How to get rid of old and new ingrown hairs on the bikini line and stomach area?

Shave the hair before laser hair removal. IPL treatments do not work as well vs. lasers. Interval for treatment is 3 to 4 weeks. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Thank you for your question. After getting laser hair removal of the bikini area, you may experience some swelling and lingering redness due to the sensitivity of this region. If you engage in sexual intimacy before waiting for the irritation to fade, you may irritate the area even more and...

Thank you for your question. Many men and women alike get laser hair removal to treat unwanted hair on the chest, breasts or areolas. Treatments should have no affect on the surrounding nerves and should not affect your sensitivity. Keep in mind that the treated area may be sensitive, pink or...

Thank you for your question, as it’s a common one. People with psoriasis face a number of challenges when it comes to hair removal, since shaving, waxing and tweezing can irritate the skin and cause flare-ups of the psoriasis. For many people with psoriasis, laser hair removal is the preferred m...

Thank you for your question. The amount of laser hair removal sessions needed varies from patient to patient. Also, some patients do need sessions to maintain results. I recommend discussing your concerns with your treating physician. Best of Luck!

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to remove hair on dark skin as the hair is usually very fine, which makes them harder to remove. Also, only a 1064 laser should be used for your skin type. I recommend having a follow up with your treating physician as this needs to be treated with...