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Can I Do Laser Hair Removal Session Every 2 Weeks?

asked 7 months ago by Mari19 in FL
Latest answer by Michele S. Green, MD
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I had 3 sessions, with 4-5 weeks in between and did not see any results. What if I space every 2 weeks?Since I have hair growing the same...?

4 answers to Can I Do Laser Hair Removal Session Every 2 Weeks?

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Laser Hair Removal Sessions

I recommend my patients to have their laser hair removal sessions spaced four weeks apart depending on the area of the body being treated. Having laser hair removal every two weeks will not allow the hair follicles to be lasered in the growth phase. Laser hair removal targets hair that is in the active growth cycle, which is why it is best to wait at least four weeks between treatments. The effectiveness of the laser hair removal treatment also depends on what type of laser... more
Michele S. Green, MD

New York Dermatologist
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Unhappy with Laser Hair Results

I would first consider that the laser system you are using, or the parameters the operating is selecting, are not optimal for you. On average, I tell patients to expect 25-30% long term reduction of exisiting hairs with each treatment, and most all hairs will have a temporary improvement (because they are vaporized or damaged and fall out in 1-2 weeks). Your comment that you "did not see any resuts" suggests the laser operator is not optimizing your treatment with the... more
Jeffrey C. Poole, MD

Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon
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Recommended frequency for laser hair removal

With multiple Laser hair removal 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 so your treatments should be spaced further apart than every two weeks. 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,... more
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

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Laser Hair Removal Frequency

We ask our patients to wait at least 3-4 weeks in between laser hair removal treatments. If you have had 3 sessions spaced appropriately, perhaps your hair is too light for the laser or your provider is using the wrong laser for you. You should be seeing some results if the procedure is being done properly.
Sheri G. Feldman, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist

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