Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent?

Permanent means permanent. Not 1 year, 2 years, etc.

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"Permanent" Laser Hair Removal

I feel that laser hair removal is overpromised as being "permanent" and that "you will never have to shave, wax, tweeze, etc." ever again - it's just not possible. Single hairs may be permanently removed if the follicle is destroyed. That single follicle will not regrow. However, the best you can expect from laser hair removal treatments is 70% of the hairs to be totally removed. The remaining hairs should be more fine, thin, and lighter in color. Additionally, over... more

Laser hair removal can be permanent

Lasers create a beam of highly concentrated light that penetrates deep into the skin where it delivers a controlled amount of therapeutic heat. This light energy is absorbed by the pigment located in the hair follicles. The laser pulses for a fraction of a second, just long enough to destroy numerous follicles at a time and leaves the surrounding skin unaffected. Permanent hair removal depends on hair color, skin color, and the strength of the laser treatment as tolerated by the patient. Up... more

Re: Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent?

Laser hair removal results in a permanent reduction in the number of hairs. It can only address existing hairs. The laser cannot prevent new hair from growing. Hair growth cycles are different, depending on individual factors such as: heredity, hormone imbalances, resistance to insulin, pregnancy, thyroid issues, reactions to medications and aging.

Laser Hair Removal and Permanence

Usually if there is no regrowth after 1-2 years, this is considered a permanent result. However, nothing is ever a complete guarantee. If something changes hormonally or medically, this may alter the results of your laser hair removal.

Permanent results after laser hair removal

Laser hair removal is very effective for the treatment of dark hair. The majority of my patients see permanent reduction in their hair when they complete a series of treatments. I do not promise that all of the hair will be gone permanently. Sometimes it is beneficial to do a touch up treatment once a year or so to reduce any stuborrn hair that is trying to come back. Laser hair removal works well, but you should have realistic expectations regarding what it can or... more