Safe to Have Laser Hair Removal on Scarred Area?

February 3, 2009
Asked By:norma ray in Canada

I've had laser resurfacing done on my face 5 years ago, and it has left me with a scar above my lip where I'm thinking of having laser hair removal. Do you think it's safe to have laser hair removal over a scarred area?

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October 23, 2021

Answer: Yes, Laser Hair Removal is safe for scarred areas.

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Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 23, 2021

Answer: Yes, Laser Hair Removal is safe for scarred areas.

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Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 7, 2010

Answer: Laser Hair Removal over a scar

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 7, 2010

Answer: Laser Hair Removal over a scar

Harold J. Kaplan, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 5, 2009

Answer: Have a test spot done first

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 5, 2009

Answer: Have a test spot done first

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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Answer: Safe laser hair removal over scarred area

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