I have hair growing on my face due to Minoxidil. Will laser hair removal work on my face?

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I have hair growing on my face due to minoxdil. Will hair laser removal work on my face? Would it work only in 6-8 treatments or will I have to keep continue having all the time

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

you can do hair removal and vaniqa cream, I suggest dermarolling as it helps limit the hair growth (see link).  Best, Dr. Emer.

Derakhsh Fozouni, MD · Answer

You can get the Icon max r laser treatment for hair removal. It usually takes 6-9 treatments. This hand piece targets the root of the hair.

Sheryl D. Clark, MD, FAAD · Answer

Hello sunm:

Laser hair removal will be effective if the hairs are pigmented and larger than vellous (fine baby hairs). If you continue the minoxidil, you may need to have maintenance treatments. It is important to have the treatments under a doctor’s supervision. Using Nutrafol for your hair loss or having PRP injections will circumvent this problem.

All the best from NYC,
Sheryl Clark MD, FAAD

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

If you hair growth is dark hair, then laser hair removal can be helpful. If your hair is fuzzy or light, you will need electrolosis.

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