Can I use benzoyl peroxide, vitamin C and ferulic acid with laser hair removal?

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The laser hair removal technician told me to stop using retinol and AHA/BHA products 2 wks before and after laser. If I'm getting laser on my upper lip, can I still use these products on the rest of my face? Are there other skincare products that I shouldn't be using? Is benzoyl peroxide, Vitamin C + Ferulic acid ok?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, you can have laser hair removal. Diode, alexandrite and yag lasers work best. It will take a series of treatments to get improvement. Please see an expert for an evaluation and about the skincare products. Best, Dr. Emer.

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Hormones create hair follicles and for the face your hormones are the strongest on the body. Your hair grows in three different phases and it is required for you to have a laser hair removal treatment done every 4 weeks to catch the hair in the growth phase. You will notice your hair thin out and the growth cycle slow down after each treatment. After the hair is completely gone after 6-8 treatments it is recommended to have a maintenance session done every 6 months to a year. Please consult with a physican before having any treatments done .

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