Question
I am going to undergo laser hair removal in my bikini area. My mom thinks it's a bad idea to do the whole thing, but if I get a second opinion that would be the best.
I am going to undergo laser hair removal in my bikini area. My mom thinks it's a bad idea to do the whole thing, but if I get a second opinion that would be the best.
Answer
It is perfectly safe but the Bikini Area requires many more treatments than most other areas. The reason for this is that all hair grows in cycles, with a percentage of hair being in a dormant state at any given time. The bikini region has the highest rate of dormancy at 70% ... meaning that at any given time, 70% of the hair in that region is dormant and will not respond to the laser. This is also the region with the most coarse hair on the human body making it harder to treat. This does not mean that it can not be done, or can not be done safely, but before you start this, you need to understand that you will likely require as many as 10 - 15 treatments for complete removal. If you are self conscious about hair in that area now, think of how you would feel if you could not afford to continue treatments and the hair in that area was patchy. Just something I think you should consider.
It is perfectly safe but the Bikini Area requires many more treatments than most other areas. The reason for this is that all hair grows in cycles, with a percentage of hair being in a dormant state at any given time. The bikini region has the highest rate of dormancy at 70% ... meaning that at any given time, 70% of the hair in that region is dormant and will not respond to the laser. This is also the region with the most coarse hair on the human body making it harder to treat. This does not mean that it can not be done, or can not be done safely, but before you start this, you need to understand that you will likely require as many as 10 - 15 treatments for complete removal. If you are self conscious about hair in that area now, think of how you would feel if you could not afford to continue treatments and the hair in that area was patchy. Just something I think you should consider.
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