Laser hair removal. What impact may these treatments have on lymph nodes?

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What impact may these treatments have on lymph nodes and should people who have had lymph nodes removed have this treatment. Thanks

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

No, laser hair removal won't negatively impact lymph nodes and it is appropriate to have laser hair removal if lymph nodes have been removed. Keep in mind, it will take a series of treatments to get improvement. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Samer Muala, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Of course each case is different so this is only an opinion. The question is why we're lymph nodes removed? I would avoid laser in history of cancer. Otherwise lymph nodes and hair follicles are in 2 different neighborhoods so not worrisome!

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

Laser hair removal will not affect lymph nodes. The treatment depth is much less than this. It only goes to the depth of follicles, not below that. So there will be no effect on lymph nodes. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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