I had three full body laser hair removel session. My arms, under arms and bikini have shown great results. However i am seeing more hair growth on my chin and neck then befor I started the treatment. I have read about the double pass techniqe being effective for this problem. Should I go for that or stop the chin and neck treatment altogether?
October 19, 2016
Answer: Paradoxical hair stimulation on face What you are describing is called "paradoxical hair stimulation". The paradox here is that instead of hair getting less you get more hair growth after the treatments. The exact cause of paradoxical growth is not known. However we know that some areas are more prone to develop paradoxical growth than other areas. Its almost unknown in Bikini, underarms or legs. Jawline, neck and cheeks somehow are typical sites. Some centers see it more often than others. In these cases its to do with the power of the laser used. Suboptimal power will just stunt the growth of the hair rather than "killing" the hair. Similarly some poor quality IPLs (which by the way are NOT lasers, though some advertise it so) can produce the same. All IPLs are not made the same. We have seen good response with upping the power; again there is also higher risk of side effects, and hence experience matters. Certain prescription creams for reducing hair growth are expensive and useless to the least. Hope that helps.
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October 19, 2016
Answer: Paradoxical hair stimulation on face What you are describing is called "paradoxical hair stimulation". The paradox here is that instead of hair getting less you get more hair growth after the treatments. The exact cause of paradoxical growth is not known. However we know that some areas are more prone to develop paradoxical growth than other areas. Its almost unknown in Bikini, underarms or legs. Jawline, neck and cheeks somehow are typical sites. Some centers see it more often than others. In these cases its to do with the power of the laser used. Suboptimal power will just stunt the growth of the hair rather than "killing" the hair. Similarly some poor quality IPLs (which by the way are NOT lasers, though some advertise it so) can produce the same. All IPLs are not made the same. We have seen good response with upping the power; again there is also higher risk of side effects, and hence experience matters. Certain prescription creams for reducing hair growth are expensive and useless to the least. Hope that helps.
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October 18, 2016
Answer: Treating neck and facial hair is tough These hair tend to be smaller in diameter and thus have less target for the laser. If the laser is not a max settings, the hair can get injured but not killed. This can lead to more hair growth. Make sure settings are maximum, but in the safe zone. If this doesn't work, I'd forego further treatments and try Vaniqa.
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October 18, 2016
Answer: Treating neck and facial hair is tough These hair tend to be smaller in diameter and thus have less target for the laser. If the laser is not a max settings, the hair can get injured but not killed. This can lead to more hair growth. Make sure settings are maximum, but in the safe zone. If this doesn't work, I'd forego further treatments and try Vaniqa.
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