Can I have laser hair removal under anesthesia?

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If a patient wants a surgical cosmetic procedure and is under general anesthesia, can they have laser hair removal while under anesthesia as well?

Jeffrey B. Wise, MD, FACS · Answer

Although there is no reason laser hair removal cannot be done while a patient is under anesthesia, treatment with laser hair removal is usually very quick and needs multiple treatments. Many surgeons will use other lasers (such as an Erbium or CO2 laser) while the patient is still under anesthesia so that is not an issue. I would discuss this with your surgeon.

Kian Karimi, MD, FACS · Answer

Laser hair removal can be applied while a patient is under general anesthesia, but one treatment alone will not completely remove the hairs in a given region. Laser hair removal works by weakening the hair follicle, and depending on skin type, typically takes around 6-8 treatments to complete. While one treatment can be completed under anesthesia, you would need to return to clinic for the remaining. Going forward, I would recommend you discuss the laser hair removal addition with your surgeon to best adapt your treatment.

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