26, male, caucasian, can laser or IPL hair removal treatment eliminate skin pigment forever?

May 22, 2023
Asked By:yood in Kansas

Hello, My names's yood a 26y male with white caucsian skin. I would like to know if there is a kind of permanent hair removal procedure like ( IPL or laser hair removal) that can eliminate skin hue by removing skin colour permanently ? If so, Does it happen to work via hair follicle destruction to reduce melanocytes amount or via another mechanism of action ...?

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April 19, 2024

Answer: We never say permanent hair removal. We always say hair reduction.

Soheila Rostami, MD, FAAO, FAACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 19, 2024

Answer: We never say permanent hair removal. We always say hair reduction.

Soheila Rostami, MD, FAAO, FAACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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January 5, 2024

Answer: Pigment reduction after IPL, is it permanent.

Ricardo Pocurull, MDBoard Certified Internist
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January 5, 2024

Answer: Pigment reduction after IPL, is it permanent.

Ricardo Pocurull, MDBoard Certified Internist
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December 4, 2023

Answer: What skin pigment are you referring to?

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December 4, 2023

Answer: What skin pigment are you referring to?

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November 20, 2023

Answer: IPL can help improve appearance of pigmentation. Pair with melarase creams to brighten

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November 20, 2023

Answer: IPL can help improve appearance of pigmentation. Pair with melarase creams to brighten

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October 26, 2023

Answer: Skin pigment

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October 26, 2023

Answer: Skin pigment

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