Is Laser Hair Removal the best way to get rig of ingrown hair?

Will Laser Hair Removal get rid of my ingrown hair for good?

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AURA Skin Care, Liposculpture, & Plastic Surgery

Published on Mar 16, 2010

Yes, Laser Hair removal works well for ingrown hair and the results are permanent (^ than 90%). We uses Cutera at Avanti in Boulder for excellent results in all skin types.

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Answered by AURA Skin Care, Liposculpture, & Plastic Surgery

Yes, Laser Hair removal works well for ingrown hair and the results are permanent (^ than 90%). We uses Cutera at Avanti in Boulder for excellent results in all skin types.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Celibre Medical Corporation

Published on Mar 16, 2010

Yes, laser hair removal is the best way we know of to prevent ingrown hairs. Laser hair removal gets rid of the hair that's causing the problem permanently and so is the most effective way to avoid ingrown hairs.

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Answered by Celibre Medical Corporation

Yes, laser hair removal is the best way we know of to prevent ingrown hairs. Laser hair removal gets rid of the hair that's causing the problem permanently and so is the most effective way to avoid ingrown hairs.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Rejuve

Published on Mar 16, 2010

Laser hair removal is excellent method to improve those bumps caused by the ingrown hair. When done properly on the right candidates, laser hair removal should remove about 90-95% of the hair permanently.

Answered by Rejuve (View Profile)

Laser hair removal is excellent method to improve those bumps caused by the ingrown hair. When done properly on the right candidates, laser hair removal should remove about 90-95% of the hair permanently.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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