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A 30-year-old female asked:

Is it ok to leave hair grown or shave it before going for laser hair removal or leave it half grown? i have dark black hair.

1 doctor answer3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Louis Gallia
Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial 47 years experience
Depends: Depends on the type of laser used. Ask the doctor. For best results, see a cosmetic dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon.
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A 30-year-old female asked:

Black hair. Is it ok to leave hair grown or shave it before going for laser hair removal or leave it half grown? They use yag laser.

1 doctor answer4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Frank Kuitems
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Well : They usually want you to shave the hair. But call their office and ask them what they recommend
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