Smooth skin. Unwanted hair gone. Surprising benefits. Laser hair removal is a great way to go hair-free, boost confidence, and even help certain skin conditions. But can it cause an unwanted side effect? Skin tags, while harmless, don’t exactly match the smooth aesthetic clients want. If you have them, can you still get laser hair removal? Or could treatment ever cause one? We’ll break it all down—read on to learn more.

Can You Get Laser Hair Removal With Skin Tags?

Yes, laser hair removal is safe with a skin tag. The unwanted hair near the skin tag can still be safely addressed. Additionally, laser hair removal won’t cause a skin tag following treatment. So fear not. You can safely zap away unwanted hair without the worry of a skin tag forming on healthy skin.

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Trained professionals can safely treat clients who still have skin tags. And once the hair-free journey concludes, the tag can be safely removed for even clearer skin.”

Safety First: Laser Hair Removal and Existing Skin Tags

The development of skin tags occurs when extra skin cells and blood vessels grow in the top layer of skin. They usually form due to friction from clothing or when skin rubs against itself, commonly forming at or near skin folds like the underarms, neck, eyelids, groin, buttocks, and under the breast.

Laser hair removal is a non-invasive and precise method that will not remove skin tags; however, treatment can occur around the tag. It's still an effective solution to address unwanted hair. The laser safely targets the hair follicle below the skin surface and destroys it, preventing hair from growing again.

With repeated treatments every five weeks, hair growth will reduce before vanishing altogether. Plus it helps address common side effects of other hair removal methods like ingrown hairs, razor burn, and razor bumps. One consideration to keep in mind is the size and color of skin tags.

The laser is attracted to melanin in the hair follicle, and a darker skin tag could be mistaken for hair. If this is the case, talk to your laser hair removal professional to ensure the proper laser is used for your treatment and to avoid any mild discomfort. Safety will always be the primary priority before, during, and after treatment.

Living Smoothly: Options for Skin Tags and Laser Hair Removal

While laser hair removal treatments with a skin tag is safe, some may want to remove the tag before their hair-free journey commences. If that’s the case, talk to your healthcare professional to determine which option is best for you.

Laser hair removal works on all skin types and almost all hair colors. A concentrated beam of laser energy targets and destroys the active hair follicle, preventing future hair growth. Clients are treated every five weeks for optimal results and to ensure the hair is in the right growth phase for laser treatment.

These options are available following the completion of laser hair removal treatment. Trained professionals can safely treat clients who still have skin tags. And once the hair-free journey concludes, the tag can be safely removed for even clearer skin.

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Skin tags should never stand in the way of getting the hair-free skin you deserve. Discover more about the amazing benefits of laser hair removal by setting up a free consultation with us at Milan Laser. We’re the country’s largest provider of laser hair removal with more than 400 locations nationwide. Find a convenient location near you and start your hair-free journey today!

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, laser hair removal is not used for skin tag removal or any treatment for skin tags. To be clear, if you have skin tags, it’s perfectly safe to get laser hair removal. But if you want to remove a skin tag, you can freeze, cut, or burn the benign skin growths under the supervision of a medical professional with minimal discomfort. Or, in some cases, they’ll fall off on their own.

There is no correlation between laser technology and the probability of developing skin tags. So no additional special care is required. Many people – regardless of having skin tags or not – apply sunscreen daily, avoid sun exposure, and follow the proper aftercare instructions provided by their laser hair removal professional.

Skin tags form when skin rubs against itself, but the specific cause of them are unknown. If you decide to remove a skin tag, make sure to receive care from a medical professional for the safest care. Do not try to remove them yourself.

The exact cause of a skin tag is unknown, but they are believed to form due to friction or rubbing. The good news is they’re usually painless and harmless. However, many people elect to have them removed.

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