Laser Hair Removal Safe Around Areola?

January 5, 2009
Asked By:aliyas in california

Is hair laser safe to use around the areola? I have a few hairs that I would like to remove in this area but want to make sure the laser hair removal won't do any damage.

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July 3, 2014

Answer: Yes - effective for the areola

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Steven H. Williams, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 3, 2014

Answer: Yes - effective for the areola

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May 1, 2012

Answer: Laser Hair Removal around the Areola

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May 1, 2012

Answer: Laser Hair Removal around the Areola

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January 6, 2010

Answer: Areola Hair Removal With Lasers

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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January 6, 2010

Answer: Areola Hair Removal With Lasers

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January 11, 2009

Answer: Nipple, Areola, Breast: Laser Hair Removal: Is laser hair removal safe around the areola?

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 11, 2009

Answer: Nipple, Areola, Breast: Laser Hair Removal: Is laser hair removal safe around the areola?

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 16, 2013

Answer: There is no guarantee around the areola

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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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August 16, 2013

Answer: There is no guarantee around the areola

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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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