Laser hair removal. My hair has grown back thicker and denser

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Hello, i got laser hair removal done about a month ago on my upper lip. ( it was my first treatment), before i had very fine hair but now i have noticed that my hair have grown back thicker and denser. I believe the laser was on very low setting could be a reason. Now i havent gone back , as i am too scared to make it worse. I am thinking that if i donnot go for any hair removal treatments , the hair will go back to their original state. It that true??

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

It may be that the new hair was in a different growth phase. Typically, if it is darker and thicker, then it should actually respond even better to subsequent treatments. It usually takes multiple treatments to achieve permanent hair reduction.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It is too soon to have results with laser hair removal. It will take a series of treatments. I typically have patients do every 4 weeks for the first 3 times and then every 4-6 weeks for 3 times after. See an expert in laser hair removal for best results. Best, Dr. Emer

Parham Gharagozlou, MD, FACP · Answer

most people need multiple treatment and need right setting for their skin. If you think you have more hair ask to talk to supervising doctor. They might want to change setting. Paradoxical hair growth is seen more in middle eastern people but it is exremely rare. My guess is that you need more sessions with adjustment of setting but of course your docotr is the only one who evaluated you clinically and can give appropriate consult. Make sure they are a high volume place that you go to.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

Treating very fine hair is tough to get good results, particularly in darker skin types. If the energies are low, the risk is higher for paradoxical hair growth. I don't think that your hair will go back to its original state. If indeed it is thicker, it might be possible with higher fluence to treat the hair now.

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Answer: Hair is thicker than it was before laser hair removal

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