I had my first laser hair removal treatment on the back of my neck just over a week ago. Most of the hairs have since fallen out and the skin is fairly smooth. I've decided that I don't want to go through with the rest of the treatments. Will the hair grow back normally after one treatment or will it grow back sparsely or in patches? My skin is pale and the hair is coarse and dark. Thank you for your responses!
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If you have had 5 laser hair treatments to your back properly spaced by 2-3 months apart, you should be seeing a decrease in thickness of individual hairs and decrease in overall density. If you wax now, you may miss a percentage of "stunned" follicle if...
You need to wait for the irritation to resolve so you can shave and then have the treatment. No laser should be performed around any sores or open wounds for safety reasons. Wait 1-2 weeks for everything to resolve.
Thank you for your question! Sometimes this can happen due to the increased settings with each treatment. Try not to scratch the area as much as possible to avoid further irritation. You may try taking an antihistamine and applying hydrocortisone a few times a day to relieve redness and itching....
