Laser hair removal regret after 1 session with Yag laser (Photo)

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Hello, my name is Jordon I am a 19-year-old male who had 1 session of Yag Laser to get rid of ingrown hairs around the beard area and was wondering if is it still possible to grow a full beard it's been since January after my first session and now the hair is coming back patchy. I will give photos to show but from what I am seeing and comparing the hair that I see that was shed I don’t know if it will come back.

Paul Flashner, MD · Answer

Hello! After a single laser hair removal treatment, it is uncommon for hair follicles to be permanently destroyed, though it is not entirely impossible. Typically, a series of six or more treatments, particularly with a YAG laser, is required to achieve significant follicular death and long-term results.

Laura A. Katz, MD · Answer

Fortunately you have had the correct yag beam laser option to remove hair from your dark skin type.  The hair will be removed in patches if performed at the appropriate every 8 weeks interval to target the different portions of hair that is in the active growth phase.  This is intended to be a permanent change so the hair will not likely grow back.

Daniel P. Markmann, MD · Answer

Laser Hair removal only kills the hair cells that are currently growing at the time of the treatment.   On the face, there are many cells at the base of your pore that will grow hair.   One treatment will not leave you with no hair growth.    It will definitely come back.    Laser Hair Removal is great for treating ingrown hair.   But it doesn't solve the problem unless you keep doing the treatment until no more hair grows.   It only treats the current problem.   With African American curly hair, ingrown hair is a common problem.   The only way to stop it entirely is by undergoing many treatments, until no hair regrows.

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