Dr. Rueckl gets asked a lot about treating hair in the ears and the nose. While many think using a laser on these sites is an option, trained professionals know it won’t work. First, in order to work properly and avoid burns to the skin, an entire laser piece must remain in full contact with the skin while the pulse is generated.
Most handpieces tips have sizes that are about 1 inch, or larger, so there’s no way to effectively get the treatment tip into the ear or the nose, and have maintain full contact while the pulse goes through. Thus, if you try to do this, severe burns can occur. It is exceptionally dangerous to use wax – hot or cold – on these areas, as you can damage the skin there, which could affect hearing and smelling. Plucking individual hairs is painful. So the best option right now is to use electric trimmers, or very small scissors, and a good mirror. It’s not ideal and it’s not permanent, but right now, it’s the best way for stubborn ear and nose hairs.
