Male with course dark arm hair, I have very light skin so my hair really stands out. Can I do one treatment of laser hair removal in an effort to thin the arm hair and make some of the follicles less thick and noticeable. Will my hair grow back patchy? Specific laser light setting/or procedure that will do this effectively? I dont want to be left with patchy result and have to laser it all away, I think it would look worse than current situation. How many sessions/what strength level?
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First and foremost, see your dermatologist about other ways to increase hair growth (birth control pill, spironolactone, topical minoxidil, PRP injections, low level laser etc) that doesn't result in unwanted facial hair. That said, if you're set on staying on oral minoxidil, then yes, laser...
Hello and thank you for your question. To my knowledge at home laser devices do not cause cancer. That being said, they aren’t very effective for hair removal. Its best to see a professional and get a proper treatment. Best wishes.
Dr. T
Hello, we don't recommending using any products prior to your laser treatment. We want the skin to be completely clean before performing a laser procedure.
