I inherited my grandmother's excessive facial hair on my upper lip. cheeks, & mostly on my chin & neck. I noticed hair growing on my chin shortly after my first period at 13. Now 35, the hair is worse. After removing the hair, it hurts like crazy as it grows back. Not to mention all the ingrown hairs & bumps of puss, which, once popped, leave a big hole & spots in my face. My face becomes so irritated that I have to let the hair grow out 1 or 2 months before I can bear to touch my face again.
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May 25, 2015
Answer: Laser Treatments and Insurance
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Do not wax before laser hair removal treatment. Doing so removes the hair follicle the laser treats. You should shave to remove the hair on the surface to prevent burns.
LASER hair removal requires knowledge of both skin type and machine. Most studies point to at least 20 J/cm2 to be effective for laser hair and we have found that higher settings are necessary for Indian hair removal. Keep in mind, older laser hair removal systems may not be able to safely ...
Thank you for your question.It is not advised to wax during laser hair removal treatments because it removes the follicle which needs to be present when being treated. If you are not consistent with your treatments, it will take longer to achieve your desired results. Different areas of the body...