When to Stop Shaving Before Laser Hair Removal?

August 28, 2009
Asked By:meus in us

How close to a Laser Hair Removal treatment should I shave? I am thinking about just letting them shave me right before the laser--will this affect the laser's efficacy?

Answers (29)

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March 5, 2017

Answer: Prep for Laser Hair Removal

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Alan N. Larsen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Alan N. Larsen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 24, 2016

Answer: When to shave for laser hair

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 24, 2016

Answer: When to shave for laser hair

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
June 23, 2016

Answer: Shave Prior To Treatment

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 23, 2016

Answer: Shave Prior To Treatment

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 26, 2016

Answer: Shaving Prior to Laser Hair Removal

Steven H. Williams, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 26, 2016

Answer: Shaving Prior to Laser Hair Removal

Steven H. Williams, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 1, 2016

Answer: Shave the night before or morning of laser hair removal

Kimberly Butterwick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
June 1, 2016

Answer: Shave the night before or morning of laser hair removal

Kimberly Butterwick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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