Hello doctors! The sideburns on my face bothered me so I got laser hair removal. My esthetician told me to get 8-10 treatments but I'm very pleased with the results after my 3rd treatment. What happens if I don't laser my face anymore? Are the results going to stay that way? Thank you!
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Answer: Laser Hair Removal Facts--takes a series of treatments
Your antibiotic will not interfere with laser hair removal (LHR). Some antibiotics that cause photosensitivity should be discontinued for a few days before LHR, although this concern remains theoretical. Laser hair removal accounts for the majority of laser...
It generally takes 5 to 6 treatments to reduce the hair in a given area provided that there are no hormonal problems to interfere with your treatments. The most important thing is that you have the proper settings based on your hair and skin type. I prefer the Gentle Yag for this reason and p...
Pimple breakouts can occur after laser hair removal treatment but typically only after the first 2-3 treatments as the hair is still at its darkest and thickest. I'd recommend exfoliating your skin to encourage the hair to fall off more quickly and help to prevent...