How many times can I shave between laser hair removal treatments?

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i usually do 3 times between the sessions with 1 & half month interval. but this time i need a fourth one since am not in the city with the facility. can i go ahead with it or not?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Shaving as often as you need is okay between each laser session and would not effect your treatment Best of luck

Edward E. Dickerson, IV, MD · Answer

It is important to be clean shaven when you come in for your laser hair removal treatments. Other than that you can shave as seldom or often as you like. It has no effect at all on your outcome. Thank you.

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

You may shave as often as you wish while you are undergoing laser hair removal treatments.  You cannot wax or tweeze the hair.

Mitchell Schwartz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Prior to laser treatment, it is important to shave the area. Otherwise hair gets pressed to the surface of your skin. When the hair shaft is destroyed by the laser it can injure the surrounding skin. Shave a day prior to your appointment, so if you nick yourself, the area will not be bleeding during your procedure. Either shaving or depilatory creams can be used up to the day of the laser treatment as they do not remove the entire hair shaft.

How many times can I shave between laser hair removal treatments?

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