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My Daughter is 15, Would Laser Hair Removal Be Effective?

asked 5 months ago by amie in calgary in Calgary, AB
Latest answer by Steve Laverson, MD
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Tags: age 17 or under, effectiveness, menstruation, olive skin

my daughter has olive skin and just started menstruation.

4 answers to My Daughter is 15, Would Laser Hair Removal Be Effective?

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Laser hair removal in a 15 year old

We frequently do laser hair removal treatments quite successfully in 15 year olds but only with parental consent. Olive skin can be a bit more challenging but treatment can be successful if the hair is dark. First make sure your treating physician has experience and the proper laser for treating her skin color. We use the GentleMAX laser by Candela which has many treatment options for most skin colors.
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

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Laser Hair Removal for your Daughter

Yes, laser hair removal would be effective if your daughter has dark hair. There are certain lasers that are better than others for olive skinned people. Also, because she has recently gone through puberty, she is still in the process of maturing and her hair growth pattern is not completely established so she may need more treatments than you anticipate. That's the scientific part of the answer! Given that your daughter is only 15 though, she may... more
Sheri G. Feldman, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist
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The effectiveness of Laser Hair Removal depends on the location and quality of the hair.

In general, olive skin types may be treated with laser for hair removal. Thick, dark, fast-growing hair tends to respond best (lip, chin, underarms, bikini). Finer hair is more resistant. Hope this helps. Dr. Joseph
Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Laser Hair Removal is 'OK' for 15 year old

We have treated many adolescence for laser hair reduction in our offices with proper parental approval/consent and have been very successful. We use the Nd: YAG, part of the Sciton laser system, which works well with all skin types. Although your daughter is still young and hormonal changes may cause an increase in her hair growth, laser hair removal will still assist in reducing the physical presence of hair on her body. We typically suggest 4-6 treatments per area but with anyone... more
Steve Laverson, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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