Can Hair Removal Through Threading Stimulate Hair Growth On Face?

Posted on Wed, 1 Jul 2015

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Wed, 1 Jul 2015 Answered on

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Question : can threading stimulate hair growth on face? I have tried threading on chin and below eyes. Will it cause more hair growth? I am very much worried.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Threading does not help in long term

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

Although threading temporarily removes facial hair, it soon comes back. The hair that comes back subsequently is thicker in texture but the numbers may be the same. So, threading does not help in long term.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 days later)

Thank you. My problem is I have thick beard which is growing up near my eyes. That's why I tried threading. Is there any procedure to prevent this.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The follicles can be selectively rendered ineffective using laser therapy

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.

The disposition of facial hair is something that you have in your genes and nothing can be done about it. But by laser therapy the follicles can be rendered inactive and thus hair can be removed permanently from the undesired places especially near your eyes. You would have to find a suitable centre near your place where laser therapy or cosmetic treatments are done.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar