Is there any risk that Halo laser will permanently remove beard hair?

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Can the Halo laser permanently kill beard hair shafts on certain settings? This is my biggest fear of getting this treatment. Thanks

Andrew Campbell, MD · Answer

The Halo laser does not target pigment (dark hair) and it can not penetrate deep enough to cause injury to the hair follicle, so the Halo laser will NOT cause any loss of hair.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Rejuvenation SpecialistQuintessa

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Halo is not made for removing hair and does not penetrate deep enough to effectively damage the hair follicle. It is completely safe to receive even if you have a beard.

Guy Cappuccino, MD · Answer

HALO does not penetrate deep enough to permanently damage the hair follicles and its wavelength does not target pigment.  You'll be fine with your HALO treatment over beard areas.

Peter Castillo, MD, FACOG · Answer

Thank you for your excellent question. Halo is a hybrid Fractional laser that gas two wavelengths both of which are in the invisible infrared spectrum. This means that the laser is color blind and only attracted to water in the cells so you can safely go over hair bearing areas without having any effect on the hair follicles.

Richard Ort, MD · Answer

Halo laser is a fractional laser for skin resurfacing. It does not target the hair and would not be expected to result in hair removal. Lasers that target hair are very different.  Regards,Dr. Ort

Is there any risk that Halo laser will permanently remove beard hair?

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Answer: Halo is safe on hair bearing areas

Answer: Halo is safe on hair bearing areas

Answer: Will Halo laser remove beard hair?

Answer: Will Halo laser remove beard hair?

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Is there any risk that Halo laser will permanently remove beard hair?

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Answer: Halo is safe on hair bearing areas

Answer: Halo is safe on hair bearing areas

Answer: Will Halo laser remove beard hair?

Answer: Will Halo laser remove beard hair?

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