1. HOME
  2. /
  3. Q&A
  4. /
  5. LASER HAIR REMOVAL QUESTIONS
  6. /
  7. IS IT POSSIBLE FOR BIRTH...

Is it possible for birth control pills to cause new hair growth in spite of receiving laser hair removal treatments? (Photo)

April 5, 2018
Asked By:k.rains in Midland, TX

Received LHR (under arms) for past 13m; 10 sessions: first 5 - 4w apart, next 3 - 8w apart, last 2 - 6w apart. Started bc pills 15m ago; Taytulla - 6m, then Vestura - 2m, then Nikki - 5m. Then, stopped 2m ago. LHR seemed to work well at first. Then, at 8w intervals noticed regrowth around 4w. Stopped pills and went to 6w interval, and have minimal new growth. Could there be a correlation? Want to start Vestura again for bc and acne, but do not want hair to start growing back.

4 photos

Answers (1)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
September 12, 2018

Answer: Hair removal

Jeff Angobaldo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
(474)
Visit Profile
MOST RECENT
September 12, 2018

Answer: Hair removal

Jeff Angobaldo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
(474)
Visit Profile

Recommended reading

Laser Hair Removal

Everything you need to know about Laser Hair Removal

  • 88% worth it
  • 532.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $1,043
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Browse related questions

Why is laser hair removal not working on my face?
Sheryl D. Clark, MD, FAAD says:

Dear bkay12:Don’t despair! Hair removal needs to be performed with lasers rather than light devices, and the highest tolerable settings need to be chosen with the very first treatment. Otherwise, hairs will only be stunned and smaller rather than permanently eliminated, and with subsequent tr...

Read 1 Doctor Answers
I need to pull my hairs after each LHR sessions by my fingers because they don't fall, does it mean the laser worked or not?
Jason Emer, MD says:

This difficult to answer without pictures. Diode, alexandrite and yag lasers work best for hair removal. 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

Read 2 Doctor Answers
Regret laser hair removal on my upper beard. How much regrowth should I expect? (Photo)
Alan B. Brackup, MD, FACS says:

Normally we tell patients they will need 5-7 treatments to see a major reduction in hair growth. There are also many different machines- so it depends on the machine you used. Luckily for you, you only had one treatment. I would say you should see 85% growth back, maybe more, but it will take ...

Read 1 Doctor Answers
Popular topics
burnmalechinupper lipgrow back

Recommended reading

Laser Hair Removal

Everything you need to know about Laser Hair Removal

  • 88% worth it
  • 532.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $1,043
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.