I want to thin out my chest hair but not get rid of it?

Yes, it is possible to thin out the hair without full removal. Diode, alexandrite and yag lasers work best for hair removal. It will take a series of treatments and some people need treatments to maintain. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a laser hair removal expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Great question!  The specific answer is yes but. . . it is difficult to do a few sessions, even if done by an expert with the right device, and get an even reduction.  You could have patchiness in areas (if you only get a few treatments) because you do not simply get an even distribution of damaged (killed) hair follicles with each treatment.  In my experience (and my entire practice is laser and injections and I have personally performed a large number of laser hair removal treatments), I do not usually suggest men trying to "thin out" an area because it can leave them patchy.  However, if the patient really wants to try it, we use a laser with a large spot size and if patchiness occurs and they don't want anymore thinning then you can do "spot" treatments to help with the patchiness (but you can spend money doing that).  Therefore, I usually discourage men from trying that.  Sorry this is probably not the answer you wanted but I am an honest physician!

Yes. We do this a lot especially for men.  It would likely need a few treatments with some touch up treatments over time.  I would speak to an experienced physician regarding treatment plan.  Good luck with your treatment.