Unwanted Hair

Unwanted Hair

  • Overview
  • Approach
  • Appointments
  • Treatments
  • Doctors
  • Locations

    • Unwanted hair is a common concern for both women and men, including excess or unwanted body hair, facial hair, leg hair, underarm hair, back or bikini line hair. 

    Our Approach

    Laser hair removal is the safest, most effective method for achieving long-term hair reduction on any part of the body. Under the supervision of our board-certified physicians, patients of all skin tones can be safely treated using our state-of-the-art laser technology.

    Appointment Information

    Treatment for unwanted hair at U-M Health is offered by two expert clinical teams: 

    What is treatment for unwanted hair?

    Procedure options include:

    Doctors

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    Michael Joel Brenner, MD, FACS

    Associate Professor

    Facial Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Sleep Medicine

    Milad Jalal Eshaq, MD

    Milad Jalal Eshaq, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    MOHS Micrographic Surgery, Dermatology

    Jeffrey Tan Gu, MD

    Jeffrey Tan Gu, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery-Head & Neck

    Jennifer Brescoll Mancuso, MD

    Jennifer Brescoll Mancuso, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Pediatric Dermatology, Dermatology

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    Jeffrey Scott Moyer, MD

    Professor

    Facial Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology

    Jeffrey Scott Orringer, MD

    Jeffrey Scott Orringer, MD

    Clinical Professor

    Dermatology

    Shannon Flynn Rudy, MD

    Shannon Flynn Rudy, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Facial Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology

    Chaz Luke Stucken, MD

    Clinical Associate Professor

    Facial Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery-Head & Neck

    Locations
    • Cosmetic Dermatology & Laser Center | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor 1 Reception B
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5314       Get Directions
    • Facial Cosmetic Surgery | Brighton Center for Specialty Care 7500 Challis Rd
      Entrance 1, Level 1
      Brighton, MI 48116-9416       Get Directions

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