How much hair can be removed using laser hair removal?

How far back does the laser remove hair in the bikini area?

5 answers to “How much hair can be removed using...”

A: Laser Hair Removal is extremely successful

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Laser hair removal is extremely successful with a high safety profile if performed under medical supervision. Regardless of location, the determinants of success in laser hair removal depends on the type of laser used, the intensity of the laser beam, the recipient skin color, and most importantly, the density... more

A: Brazilian Bikini Laser Hair Removal

Michael Law, MD

A full Brazilian laser hair removal procedure can remove as much hair as one wishes, with some people opting for no pubic hair whatsoever. These procedures are our fastest growing because many men and women love the idea of not having to worry about bikini bumps and ingrown hairs.  Generally... more

A: As much as you want.

Kari L. Colen, MD

Laser hair removal can remove all unwanted hair anywhere on the body.  However, the hair has to be darker then your skin tone.  Since not all hair is in the active growth phase at one moment, sometimes more then one treatment to a given area is needed to get total hair removal.

A: all of the hair!

David E. Berman, MD

You can remove all the hair you want, provided the hair is not white or very blond. as you know many women are doing the brazilian look which means all of the pubic hair. The hair can be removed as far back as the hand piece can reach and if necessary you can turn over so that other areas can be reached. david... more

A: Any dark hair can be treated with laser

Jordana S. Gilman, MD

Laser hair removal can be used to permanently reduce hair growth in any area.  It only works on dark hair, and is best for lighter skin tones.  The laser targets pigment, which is why it is better for darker hair/lighter skin.  If you are treating an area where the skin is darker, or more... more

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quinnmd
38 posts
27 Oct 2008

You can remove as much as you want! I give my patients a range when I recommend hair removal treatment. If they want a greater percentage reduction, they tend to require greater number of treatments.

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