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Aren't there less painful methods other than waxing for hair removal?

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Dr. Mark Schwartz answered

Specializes in Surgery - Vascular

Laser Hair Removal: Yes. In fact, waxing and tweezing are the most painful. The laser hair removal system selectively targets the melanin in the hair follicle to provide the optimal balance between safely treating all skin types and effectively removing unwanted hair. It utilizes a unique computer-guided scanning system that automates the treatment, ensuring your skin is rapidly and evenly treated.

Answered 3/17/2014

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Here's our approach.: Waxing tends to become less painful over time. We do electrolysis and laser hair removal in our office - and these can be quite painful without some sort of pre-treatment. We use a compounded prescription topical cream, and we also offer injectable anesthetics for hair removal prior to genital surgery for transgender folks. I appreciate this is different from waxing, of course.

Answered 10/30/2017

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Is Brazilian waxing or laser hair removal a better option?

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