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How Much Time Is Allowed To Lapse Between Each Hair Laser Treatment?

asked 1 year ago by yha666
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 267 times
Tags: discontinue, frequency

I had 3 treatments so far each spaced 8-9 weeks apart. I will need to travel in summer for 3-4 months or more. Will it affect my treatment progress if i wait that long until my 4th session?

6 answers to How Much Time Is Allowed To Lapse Between Each Hair Laser Treatment?

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"How long should you wait between Laser Hair Removal treatments?"

Fundamentally, laser energy works to destroy hairs that are actively growing (in anagen growth phase). The growth phases vary for different regions of the body. Usually, I recommend treating the face every 4 to 5 weeks because hair growth phases cycle in and out more rapidly. For the underarms and bikini area, I usually recommend every 6 to 7 weeks, because growth cycles are slower. For best results, I also recommend that you try to have consecutive treatments at... more
Windell C. Davis-Boutte, MD

Atlanta Dermatologist

www.premderm.com

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Allow enough time between laser hair removal treatments for adequate hair re-growth

You need to space your treatments to allow enough time for ample re-growth. If you have no hair, you are not effectively treating the area, since the laser needs the pigment in the hair to treat the follicle. It sounds like your current treatments are spaced fairly adequately - you can even drag it out longer between visits as your treatments progress. More importantly, since you said you were traveling during the summer, check with your provider since sun exposure and... more
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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The Exact Time Between Laser Hair Removal Treatments is not Exact

We recommend waiting at least four weeks between Laser Hair Removal treatments. This is because the laser is only effective when the hair follicle is in its active growth phase. Repeat sessions will be necessary to treat those follicles when they re-enter the growth phase. Therefore, waiting longer between treatments will not ultimately affect your outcome. Optimal long-term benefits depend on the area you wish to have treated, the hair density, and your hair’s growth cycle. ... more
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

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How Much Time Is Allowed To Lapse Between Each Hair Laser Treatment?

The time between each treatment is chosen arbitrary. Since laser or IPL works on actively growing hair follicle, the next treatment is for the new growth whenever that happens.
Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO

Huntington Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Wait Time not a Problem

You will not jeopardize the results of your treatments by waiting longer between appointments. You should continue to shave between treatments and resume them when you get back.
Lisa Benest, MD

Burbank Dermatologist
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Laser hair removal sessions can vary with different intervals between sessions

Many people are not able to commit to an every four or six week interval in between laser hair removal treatments. Trying to match the treatment with the growing phase of the hair cycle is possibly more academic than clinically required to obtain a satisfactory result in reduction of hair growth. If you have had several sessions and can not return for a few months, you can continue on your return.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

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