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Understanding Anxiety and Knowledge Gaps Surrounding Laser Hair Removal: A Clinic-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Amr Molla1, Hamza Domlo2, Mohammed Alraddadi3
1Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Madinah 42353, Saudi Arabia.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 14, 2026
Summary
Laser hair removal (LHR) anxiety is generally low, but misconceptions persist. Improving patient knowledge through education can reduce anxiety and support informed decisions about LHR treatments.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Cosmetic Procedures
- Public Health
Background:
- Laser hair removal (LHR) is a common cosmetic procedure.
- Misconceptions and anxiety about LHR safety and effectiveness are prevalent.
- These concerns can impact patient treatment decisions.
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess attitudes, misconceptions, and anxiety related to LHR.
- Identify factors associated with LHR-related anxiety and knowledge levels.
- Evaluate LHR perceptions among adult dermatology clinic attendees in Saudi Arabia.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional clinic-based survey conducted in Saudi Arabia (August-December 2025).
- Structured Arabic/English questionnaire assessing sociodemographics, LHR anxiety (VAS), and LHR knowledge.
- Statistical analysis included chi-square tests and multinomial logistic regression.
Main Results:
- 400 participants (mean age 24.5 ± 7.9 years; 89.5% female).
- Overall LHR anxiety was low (mean VAS 2.5 ± 2.9), but 32.2% reported moderate-to-severe anxiety.
- Adequate knowledge was found in 39.5%; higher knowledge correlated with lower severe anxiety.
- Female sex and Saudi nationality predicted higher knowledge.
Conclusions:
- LHR-related anxiety was generally low in this sample, yet misconceptions were common.
- Targeted, evidence-based patient education can mitigate anxiety.
- Improved knowledge promotes realistic expectations and informed decision-making for LHR.
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