent.
Pamela Carr, MD

Sugar Land Dermatologist

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