Had blood clots (in one leg). Been healing clots the last several month. Ultra-sound shows they are gone (effective a week ago).

There is no reason why you cant have laser hair removal when on blood thinners.  The laser has no ability to damage blood vessels. Best, Dr. Emer.

Venous thrombosis and anti coagulation are not contraindications for laser hair removal. The light does not penetrate more than a couple of millimeters into the skin. In general the settings used for most lasers for hair removal will not target blood vessels. You should not have anything to worry about except the usual risks associate with laser hair removal. All the bestDr Soni

There is nothing in the medical literature regarding blood clots and surface laser treatments (like hair removal). Our office specializes in venous disease and we also perform multiple types laser treatments. Based on my experience in treating several patients  who are on blood thinners with laser, I have not had any negative side effects from the treatment. You may notice perhaps some bruising if you easily bruise while on the Eliquis. However, it is unlikely. A test patch is always a good start when trying to make a decision. Are you not shaving because you are on the blood thinner? The recommendation would be to be careful when shaving...not to stop shaving completely. We would have a lot of hairy people if no one shaved while on a blood thinner! That could be good for laser hair removal offices! :) Good luck!