Laser hair removal on the face is an excellent treatment for those wishing to tackle anything from unwanted peach fuzz to wiry, prickly patches. However, because the subject of facial hair is often deemed taboo, it can be shrouded in mystery - which I discovered when I began my own treatment journey.
Lots of women have facial hair, from upper lip fuzz to chin hair, particularly during and after menopause, when a drop in oestrogen means male hormones (androgens) can become dominant. A common side effect of this hormonal shift is hirsutism, which the NHS describes as excessive growth of dark or coarse hair in a male-like pattern, in places like the face, chest and back.
