Hello, I feel silly for asking this but, is it safe to have laser hair removal done on my breasts if I have breast implants? I'm about 4 months post-op from a Benelli lift and breast aug and I want to resume my laser hair removal everywhere including my breast area (because I'm a fuzzy gal!). I would obviously ask the laser tech to avoid the incision areas. Thank you in advance.
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Answer: Safe to do laser hair removal on and around the breast area with breast implants?
You appear to have a condition known as Keratosis Pilaris, which is a hereditary skin issue that is not dangerous. It is however, unsightly and sometimes gets inflamed and causes ingrown hairs. Seek advice from a dermatologist who can help you reduce the inflammation and improve the appearance ...
Without knowing what kind of laser was used in your
treatment, it’s difficult to say. However, the “pain” people sometimes refer to
with laser hair removal is caused by the heating of the hair follicle. This
heating process is essentially what prevents future hair growth. Different
people respo...