Laser hair removal regret/ reversal - Is there ANY way to get down there back to the way it was before?

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I have had 5 sessions of laser hair removal on my bikini area and now deeply regret it. I wanted my bikini line cleaned up and should not have gone for the full thing. Its been a month and a half since my last treatment amand d only some hairs have grown back and are very patchy. Is there ANY way to get down there back to the way it was before? I'll try anything!

Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD · Answer

Laser hair removal/reduction causes permanent destruction of hair follicles. Because of the hair growth cycle, people will normally have multiple treatments to target as much hair as possible.In your case, there is no way to reverse the effect. It is likely you will see some regrowth beyond what you are seeing now but it will remain "patchy". I am sorry you have regrets and it must be very dismaying.But thank you for sharing. Your doing so may help other women take a longer time to consider the permanent effects of certain treatments.

Bela Glantsman, MD · Answer

Sorry you are not having a great result. However, it may be a process and if you discuss it with the treating provider you may still reach your goal of no hair. Its important to establish your specific hair cycle and see if intervals between treatments were long enough and don't shave completely before the treatment so the provider can chose the appropriate setting for specific areas. Were you doing IPL or true laser? May be trying a true laser would be better for you. Tailored approach may be needed for you to get a more uniform result. It would be much longer and more difficult to regrow hair and there is no proven or approved treatment for bikini area and may be also risky to try things you are not sure in. Best luck!

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