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Laser Hair Removal - Minimal Results After First Session

asked 1 year ago by yha666
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: bikini line, under eyes, results, session, skin type III

-i have had my first hair removal session 8 weeks ago -with ndyag laser. -i am skin type III - IV with dark hair -i saw remarkable results after one session in my legs -however, bikini and underarm i can tell there is 'almost' no difference. (although it is very black COARSE hair) -does this mean doctor needs to increase the intensity?? or it is unresponsive to the laser? or is it okay?

4 answers to Laser Hair Removal - Minimal Results After First Session

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Laser hair removal requires many treatments

The first treatment rarely produces a visible result. You will need multiple treatments to continue to attack the hair follicle. Be patient. Your provider can gently increase the treatment energies.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Laser Hair Removal Requires Multiple Treatment Sessions

Permanent and complete hair removal is not likely but with multiple treatments significant long-term reduction can be achieved. In general, two or more treatments are required at each site. The laser is only effective when the hair follicle is in its active growth phase. Repeat sessions will be necessary to treat those follicles when they re-enter the growth phase. Optimal long-term benefits depend on the area you wish to have treated, the hair density, and your hair’s growth cycle.... more
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

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Multiple sessions required for laser hair removal

It takes multiple sessions to get long term benefits from laser or IPL hair removal. Expect to do at least six session 3-4 weeks apart.
Dina D. Strachan, MD

New York Dermatologist
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Laser Hair Removal Results

There are shorter and longer term benefits to laser hair removal.  The immediate results are a temporary injury to the hair follicle with dumping of the hair, with results that may feel like waxing.  This is not "permanent".  The short term benefit does not necessarily mean that a treatment will be successful toward permanent hair removal (nor does lack of immediate results mean you will not have long term results).   To see long term benefit, results can... more
Madeline Krauss, MD

Boston Dermatologic Surgeon

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