Will laser hair removal to breast and nipples damage nerves associated with arousal?

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If the laser damages the hair follicles, does it damage nerves attached or around the area that respond to touch or arousal? Also, does the heat from the laser cause the tissue to scar around Breast implants as a reaction?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

No, laser hair removal won't negatively impact arousal or cause scar tissue around implants. It will take a series of treatments to get improvement. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Chris Lowery, DO · Answer

Thank you for your question. Many men and women alike get laser hair removal to treat unwanted hair on the chest, breasts or areolas. Treatments should have no affect on the surrounding nerves and should not affect your sensitivity. Keep in mind that the treated area may be sensitive, pink or swollen for up to several days after your treatments, but this should be no cause for concern about a loss of sensitivity. Good luck!

Stephen Mandy, MD · Answer

No laser hair removal should not affect either you sensation nor your breast implant.  You may proceed without concern provided the laser operator is careful not to cause a burn.

Jean M. Casello, MD · Answer

The lasers used for hair removal target the melanin in the hair follicle-therefore there should be no effect on the nerves in this area.  The heat from the laser should not cause any effect on the tissue around the breast implants as the tissue around the breast implants  is much deeper than the area targeted when doing hair removal.

Emily Sikking, MD · Answer

The lasers should have no impact on arousal from stimulation but in any sensitive area I would make sure that the operator is experienced and has an understanding of the anatomy

Will laser hair removal to breast and nipples damage nerves associated with arousal?

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