Is it safe for to have laser hair removal with papillary thyroid cancer?

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I am 30 years old with met thyroid cancer and i still treating by iodine can i use the laser for my big scare in my neck ? Can use hair removal laser ? Is it safe

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! Laser hair removal has been safely performed in millions of people over many years now. Although rarely one might get temporary blistering or an infection or discoloration of the skin, it certainly has never been shown to cause any type of cancer. Best of luck!

Is it safe for to have laser hair removal with papillary thyroid cancer?

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