I have to shave my face for my laser hair removal procedure and I have dark skin and dark hair. I'm nervous to shave because I fear I will get a dark shadow along my jawline like a guy does after he shaves. Does this happen often? Are there ways to prevent it if it does?
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We advise our patients to shave at least 24 hours prior to their treatment. It is very important however not to wax or pluck hairs, as we need them to be intact in the follicle for the procedure to be effective. I think it is important to understand that if the hair is long, treatment can damage...
Laser Hair Removal is great but doesn't treat Keratosis Pilaris which is a genetic skin condition akin to eczema. It also will not treat these marks. Please consult an experienced dermatologist to treat these conditions. Best, Dr. Green
