Laser Hair Removal in bikini area, is labia hair more resistant?

Question

I had hair removal from bikini area 2 weeks ago few hair in the pubic area fall out but the labia majora and inbtween the hair didnt fall out at all and the dr told me not to shave the area before the session so i feel like nothing happened !! The dr told me that is it normal that the hair in labia area is resistant and will respond to treatment after 3dr or 4th session ! Is that true drs ???

Ram Chandra, MD · Answer

Labia hair will do just as well with treatment but in some non-Caucasians, more central part of the labia is more pigmented, and hence might need a few extra treatments compared to the pubic area, but nevertheless will respond. Ideal candidate is one with lightest skin and the darkest hair.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. No, this is not true. All hair in the treated area should be shave prior to treatment. This is because the heat from the laser will not go deep enough into the hair shaft and will not have an effect. It is true that the labia is a little more difficult to treat, but it will not be more resistant to treatment. I recommend having a consultation with an expert to determine the best treatment plan for you. Best of Luck!

Robert G. Aycock, MD, FACS · Answer

You should shave as close as you can in all the areas that you want treated. You should see the hair grows thinner with each laser treatment. It treats around 6 treatments but no the labia is not resistant.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

This is not true. All hair should be shaved that is being treated. If it is not shaved, the heat will not go deep into the hair shaft and you won't have an effect. The labia is somewhat harder to treat due to anatomy, but it will not be more resistant to treatment.

Laser Hair Removal in bikini area, is labia hair more resistant?

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