Laser Hair Removal: Is 4 months between treatments too long?

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I lasered my face and leg and bikini area for the first time today. I know that it's recommended to do the next treatment after 6-8 weeks. But I'm out of country for 12 weeks. Is it okay to get my next treatment after 12 weeks? Isn't it too long? Will it still be effective?

Mark A. Blair, MD · Answer

Hello, Although different areas have different growth cycles, (ie: face/bikini every 4 weeks, legs/arms/trunk every 8 weeks) it is OK to delay the retreatment.  At any one time, there is only about 20% of your total hair follicles in the "growth cycle". With your first treatment, that is about the percentage (20%) of hair follicles that were destroyed.  The remaining 80% of the follicles will eventually get into the "growth cycle". Ultimately, it is best if you can try to stay on schedule of the growth cycle, but it does not put you back to square zero to delay your second treatment.Good Luck!

Morris Westfried, MD · Answer

For areas such as kegs 12 week intervals are preferred .You will still get an effect from next session and then can resume normal schedule

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