Is it okay to get 2 sessions within 3 weeks for facial hair removal?

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I have had 6 laser facial hair removal sessions. I will be flying out of country for 3 months. Will not be able to get any session during this time. Is it ok for me to get 2 sessions with 3 weeks gap each before I leave or will that not be effective?

Tina B. West, MD · Answer

Thanks for reaching out!I do not recommend having hair removal treatment only 3 weeks apart.  You want the hair to be in the correct hair cycle for optimal results.  Best,

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hi, Thank you for your question. It is not ideal to take a couple of laser sessions in 3 weeks. Since you have finished 6 sessions i recommend you to start with your maintenance once in 60 to 90 days if your growth is under control. Hope this will help you.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I typically have patients do every 4 weeks for the first 3 times and then every 4-6 weeks for 3 times after. Diode, alexandrite and yag lasers work best for hair removal and are safe for all skin tones. It will take a series of treatments and some people need treatments to maintain. See an expert in laser hair removal for best results. Best, Dr. Emer

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. 3 weeks gap is a bit too soon although you can still do treatments but normally a minimum of 4 weeks gap will give you best optimum results for laser hair removal treatments on the face. We wanted to target hairs at its full maturity or anagen/active growth stage. Best of luck!

Lynn M. Klein, MD, FAAD · Answer

Laser hair removal treatments have to be spaced several weeks apart to ensure that your hair is in its active growth phase. Otherwise, you won’t see much of a result. Since you’ve already had six sessions and your hair growth has probably significantly slowed by now, it would be best to just wait until you’ve returned home to pick up where you left off, rather than trying to squeeze two in at once.

Is it okay to get 2 sessions within 3 weeks for facial hair removal?

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Answer: 3 weeks gap is a bit too soon although you can still do treatments

Answer: 3 weeks gap is a bit too soon although you can still do treatments

Answer: It would better to wait until you get back home to continue your treatments.

Answer: It would better to wait until you get back home to continue your treatments.

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Is it okay to get 2 sessions within 3 weeks for facial hair removal?

Answers (8)

Answer: 3 weeks gap is a bit too soon although you can still do treatments

Answer: 3 weeks gap is a bit too soon although you can still do treatments

Answer: It would better to wait until you get back home to continue your treatments.

Answer: It would better to wait until you get back home to continue your treatments.

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