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How Much Hair Can Be Removed Using Laser Hair Removal?

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

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Percentage of hair removed using Laser Hair Removal

Generally you should expect between 75% - 95% after 6-8 treatments depending on your skin type, hair color, laser used and experience of the practitioner. If the % is lower, it is generally because the hairs that remain are finer or contain less color. Near 100% hair removal (for dark hair) may be achieved but additional treatments are usually required.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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All of the hair!

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 berman md plastic surgeon northern va
David E. Berman, MD
Sterling Plastic Surgeon
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Bikini laser hair removal

Laser Hair removal can be safely done to the bikini area. However being that the skin pigment is darker it may take several treatments to obtain optimal results.
Sofia Rubbani, MD
Manhattan Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Laser Hair Removal is extremely successful

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 and color of the hair follicles. Laser hair removal can be successfully used to remove all hair in the bikini area, including hair on the labia and clitoral hood. The density and... more
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Brazilian Bikini Laser Hair Removal

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 laser hair removal of the bikini area takes less than 30 minutes, depending on what exactly will be done. Variations of the Brazilian laser hair removal treatment are: 1) outside of the swimsuit... more
Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
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As much as you want.

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.
Kari L. Colen, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
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Any dark hair can be treated with laser

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 pigmented, the results are not quite as good and the risk of discoloration or scarring is higher.
Jordana Gilman, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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