If I Have Never Shaved or Waxed my Bikini/brazilian Area Before, Can I Still Get Laser Treatment?

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Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

It is fine to get the area treated, however you may be asked to shave the area right before your session. This improves the effectiveness of the treatment. To determine if laser hair removal is suitable for you, a test patch may be performed first to ensure it is safe for you.

Anjali Butani, MD · Answer

It is perfectly safe to perform laser hair removal on a natural bikini area (never shaved or waxed), but I would strongly recommended shaving or trimming the hairs as close as you can to the base.  This allows the laser to penetrate deep into the skin, instead of "catching" on the hairs on the surface.  Many patients are uncomfortable with trimming or shaving, so ask a trusted friend or position yourself in different ways to get to the hair.  And always be take your time and be safe...it is easy to nick yourself if you aren't careful.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

It doesn't matter how you have previously cared for the area. It matters that there are active hair follicles there. You will need to shave prior to each laser treatment because this allows the laser to penetrate the actual follicle, otherwise it just singes the hair.

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