What does laser hair removal on your head do to you? Would it kill my brain cells?

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I heard that getting your whole head of hair with laser hair removal is a bad choice cause it kills your brain cells and possible other stuff that might make you retarded and other things. I was wondering what it would do to me if I get it cause I've read it is possible to do it without bad things happening to you.

Adaeze Okeke, MD · Answer

Laser hair removal is a very superficial process. The target of the laser is the hair follicle which is very superficially located in the dermis. Additionally the wavelengths of light that are used by hair removal lasers are not in anyway harmful to growing brain cells. You can be assured that any laser hair removal you have will not cause any permanent damage to your brain cells.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

No, laser hair removal won't kill your brain cells. Laser hair removal targets the hair follicle, but won't penetrate the brain. It will take a series of treatments. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a laser hair removal expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Laser hair removal does
not affect your brain cells. The treatment will require a few sessions and it
focuses on the hair follicle but will not affect the brain. I recommend you
consult an expert to determine the best treatment plan for you. All the best!

Laurene DiPasquale, MD · Answer

The lasers used in laser hair removal work very superficially, at the level of the hair follicle.  They are not able to penetrate deep enough to affect the brain cells.  Please make sure you seek out a doctor with experience for your hair removal.  Regards, Dr. D.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

It is absolutely false that the laser can kill brain cells. The laser only penetrates a mm or 2 and cannot go through the bone. It will take 6-10 treatments for success and will require touch ups about every 6-12 months. Expect 75-80% improvement but not 100%.

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