Can laser hair removal be used to treat the vagina and buttocks?

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Most places where they do waxing to remove in grown hairs do not do touch the private parts, or what they call inside the bikini line of a women, or male? If I went to a location that does laser hair removal to remove hairs they do the entire body been the buttocks or the vagina? I hope I am not offending anyone by saying that? Also, can laser hair removal be somewhat painful for the first time or multiple times for a patient?

Anh-Tuan Truong, MD, FACS · Answer

In fact, the bikini area is one of the most
popular treatment areas for laser hair removal in both men and women. The most
important factor is that you only receive laser hair removal from a licensed
practitioner who carefully evaluates your skin and uses the correct laser.
Their expertise will help to ensure that they have the skill and experience to
treat your skin, even in its most delicate regions, with the utmost care. The
sensation that best describes how laser hair removal feels is like a rubber
banding snapping against the skin.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Laser hair removal doesn't tighten skin but you can use procedures to these areas to tighten.  We use thermiVa to these areas with or without ultherapy and get amazing results.  Fat grafting as well helps.  Please see an expert in tightening.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi J. Yes, laser hair removal can be done on the buttocks and vagina.  To see examples of our Los Angeles laser hair removal patient before and after photos, click on the link below.

Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS · Answer

Yes but its effectiveness depends upon the color of the hair and underlying skin as well as the type of laser chosen. Make sure you see a physician experienced in laser hair removal.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

Those areas can be treated with LHR. I would just state up front about the areas desired to be done to get correct pricing and expectations.

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