I'm a woman with PCOS and I have a problem with excess hair in my bikini region that extends to my top inner thigh area, and down into my buttcrack. I also have some actual hairs on my butt itself. I know you can get bikini zone laser hair removal, but are their limitations on what areas can be treated? Would electrolysis be better? Essentially the areas that would be covered in an extended Brazilian wax I'd like to get permanent hair removal but I'm unsure if it's possible or what type to get.
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Laser Hair Reduction is performed on shaved skin.
I ask our patients to shave the night before their appointment for best comfort. Longer hair, visible above the skin surface, runs the risk of of being burnt unto the skin during treatment when the laser is applied. This can lead to skin...
It sounds like you may be talking about pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) or razor bumps, a condition where shaved curly hair tends to grow into the skin instead of out of the follicle. The skin typically looks bumpy and inflammed and can look like the papules and pustules of pimples. Razor bumps...
Thank you for your question. Yes, laser hair removal can be performed on the bikini area and is a popular treatment. You can expect to see 70-90% reduction in hair growth in 6-9 sessions. It is important to have this treatment done by an experienced provider to insure the correct type of laser...
