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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.
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.
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.
I actually don't see a burn in this case, or anything abnormal. The underarms are tender and they do hurt for hair removal because of the sensitivity and thinness of the skin. I do recommend you tell your technician how painful the treatment was, but I don't see anything abnormal in your...
Your skin type and hair color make you an excellent candidate for laser hair removal, as this procedure is most effective on patients with light skin and dark hair. Furthermore, it is possible to thin the hair by using a modified treatment protocol, depending on whether your...
Thank you for your question! Before starting laser hair removal, I would consult with her pediatrician first to make sure she does not have any medical issues. If medically cleared, then she can proceed with laser treatment. There’s no evidence that using a laser would result in future ho...
Sometimes laser treatments can result in darkening of pigment, which is called post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. You can definitely help it with the treatments suggested here - retinoids, hydroquinone, and sunscreen. All of this will definitely help. You can also visit a VERY experienced...
Hi Dana. Yes, you can do the pubic area for laser hair removal and this is one of the most common treatments we do. We usually perform 6 - 8 treatments to achieve 75% - 95% permanent hair removal. Important questions to ask are what type of laser is being used and how much...
Using a razor or trimming the hair is based on the situation. If you shave regularly with a razor without complication, than that would be the best option. If you are a patient who develops irritated and in-grown hairs from close shaving, then trimming as close to the skin as possible may be...