Laser hair removal for fine dark hair? (Photo)

Question

I've debated getting laser hair removal and have recently decided to save up to get laser done on my arms/armpits, legs, and eventually bikini area. I'm extremely pale (from my dads Northern European side) and have hair all over my body from course thick hair to slightly lighter fine hairs on my chest, back, stomach, upper arms/thighs (from my Mexican moms side). Could this be removed effectively or are those types of hairs to thin and small? These are close up flash pictures for reference.

Ramandeep Sidhu, MD · Answer

Hello! Yes, you can get laser hair treatment even if the hair is fine. The laser is looking for pigment. This makes you an ideal candidate for laser hair removal since you have fair skin the laser will be able to see the pigment of your hair. Best of luck!

Phillip Chang, MD · Answer

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Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thanks for the great question. Absolutely, you are a great candidate for laser hair removal. Best wishes.
Dr. T

Susan Fox, DO, RPVI · Answer

Hello, yes you can treat your hair with laser hair removal.  Laser only works on pigmented hairs so as long as the hair is not blonde, white or grey it can successfully be treated by laser.

Leslie Pickens, MD · Answer

You are a candidate for laser hair removal.  It is permanent reduction, not complete permanent removal, so it may need to be touched up from time to time and as you get into varying hormonal changes with life.

Aanand Geria, MD, FAAD · Answer

As long as the hair has pigment, it can be removed by laser. I would recommend a diode or alexandrite laser in your situation done by an expert. Best of luck!

Laser hair removal for fine dark hair? (Photo)

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