Facial hair growth in females needs special attention and laser hair reduction should be attempted only under supervision of a qualified and experienced dermatologist. Thick hair growth on face, areola and midriff in a female is usually a sign of hormonal stimulation. It is important to evaluate the hormonal status and treat the imbalance medically if required.

Laser hair reduction is also done for certain parts on the face for males. Common parts of the face that are treated for laser hair reduction are –

1. Women – Sidelocks, Chin, Upper lip, Lower lip, Neck
2. Men – Beard shaping, Ear lobes

At the end of 6-8 sessions, the end result is very few, fine light hair that remain. Maintenance sessions may be required twice or thrice in a year.