Is it safe for a 13 year old to get laser hair removal on her bikini line?

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My daughter is a dancer and she has a lot of pubic hair and she is very embarrassed about it. When she wears a bikini it sticks out too. With her being a dancer she has to wear costumes that can be revealing in that area. She is very self-conscious about it and has been begging me for a while to get it removed. Is it safe for her or can it cause problems for her? Thank you.

Janet Turkle, MD · Answer

Laser hair removal would be safe for your daughter. The most effective treatment is for darker hair as the current lasers do not "see" the lighter hairs. If she has a dark skin tone, care will need to be taken to avoid hyper pigmentation.  Please seek care from a well qualified Plastic Surgeon

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

I do not believe it is a problem to remove hair at this age. However, as styles change and if future hair is desired in that area, it may not be possible to grow the hair back so future thoughts of hair must be considered.

Jeffrey C. Poole, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Treatment of embarrassing or unwanted hair can easily and safely be performed in teenagers.  The risks are no different than for an adult.  My goal in teenage patients is to make sure the treatment is truly what they want and not some undue influence from another person.

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