Can a kid have IPL hair removal ?

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I have a daugther. she is 7 and she is very, very hairy on her back and arms. she wans to have hair removal . can she have ipl hair removal?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Before jumping the gun, I would speak to a dedicated laser specialist about the causes of the premature hair growth. Our office specializes in hair removal and we take a more conservative approach. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

anyone can get hair removal if they have parental consent.  But the cause of her hair growth at a young age should be evaluated by an internal exam just to rule out any hormonal issues and ensure this is truly just genetic.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Jennifer Greer, MD · Answer

Laser hair removal can be done on patients under 18, but I advise my patients to wait until after puberty, as the hormonal changes usually cause hair to regrow. In a child as young as 7, I would recommend seeing her pediatrician to make sure the hair growth is normal and not caused by a hormone imbalance. On another note, most laser procedures are fairly uncomfortable, bordering on painful, so I avoid performing laser procedures on children unless they are medically necessary.

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