Nipple hair—many of us have it - but for many it is also too embarrassing to ask about removing. So let's talk about it, normalize it and then make the decision whether you are ready and wanting to remove it permanently.
No matter the cause of breast and chest hair it is normal in both men and women. If they bother you and you are tired of shaving, trimming and tweezing them, consider a simply alternative - either Electrolysis or Laser.
For women with nipple and chest hair, it is our experience, that this hormonally driven area is highly suspectable to increased growth when you tweeze or wax this area.
Is it Safe to Permanently Remove Breast Hair?
Yes, it’s generally safe to remove nipple hair just like other body hair.
Any hormonal changes can stimulate increased hair regrowth. While our Permanent Hair Removal methods remove existing hair, excess male hormones (i.e. testosterone) have been known to stimulate faster regrowth. In other words, individuals receiving gender affirming hormone therapy may eventually see more regrowth than those who are not and require more treatments. For transfeminine people, using estrogen as a method of hormone replacement therapy can slow down hair growth on the face and body, but it will not completely eliminate hair follicles that already produce hair in those areas. We are here to help during this important time in your life.
Can I have laser or electrolysis if I have breast or chest implants?
Yes, either method is safe to do with breast or chest augmentation surgery.
For men that want a smooth, hair free chest, what is the best method?
It depends on hair colour. If the hair is dark (not blonde, white or red) then laser would be the quickest, most cost effective method to start with.
How many treatments would I need?
What Causes of Breast Hair in Women?
Hormones: Significant hormonal changes and fluctuations in your body can affect hair growth, including hair growth around your nipples. Big hormonal changes include things like puberty, pregnancy, and menopause—though many women also experience subtle hormonal changes in their 20s and 30s. Most people experience at least 1 or 2 hormonal imbalances in their lifetime, so don’t be alarmed if it happens to you. Alternatively, if your body overproduces male hormones (like testosterone), that may also be a source of unexpected nipple hair growth. If you’re concerned that your hormones may be out of balance, talk to your doctor. They can test your hormone levels with a simple blood test and figure out if that’s the cause of your body's hair growth.
- Hair growth treatments like minoxidil
- Corticosteroids and anabolic steroids
- Interferon
- Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), including tamoxifen
- Seizure medicines like phenytoin (which is in Phenytek and Dilantin)
- Immunosuppressants like cyclosporine (which is in medicines like Gengraf, Neoral, and Sandimmune).