6 wk Vs 4 wk laser hair removal?

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Is there a difference? Which one works better? I ask because I'm getting lasered at two different places. The underarm is done every 6 weeks with the zapping gun they use at body image I think. The Brazilian is done with one that looks like an ultrasound, no zapping every 4 weeks. I've seen dramatic difference but the underarms it's taking longer as it's every 6 weeks. Began them at the same time. Discuss any difference about choosing 6 or 4 weeks.

Patricia Yugueros, MD · Answer

We treat the upper body every 4-6 weeks and the lower body every 10-12 weeks.  You could be seeing a difference because of different lasers being used.  As long as you are 4-6 weeks for upper body you should be fine.

Fadi Nukta, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! Depending on the area that is being treated with laser hair removal, treatments can be done anywhere between 4-weeks to 6-weeks, 8-weeks to 12-weeks apart. Every part of the body grows hair at different stages and that’s why some treatments are 4-weeks apart and some are 6-weeks apart. I treat underarms every 4-6 weeks, and Brazilian 6-8 weeks apart.

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