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PCOS Chin and Facial Hair Removal for Dark Skin

PCOS raises androgen hormones, which makes coarse dark hair grow on the chin, jaw and upper lip. Shaving and plucking only keep it coming back. Permanent reduction comes from laser hair removal with a safe wavelength for dark skin, and electrolysis for the finer or lighter hairs that laser cannot see.

Why PCOS causes facial hair

When the ovaries make more androgens than normal, hair follicles on the face switch to thick, dark hair. Hormone treatment can slow it, but the follicles that already changed usually need to be removed directly.

Treatment for dark and Black skin

  • Laser hair removal works while the hair is still dark. Dark skin needs the right laser and careful settings.
  • Electrolysis treats one hair at a time and works on light, gray and very fine hairs.
  • Skin care keeps the dark marks and ingrown hairs from coming back.

Questions women ask

Will the hair come back with PCOS?

Hormones can wake new follicles, so some women need maintenance sessions. Treating early and steadily gives the best result.

Should I shave or pluck in between?

Shaving is the gentlest option between laser sessions. Plucking removes the root the laser needs to see.

Is it painful?

Laser feels like quick snaps. Electrolysis is more uncomfortable. Numbing cream helps both.

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