22 year old girl. Have been shaving jawline for 2 yrs and caused ingrown hair/folliculitis. Would laser therapy work? (photo)

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Can i get the normal smooth hair back on my face?

Joseph J. Castellano, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. The issues you’ve described are some of the most common reasons people turn to laser hair removal. It’s not uncommon for shaving, tweezing and waxing to result in ingrown hairs, bumps and other types of skin irritation. I recommend consulting with an aesthetician at your local medical spa about getting laser hair removal. Laser hair removal can disable the hair follicles so they stop producing hair, and while you may require a touch-up treatment once a year, it’s a far more permanent solution than shaving. Good luck!

Mark A. Blair, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question and for including a photo.  Laser hair reduction is a very effective treatment for this area if the hairs have pigment in them. Looking at the photos, it appears that the hair follicles are quite dark.  Laser hair reduction is a series of treatments, usually 6-8 treatments done 4 weeks apart in this area.  Again, the procedure is called laser hair "reduction", it is impossible to guarantee 100% hair removal in the treated area, it may be necessary to do touch up treatments periodically.  Once you rid the area of hair follicles, the skin will become much more smooth and even and the folliculitis should also subside. I would recommend that you find a board certified dermatology office for safest treatments.Good Luck!

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