I am using Aczone topically on my face for acne and I am going to get laser hair removal on my face. How long before the laser hair removal appointment should I stop the Aczone?
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January 7, 2014
Answer: Topical acne medication prior to laser hair removal
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.
Unfortunately, there is no permanent way to remove hair. Typically, patients notice an improvement in the amount and texture of the hair after five treatments. Most offices offer a package of treatments, since multiple treatments are required to target all of the hairs in their...
Scientifically speaking, it shouldn’t. Laser does not penetrate further than the dermis of your skin, where it disperses the hair follicle. I would recommend you to make an appointment with your OB/GYN to tackle this issue.
