What happens if I stop laser hair removal treatment after 6 sessions?

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I have to stop it because of financial issues. I was very hairy before laser but only 20-30% of my hairs are left on my skin now. (About 15% on legs, arms, face and back, and about 25% on private area and underarms) Will it grow back just like how it was before starting laser ? All these 6 sessions will be a waste of money ? And now that I stop getting the treatment, can I wax the treated areas ? Thank you for your time, your answer would be a big help.

Emil A. Tanghetti, MD · Answer

The amount of hair that remains after your treatments should remain constant. Sometimes hormonal issues may trigger the growth of new hair, but this isn't very common. Your six sessions were not a waste of money as they will provide permanent hair reduction. You can wax if you choose, but if you get to a point financially where you would like to resume laser hair removal treatments, I would stop waxing so you can get the best results from your treatments.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

There will be some regrowth of hair but not complete reversion. Waxing is fine after LHR and there will be no side effects related to your prior LHR. Typically, I recommend 1-2 treatments per year to maintain the hair removal after the initial sessions.

Kent Holtorf, MD · Answer

Whatever stage your hair loss is at is most likely where it will stay until you get more treatments.  In some cases hormonal changes can trigger new hair growth, but that is most common after pregnancy or a large hormone shake up.  
You can wax in areas that have been treated if you are not going to continue with laser hair removal.  However, you must stop waxing before you resume hair removal treatments.

Michael H. Gold, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  Laser hair removal is hair reduction over time and if you have had some results that will remain for some time.  Although we think we know all the details of how long and how much hair reduction one will get and how long it lasts, it is still a science that does not have all the answers.  You will have reduction and it will stay and when it grows back it will be less than it was before.

Michelle Ellern, DO · Answer

You will likely be left with something around the percentage that is there now.  Once the particular follicle is dead it will not regrow, but new ones can be triggered by hormonal changes. You can always resume treatment when financially feasible. It just may take a few more to complete.  Good luck with your treatment.

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