Laser Stimulated Hair Growth on Chin/jaw/neck Instead of Removal. What to Do Next?

After 8 sessions with a diode laser in 2005, it seems hair growth is stimulated on my chin/jaw/neck area. Upper lip and other area's of my body responded better. Can this now only be solved by electrolysis? Or can I try laser/IPL again?

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Laser Hair Removal Stimulated Growth?

Hi JUUT. In some cases, low (power) level laser hair removal treatments have been shown to stimulate hair growth. But, if the treatments worked in one area of the body, it is unlikely that this is what happened. Hair growth is typically stimulated if using a Yag laser or an IPL, rather than a Diode laser. Females undergo many hormonal changes throughout their lifetime and when these changes happen, hair growth on the face can increase. So, while it may seem that... more

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anne99 28 Jan 2013

I also had growth triggered by a diode. Do electrolysis for what was stimulated, that's what i did and those hairs are gone. Skip laser for it b/c not everyone has the issue, but clearly you are at risk for it. I mean, it could have been the result of overtreatment, could have been this or that, but electrolysis will be 100% successful (IF you find a good practitioner, not always easy. Use yelp and do your research. :)

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