Unwanted Hair
Many people want less body or facial hair. Laser methods can reduce it over a series of visits, but they do not suit every hair or skin type. A clear description of your hair, your skin and your sun habits is the most useful information you can bring.
Common causes
- Genetics and natural hair patterns that differ between people and regions of the body
- Hormonal conditions, such as polycystic ovary syndrome, that increase hair growth
- Certain medicines that raise hair growth
- Ingrown hairs and irritation from shaving or waxing that prompt people to seek a longer-term option
- Age-related hormone changes, such as around menopause
How doctors usually approach it
- Check for a medical cause
- If hair growth is new, rapid or comes with other symptoms, ask whether a medical review is needed first.
- Choose a method
- Shaving and waxing are temporary. Laser reduces hair over a series. Electrolysis is another option for light hair.
- Match the laser to your skin
- Skin tone and hair color determine which laser is safe. Dark hair on light skin responds well; light hair responds poorly.
- Plan the series
- Sessions are spaced weeks apart to match hair cycles. Ask how many visits are expected for your area.
- Sun care
- Avoid tanning before and after treatment, as it raises the risk of burns and color change.
Describing unwanted hair to a doctor in English
Tell the staff which areas you want treated, and what you currently do: shave, wax, thread or use cream. Say the color and thickness of the hair, such as "dark and coarse" or "light and fine." Tell them how your skin reacts to sun: always burns, sometimes tans, or tans easily.
Be open about any holiday tan, because laser on tanned skin has more risk. If your trip includes beach days before or after, say so. Ask what the clinic suggests about timing and sun protection.
Ask how many sessions are usually needed and how far apart they are. If you can attend only one on this trip, ask whether to start there or wait until you can follow a full series. Request the device settings used in writing, so another clinic can match them.
Unwanted Hair: common questions
Will laser remove hair completely?
It usually reduces hair rather than removing all of it. Some hair may remain or regrow.
Does light or gray hair respond?
Usually poorly, because lasers target pigment. Ask about other options.
Can I wax between sessions?
Usually not. Waxing removes the root, which the laser needs. Shaving is normally allowed.
Is laser safe on darker skin?
Some devices are designed for it, but risks of marks are higher. Ask which laser will be used.
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