I Had Melanoma in Situ 7 Years. Is It Safe for Me to Have Laser Hair Removal Procedure?Can This Cause my Melanoma to Come Back?

If these products can digest hair, they can also be very irritating to moist skin in the perineal area.  Rest assured the irritation will subside but if you are seeing any erosions, pustules or scabbing in areas accidentally treated you should see a dermatologist to determine any need for...

You have not specified what part of the body you want laser hair removal treatment.  You have to wait for your next treatment when the hair is in its growths state. This is because the laser only damages growing hair follicles. The ideal time to wait for laser hair removal on the face and neck ...

Please stop worrying! You will have much more important things to be concerned about in the months and years ahead. The laser does not penetrate deeper than a few millimeters, and cannot harm your baby in any way. Congratulations and all the best to you and your child to come.

Hello NY,   It sounds like you have some ingrown hairs. This is normal, a good way to help get rid of this is by using and exfoliate scrub on them. We recommend one with glycolic acid, such as vivite treatment scrub.   Hope this is helpful!   Dr. Young

I would not recommend any laser treatment while on Isotretinoin or for 6 months after stopping this medication.  Isotretinoin may change how your skin heals so in theory there is a risk of scar formation.   It is always better to err on the side of safety.  Good luck

Brazilian laser hair removal is a very popular treatment with both women and men. There is currently no laser available that can effectively remove grey, blonde or red hair. We suggest that our patients with minimal amounts of unwanted light hair consider electrolysis. It is not ideal for large...