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How Long After the First Treatment Does Hair Start to Fall Out?

asked 1 year ago by Lucysil
Latest answer by Joshua L. Fox, MD
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Tags: expectation, falling out, timing

2 answers to How Long After the First Treatment Does Hair Start to Fall Out?

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When does hair fall out with Laser Hair Removal

With most lasers ( like the, diode and alexandrite lasers) the hair falls out instantly- but most regrows . It there takes multiple treatments to achieve permanent hair removal. With the MD- yag and ipl the hairs will fall out usually over several weeks,but will still rquire multiple treatments for permanence.
Joshua L. Fox, MD

Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon
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Treatment of hair with laser

If you're discussing laser hair removal, it might be noted that one  treatment given may not be enough to even see laser hair reduction. Sometimes, 8 or more treatments, four to six weeks apart,  for a total for 8 or more treatments is ncesssary.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

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