Had full body laser done 2 years ago (8-12 treatments 4-6 weeks interval) hair has been back and thick. What should I do?

Question

Laser hair removal on legs worked great no hair and if there is any hair they are very thin. I had a lot of facial hair and that's the main reason I went through laser hair removal since I have brown skin and dark hair. Laser hair removal on my face worked in the beginning, and now i have very thick hair, I have to shave daily. My arms and armpits I saw a difference in the beginning and now the hair is very thick and dark. Should I do electrolysis or do laser hair removal again?

Tyler Rogers, MD · Answer

8-12 treatments should be quite effective.  Results may vary greatly based upon your individual body, the quality of the equipment, the equipment settings, the timing of treatments, and the provider technique and experience. 
I would consider further laser hair treatments.  Electrolysis is just too slow and tedious.  I would only use electrolysis for light hair and hair in areas that can not be lasered, such as around the eyes.
Before further treatment I would consult your physician to ensure you do not have any health conditions that might affect hair growth - mainly hormone related. 
Best of luck!

Laura Riehm, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Your should be able to maintain 90-95% hair reduction after a series of LHR from a quality provider using well maintained/powerful equipment.  Either the equipment / settings used weren't appropriate or you may have an underlying hormonal issue.  Best of luck.

Had full body laser done 2 years ago (8-12 treatments 4-6 weeks interval) hair has been back and thick. What should I do?

Answers (2)

More Laser Hair Removal Questions

Had full body laser done 2 years ago (8-12 treatments 4-6 weeks interval) hair has been back and thick. What should I do?

Answers (2)

More Laser Hair Removal Questions

Does carbon dyeing hair really help? Can you dye grey hair with it so laser may remove it?

Why am I not seeing results with laser hair removal? Hair is growing back thicker and darker. (photos)

Follow-up question: 2 weeks post laser hair removal burns. Will these eventually fade over time? Will Biafine help? (photos)