When to Stop Shaving Before Laser Hair Removal?

August 28, 2009
Asked By:meus in us

How close to a Laser Hair Removal treatment should I shave? I am thinking about just letting them shave me right before the laser--will this affect the laser's efficacy?

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October 24, 2016

Answer: When to shave for laser hair

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October 24, 2016

Answer: When to shave for laser hair

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June 23, 2016

Answer: Shave Prior To Treatment

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June 23, 2016

Answer: Shave Prior To Treatment

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January 26, 2016

Answer: Shaving Prior to Laser Hair Removal

Steven H. Williams, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 26, 2016

Answer: Shaving Prior to Laser Hair Removal

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June 1, 2016

Answer: Shave the night before or morning of laser hair removal

Kimberly Butterwick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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June 1, 2016

Answer: Shave the night before or morning of laser hair removal

Kimberly Butterwick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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