Can I grow the hair back on my facial area (beard and neck area) after I have had more than 6 laser treatments?

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I am 30. Istarted laser treatment when i was about 24/25 years of age. I was getting ingrown bumps due to my African American coarse hair and would get razor bumps when I shaved regularly. Now I LOVE seeing old pics of my beard and all my friends have beards and the look great with them. I miss my beard and i want it back and even thicker! I really want it back now. I have actually received lots of hair growth back and now using Minoxidil twice daily and awaiting 6month-long term results. Help!

Jared Mallalieu, DO · Answer

The lasers damage the follicles of the hair. This the area which produces the hair itself. Once damaged they don't regenerate so it is unlikely you will regrow the hair to the extent it once was. The Rogaine likely will not help as it can not regrow hair. It works more by preserving hair you still have. Be well, Dr. M

Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO · Answer

The simple answer is unfortunately no. What ever you see growing now are gaor follicles that were not affected by laser energey or were in resting stage.

Morris Westfried, MD · Answer

If minoxidil is working keep using it but it is unlikely you will grow back a cosmetically acceptable beard

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