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13 year old laser hair removal?

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Trepidfox · 23/10/2024 10:59

Hi all looking for some advice, 13 year old DD is in the throws of puberty. Just started periods this year, usual developments (skin erupting, normal body changes) She devolved upper lip hair a few years ago which she has been removing with hair removal cream however on hols I have noticed she has long thick dark hairs under her chin (area between the chin and neck) I suffered this too (pcos diganosed) so assuming she will have the same fate? We're very open about hair/body stuff. She hasn't mentioned that she's noticed/feels conscious of this. Do I mention it? I didn't have the benefit of someone helping me with this and it's something I hid/shaved/plucked/felt mortified about for years until I finally had laser hair removal and it changed my life (literally) should I mention it? And would it be way too early for laser? Also would you consider making a docs appt? I'm thinking it's too early as her periods are not regular just yet (only started June this year) I just don't want her to through the crap I went through until my mid 20s 😣

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Completelyjo · 23/10/2024 11:09

Why would you make her a doctors appointment? For what?

I would be surprised if any clinic took on a 13 year old for laser hair removal! Completely ridiculous age imo.

Ostagazuzulum · 23/10/2024 11:09

I reckon there'll be lots of opinions along lines if she's ok with it and not mentioned it then just leave it but I would say, if you've noticed it then others will notice it. Teenage years are hard anyway, teenage girls can be brutal at best of times to each other. I have pcos and I noticed my DD having dark upper lip hair. She didn't say anything to me but I mentioned it, normalised it and offered her the option whether she wanted to sort it and didn't make it a huge thing. If your DD is dealing with her upper lip hair already then I'd imagine she'd want to sort this too. Maybe the cream hasn't worked there and she's not sure what to do? I looked into laser hair removal Previously. They won't touch people under 18 at the ones I called. I do have Philips lumea and she has option to use it if she wants to.

CabraCadabra · 23/10/2024 11:08

I don't think they recommend laser for under 18s?