Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted under Laser Hair Removal q&a

Can You Get Laser Hair Removal with a Titanium Biopsy Clip?

Boston714Jul 1, 2013
I have very small breasts, and had a core biopsy done very close to the surface of my skin next to my nipple. I am looking to get laser hair removal in almost that same spot (nipples, breasts, and underarms). I called my primary care doctor, but they weren't sure if it would be an issue or not. Can I still have laser hair removal (and tattoo removal also near that area) with a titanium clip so close to the surface?

Answers (1)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Cheryl Lee Eberting, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Jul 5, 2013
Answer

More Laser Hair Removal Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Monika Kiripolsky, MD

Chlorine doesn't affect the efficacy of laser hair removal at all. The only thing I ask patients to do before (and in between) laser hair removal treatments is not to pluck, wax, or bleach the hair in the treatment areas. You can shave as much as you want to before and in between visits; I...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Mitchell Schwartz, MD - Account Suspended

Generally, about 15% of hairs are permanently removed with each laser treatment. Often, many of the hairs are still present and appear to “grow” following treatment. These “growing” hairs are dislodged from the hair follicle and require 1-2 weeks to be completely shed. Any method of epilati...

+7 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD

It is normal for hairs to pop out a few days after laser hair removal.  You have not done any damage.

+2 answers
See all Laser Hair Removal Q&A
See more Laser Hair Removal Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE LASER HAIR REMOVAL GUIDE →