Why Is My Hair Growing Back After Laser Hair Removal? (2024)
Following laser hair removal, it is not uncommon for patients to see some hair growth. This is especially common after the first one or two sessions but can happen even after completing an entire treatment course. Considering that patients undergo laser hair removal to remove their hair, this can be alarming. Let’s look deeper into this by answering the question, “Why is hair growing after laser hair removal?”
If you are still within your treatment course, it is normal to see hair growth between sessions. This is because hair grows in cycles and thus not all of your hair follicles are producing hair at the same time. So, the untreated hair follicles will continue to grow hair as normal during your initial treatment. This is also why three to four laser hair removal sessions are generally needed.
However, even after your three to four sessions, you may see some limited hair growth. This is because laser hair removal permanently reduces hair and you may occasionally see some hair come through. It should be noted that this hair is often much thinner than your original hair and patchy. Removing it yourself will often result in continued lasting smooth skin.
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However, even though laser treatments damage hair follicles, they're not destroyed completely. Over time, the treated follicles may recover from the initial damage and grow hair again. It's a tall order to eliminate every hair follicle in a given area. Therefore, you may notice a tiny amount of hair regrowth.
Hair Growth Cycles – Hair growth occurs in cycles, and not all of the hair in a given area is in the same growth phase at the same time. This means that some hairs may not be affected by the laser during the initial treatment, and may continue to grow as normal.
If you notice hair not shedding a couple of weeks after your treatment, it's important not to forcefully remove it by waxing or plucking. This could disrupt the natural hair growth cycle, which could affect the success of future treatments. The best course of action is to consult with your laser hair removal expert.
Because laser treatments are only able to target hair follicles that are in their anagen phase, there will be a few remaining follicles that have yet to “wake up” and grow hair in the next few weeks, so don't be surprised to see some minor regrowth after your initial treatment.
While laser hair removal has proven to be a highly effective and popular method for reducing unwanted hair, it may not work equally well for everyone. Factors such as hair color, skin type, hormonal imbalances, and individual characteristics can influence the outcome of the treatment.
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