Can I Get Laser Hair Removal on my Extended Bikini Including Butt Area?

asked 1 year ago by 870611anon in New York
Latest answer by Michael Law, MD
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Tags: bikini line, buttocks, female, excess, hair, PCOS

I'm a woman with PCOS and I have a problem with excess hair in my bikini region that extends to my top inner thigh area, and down into my buttcrack. I also have some actual hairs on my butt itself. I know you can get bikini zone laser hair removal, but are their limitations on what areas can be treated? Would electrolysis be better? Essentially the areas that would be covered in an extended Brazilian wax I'd like to get permanent hair removal but I'm unsure if it's possible or what type to get.

6 answers to Can I Get Laser Hair Removal on my Extended Bikini Including Butt Area?

Laser Hair Removal of the buttocks

Unless you have hair on the palms of your hands or the soles of your feet, you are not unique. Some women feel embarrassed about hair on their chest, neck, face, feet, forehead, hands, abdomen, hands, buttocks or other areas. Hair in these areas on a woman is not unique. We know men shave their face, but men also shave their noses, ears, eyebrows, hands, shoulders, arms and many other areas of the face or body. Laser hair removal for men of the back, neck, chest and shoulders are some of... more

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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LASER hair removal is effective for PCO patients

Many of our LASER hair removal patients have poly-cystic ovaries or PCO. The bikini, peri-anal, and buttocks are commonly with treated areas. However, sometimes the response is not as good as non-PCO patients. At the time of consultation all of these issues will be discussed thoroughly.

Fredrick A. Valauri, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Laser hair removal in bikini regions

It is safe to have laser hair removal on most cutaneous regions of the body including the inner thighs and regions close to the buttocks. Check to make sure that the laser that is being used on you is safe for your skin type and will not result in hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation. I hope this information helps.

Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Laser hair removal

Laser hair removal can be done on any cutaneous surface you desire. Multiple treatments are needed to get long term reduction and are much more efficient than electrolysis.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Laser Hair Removal areas on the Body

Laser hair removal can be performed anywhere that waxing is traditionally used. Care must be taken in using the right laser for your skin type and a consultation with the laser physician first is a good start. A full brazilian laser hair removal can be performed by any experienced laser tech or physician. Best regards. Dr D

Louis M. DeJoseph, MD
Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon

Laser hair removal can be safely used

Anywhere you think of waxing, you can apply the laser to it. Depeing on the area, different skin type and so forth, laser hair removal technology has seen a huge leap forward. There is no limitation to the areas that can be treated, but choosing the right laser for your is necessary. A consultation prior to treatment should be performed and provides for better patient care.

Hassan Galadari, MD
Dubai Dermatologist

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