This article was co-authored by Kaveri Karhade, MD and by How.com.vn staff writer, Danielle Blinka, MA, MPA. Dr. Kaveri Karhade is a board certified Laser, Medical, and Cosmetic Dermatologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her areas of expertise are acne and hair loss. She has advanced training in injectables, lasers, surgery, and other cosmetic treatments, and has published extensive research in medical journals. She holds a BS from Michigan State University and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Michigan Medical School. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at New York University School of Medicine and her Residency in Dermatology at Brown University School of Medicine. Dr. Karhade is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
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We all have body hair, but that doesn't make unwanted hair any less annoying. Fortunately, unwanted hair is a problem you can solve! You have lots of options for getting rid of your unwanted hair, and most of them give you long-lasting results.[1] We’ve compiled a list of the best ways to get rid of unwanted hair so you can find the right one for you.
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Expert Q&A
- QuestionWhat should you not do before laser hair removal?Kaveri Karhade, MDDr. Kaveri Karhade is a board certified Laser, Medical, and Cosmetic Dermatologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her areas of expertise are acne and hair loss. She has advanced training in injectables, lasers, surgery, and other cosmetic treatments, and has published extensive research in medical journals. She holds a BS from Michigan State University and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Michigan Medical School. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at New York University School of Medicine and her Residency in Dermatology at Brown University School of Medicine. Dr. Karhade is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.
Board Certified DermatologistDon't tan your skin before the procedure, as tanned skin is more likely to develop pigmentation changes with the laser.
Tips
- Stay out of the sun for at least a day after you remove your hair, unless you used tweezers or an epilator. Most hair removal treatments make your skin sensitive.[18]Thanks
- In most cases, it’s not possible to permanently get rid of hair. However, you can achieve smooth skin for several weeks at a time.[19]Thanks
- Excess hair isn’t unhealthy and doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you. Don’t feel pressured to get rid of your face or body hair.[20]Thanks
Warnings
- Laser hair treatments sometimes cause scarring, blistering, and pigment changes, most often on darker skin.[21]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/1115/p1913.html
- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/8306-electrolysis
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/laser-hair-removal/about/pac-20394555
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/hair-scalp-care/hair/remove-unwanted-hair
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/hair-removal.html
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/hair-scalp-care/hair/remove-unwanted-hair
- ↑ Kaveri Karhade, MD. Board Certified Dermatologist. Expert Interview. 11 January 2021.
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/hair-scalp-care/hair/remove-unwanted-hair
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/hair-removal.html
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hirsutism/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354941
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/hair-removal.html
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/hair/how-to-wax
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/hair-removal.html
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/hair-removal.html
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/hair-scalp-care/hair/remove-unwanted-hair
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/hair-removal.html
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/hair-scalp-care/hair/remove-unwanted-hair
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/hair-scalp-care/hair/remove-unwanted-hair
- ↑ https://www.aafp.org/afp/2002/1115/p1913.html
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/hair-removal.html
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/laser-hair-removal/about/pac-20394555
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