I have white hairs on my chin, upper lip and sides of my face. What laser will remove them?

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Joseph J. Castellano, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, light hair doesn't respond to laser hair removal treatments in the same way that dark hair does. The efficacy of the treatment can depend on your hair pigmentation. Hair with deeper pigmentation is able to absorb more of the laser energy, meaning the treatment can be less effective on light or white hair. All laser hair removal processes are based around this principle, so at this moment, your best option for hair removal wouldn't involve a laser.

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hi, Thank you for your question. Unfortunately there are no lasers to treat grey hairs. You can try electrolysis. Kindly meet a board certified plastic surgeon or a dermatologist who can treat you. Best of luck.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Please consider consulting in-person with a board certified facial plastic surgeon so you can review the right procedure for you. 
Best wishes,

Emily B. McLaughlin, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Laser hair removal is most effective on dark hair follicles. Unfortunately white/ blonde hair are not effected or removed by laser hair removal machines. Consult with an experienced medical aesthetician or board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!

Maha S. Shakir, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the question. Unfortunately there is no laser that can remove white hair. You can use electrolysis to remove white hair.
 Wish you the best in health.
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