Divya Rao Divya Rao Asked 5 months ago

How long after laser treatment does hair fall out?

I got laser treatment for hair removal on my upper lip last week. The hair is still there, just a bit singed. I was expecting it to fall out. How long after the laser treatment should I expect the hair to actually fall out?

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Rohan Mehra Rohan Mehra Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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You will start seeing the hair shed between 1 to 3 weeks after your laser session. It looks like growth, but it is actually the dead hair coming out. Do not wax or tweeze them, just let them fall out naturally.

Aditi Roy Aditi Roy Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

I was looking this up because I plan to get it done next month! Most people on forums say it takes about 10 to 14 days for the hair to slide out. You can gently wipe with a towel in the shower to help it shed.

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Saraswathi Iyer Saraswathi Iyer Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

My cousins advised me to apply turmeric, but my doctor strictly told me to leave it alone. The hair falls out naturally in about 2 weeks. Just follow the doctor's instructions and keep the skin moisturized.

Kusum Devi Kusum Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

It takes about 1 to 2 weeks for the hair to fall out. You can use a very soft wet cloth to gently rub the area while bathing, but please do not scrub hard. Give the skin some time to heal naturally.

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Harpreet Kaur Harpreet Kaur Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My teenage daughter got this done for her facial hair recently. We noticed the shedding starting after 10 days and it was fully clear by 3 weeks. Just be patient and don't let them pick at the hair.

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