Can I get laser hair removal on my legs if I have keloids?

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hello I have keloids on my leg and I want to to remove hair for laser, is any risk to growing up my keloids? is laser safe?

Phillip Chang, MD · Answer

Hi Humorous

As long as the hair is darker than your skin tone than you are a candidate for laser hair removal.  The Lumenis Duet is the newest innovation in hair removal.  Not only is it really fast, but it is relatively painless! For more information about this procedure, please visit our website.

Paul Flashner, MD · Answer

Yes! It is safe to get laser hair removal on your legs even if you have keloids. The laser goes directly to the follicle which is the tissue that surrounds the hair. Good luck and you are going to love it!

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Yes you can get laser hair removal with keloids as long as your hair is dark. Best wishes.
Dr. T

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