Hair around areola. How can I remove it?

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I 28 years old female. I have few hair like 8-10 hairs around or the at outer part of the areola in both breasts. Is that normal? What is the safest method to remove it? What is the possible abnormalities that could result in that hair?

Tina B. West, MD · Answer

It is not uncommon to have hair near the aerola region.  Laser hair removal can be a great option in helping to remove these unwanted hairs.  Please make sure to schedule with a certified laser hair removal provider to see if you are a good candidate for this treatment. They will review your hair type and help provide you with the safest and most effective treatment. Best,

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! It is not uncommon to have hair near the aerola region.  Laser hair removal can be a great option in helping to remove these unwanted hairs.  Please make sure to schedule with a certified laser hair removal provider to see if you are a good candidate for this treatment. They will review your hair type and help provide you with the safest and most effective treatment.

Tianna Tsitsis, MD · Answer

Hair around the areola is not an uncommon problem to have, especially if your of an ethnicity that is hairy.  Laser hair removal can be performed easily to treat this.  It may take 6-12 treatments depending on the quality of the device used.  Good luck.

Norman Gonzales, MD · Answer

Yes, It is possible to remove the hair around the the areola.   Most laser hair removal platforms can address the issue.  Please see a qualified practice to evaluate your skin type for the procedure.   
Best of luck, 
Dr. G

Paul C. Dillon, MD · Answer

Yes, you would be an ideal candidate for laser hair removal. Just make sure you go to a trained professional and that they use the proper settings for your skin type.

Amy Miller, MD · Answer

Ditto what Dr. Casello said.  Lasers are the most likely to result in permanent hair removal.  These hairs can be a bit tougher to treat, than say, leg hair, because they tend to be thinner and finer.  Multiple treatments will be needed.  I treated mine years ago, after my husband-unwisely-made me aware and self-conscious of them (and I will never let him forget that as long as he lives). I still have a few wispy ones on each side but the obvious ones are gone.  I used a diode laser but it is important to find a practitioner with a laser that is safest for your skin type.  Another caveat--don't rely on an IPL to permanently treat the hair.  It will delay hair growth but not permanently remove them.
Hope this is helpful!  Best,
Dr. Amy

Jean M. Casello, MD · Answer

It is possible to remove hair around the areola with a laser. You want to make sure that the laser wavelength is appropriate for your skin and hair type.The laser targets the hair follicle and should not produce any abnormality in the hair itself.

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