Threading while getting laser hair removal?

Question

Hello, I’m getting laser hair removal on my face. I get my sideburns, cheeks, chin, and jaw done. I know you’re not supposed to pluck, wax, or thread hairs within the treated areas. My question, however, is if I can get my eyebrows threaded? I’m not getting laser hair removal in that area. Would I mess up my overall treatment if I get my eyebrows threaded? I’ve tried looking this up on my own but haven’t gotten a solid answer. Thank you in advance to anyone who answers.

Paul Flashner, MD · Answer

Yes. We typically instruct no plucking, waxing, or threading while in the laser hair removal process. Those methods of removal completely remove the follicle. During treatment for laser hair removal the laser is looking for the follicle bulb in order to remove. However eyebrow threading while on laser is completely fine since you are not affecting the areas being treated for laser.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello pluto13! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Shah Facial Plastics. It is completely safe to have your eyebrows threaded if you are not treating that area with lasers. I hope this helps and best of luck!

Laura A. Katz, MD · Answer

As long as you are not threading in the exact treatment area of the laser hair removal you should be fine.

Niraj Mehta, DO · Answer

You can get your eyebrows threaded without it affecting the lasering of unwanted hair in other parts of your body. If you have other questions, I'm happy to answer. Reach out to Skin Healthy Medspa and Wellness Center in Keller, TX.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  Yes, you can get threading done as long as you don't get laser hair removal done in the same area.  Best of luck to you.

Dr. T

Diyanah Bani Hani, MD · Answer

Hi there! 
This is a great question. Yes, you can have your eyebrows threaded if that’s not an area that you’re receiving LHR. For areas that you’re receiving treatment, the laser device targets the hair follicle. However, if you wax, pluck or thread, the hair is completely removed, so there’s nothing to target. It usually means that you’ll need many more treatments to get the results that you want. Since your brows aren’t being treated, threading isn’t an issue. Hope this helps!

Threading while getting laser hair removal?

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