Is It Safe to Have Laser Hair Removal Where There is a Mole?

March 23, 2010
Asked By:gonza in California

I am considering laser hair removal for my underarms, but I have a mole on my underarm, would I need to remove my mole before Laser Hair removal or is it ok to do the laser hair removal on the area where I have a mole?

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March 27, 2010

Answer: Have your mole examined by a dermatologist before you start Laser Hair Removal.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 27, 2010

Answer: Have your mole examined by a dermatologist before you start Laser Hair Removal.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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May 2, 2015

Answer: Laser hair removal over mole

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Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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May 2, 2015

Answer: Laser hair removal over mole

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Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 29, 2010

Answer: Laser hair removal

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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March 29, 2010

Answer: Laser hair removal

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October 10, 2018

Answer: I would advise you to look into permanent make up and have it re-tattooed with original color.

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Answer: I would advise you to look into permanent make up and have it re-tattooed with original color.

November 3, 2014

Answer: Board-Certified Dermatologist Should Examine Mole before Laser Hair Removal

November 3, 2014

Answer: Board-Certified Dermatologist Should Examine Mole before Laser Hair Removal