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Write a review I get a lot of razor bumps on my legs and so I want to try laser hair removal to see if that will fix my problem. I know it won't be cheap, but...
Concerned about side effects from LHR. Can I get permanent damage from the laser? what about hyperpigmentation or scars?
I want to get permanent hair removal for my bikini line. I really want to do this privately, preferably by myself. Can a home laser hair removal...
Does shaving make your hair grow back thicker and faster? Is it better to wax?
What laser machine to look for in laser hair removal?
I had laser hair removal in the past and it HURT! I'm fearful of pain from my next laser treatment.
Months ago I did laser hair removal on my cheeks and chin. The hair removal was impressive, but now new hairs reappearing. And not just peach fuzz,...
Laser hair removal or electrolysis or ipl?
Can someone reccomend, which process works best. Laser hair removal or electrolysis?
I can take some pain (I gave birth!), but what can I expect from LHR?
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I had a treatment for laser hair removal a yesterday and am very worried i may be permanently scared or discoloured. I guess the...
A few laser practioners I have been to have given me conflicting advice about the length of time I should wait between treatments. Some say 4-5 weeks...
Is hair laser safe to use around the areola? I have a few hairs that I would like to remove in this area but want to make sure the laser hair removal...
I have dark skin. Will laser hair removal work for me?
How far back does the laser remove hair in the bikini area?
I took Accutane for 6 weeks and stopped. I will not be continuing with it anymore. Can I have laser hair removal on my chin area, say in 2 months?
What's the best laser hair removal treatment/device for sensitive skin?
Unfortunately from constant shaving and what I guess is sensitive skin, I am now having a problem with folliculitis on my legs, and I was thinking of...
Was tempted by laser cosmetica offer of 25% off 1st laser hair treatment. but a friend told me your best to get a package becs laser hair...
I would like to get laser hair removal on my armpits. I have dark hair and light skin. I was wondering how many treatments will it take, and much it...
I developed a horrible breakout from GentleLase, and didn't have great results with Aurora. When using the GentleLase the resulting breakouts were...
I heard about epilar hair removal system at a tradeshow. How does epilar work? Does epilar lead to permanent hair removal?
I have heard horror stories about people ending up scarred by laser hair removal and even overdosing on the numbing cream used pre-treatment. ...
Lightsheer and GentleLASE are two brand names of laser hair removal treatments - I get that. What I don't get is the difference between two...
I have facial hair and it is very upsetting to me. I have done electrolysis, shaving, waxing, bleaching, creams, medications, and laser hair removal....
I have a question for Lori Haney R.N. With regard to the very helpful and comprehensive information you provide on laser hair removal, I'm a little...
I've been researching for three days now on how to remove little light hair on my face. The center for IPL claims the method to be more effective,...
Several doctors on this site have said that the Lightsheer is the . Why is it the best? How do I know who carries this laser?
I was told my dark complexion makes me a bad candidate for laser hair removal. What are my alternatives for permanent hair removal?
I am going to do my first IPL section in about a month, and I haven't waxed for more than 6 months and I have been shaving all this time. My question...
I saw awesome results after I switched to Diode Laser hair removal from IPL. However, I saw that the hair is only reduced and not gone completely, it...
I'm planning to undergo laser hair removal, my doctor use only Elos(emax) machine. I'm just wondering if this is one of the best machines for hair...
I have PCOS - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. (My weight is normal, skintype II-III, dark follicle) I have excessive hair all over my body, but I only go...
I have developed hyperpigmentation on my upper lip area after 9 laser hair removal treatments. For the past 4 years, I have tried hydroquinone 4%,...
I am 58 years old and have partially gray hair. The hair on my face is quite dense and mixed dark and white waxing is not for me and at this point I...
Embarased by hair on my nipples. can it be taken off entirely without damage to my breast skin?
I had laser hair removal on my arm almost 6 months ago. The burn areas have healed, but now I am left with white areas that will not fade or tan. Is...
I started my laser hair removal treatments 2 years ago, and last month, I started taking accutane (this is my 2nd month). Can I continue my laser hair...
I went for 4 treatments of laser hair removal and was supposed to go for my 5th treatment after 6 weeks. However, due to unforeseen circumstances,...
Is Alexandrite better than Nd: YAG or Diode for Laser hair removal specifically for underarms of someone with mixed Asian/Caucasian...
I have olive skin between type 3 to 4 (what I was told at clinics). I want to remove facial hair and full arm. My face and upper arms have dark &...
I am a 32-year-old woman with bright red hair. I recently attempted to make an appointment for laser hair removal and was told "we don't work on...
Are there any contraindications for laser hair removal? I am taking tetracycline.
I had patch test with Lightsheer Diode Laser at 3 different laser clinics. Each clinic used the almost same settings. At the first two clinics, they...
I am of Indian origin and was considering IPL/ND Yag laser for my skin. I am skin type 4-5. I have heard of constraints in both the types
ND Yag is...
Ive been using IPL treatments for hair removal. Is it the same as laser hair removal? I've had 6-7 IPL treatments and I can't really see any...
I started doing laser 3months ago. On my second session I got burned all over my legs. It has been two months now, and I still have brown scars. I am...
I read a question that three doctors answered regarding IPL not being harmful to the thyroid, but I've had about 20 laser hair removal sessions to my...
I have some keloid scars from some melanoma removed on the torso area and I am being told that hair removal laser is out for me. Does this mean any...
I am 27 years old and have hair on my breasts. What is the best way to permanently remove the hair without scarring?
I was told that the ingrown hair will be removed by either IPL or laser hair removal. I want to know, will IPL hair removal or laser hair removal get...
Can hair be removed from the outer and inner nasal area with electrolysis? My nose is getting quite hairy as I age. Can this hair be removed with any...
I started out bleaching my upper lip when I was a teen. I am half-Asian and I have always had upper lip hair. About the last year or so, I began to...
What do I have to do to get rid of razor bumps? Are there products I need?
I experienced Paradoxical Hypertrichosis or hair regrowth after 2 laser hair removal treatments. I cannot find anywhere whether this is a transient...
Hi my skin is of brown color and i am thinking of getting laser hair removal treatment on my face with Candela Gentle LASE (Alexandrite laser). will...
My skin has been incredibly itchy for the past 3 days after Laser hair removal. What happened? What can I do? Please help.
They say you have to shave before each your treatment. Will it be stubbly and coarse on your upper lip between treatments? I don't want to walk...
I know that the cause of acne is overactive sebaceous glands. If I get Laser hair removal, will the glands get damaged in the process? If not, is...
I have fair skin and an abundance of very fine blonde body hair. Are there any Laser treatments appropriate for this skin/hair type?
I am interested in getting Laser hair removal done, but a source mentioned that it can cause break-outs for people who are carriers of Herpes virus...
I’m not sure if my facial laser hair removal results can be considered normal or if there may have been a way to prevent what is happening to me...
I'm a male, and I would love to remove some hair on my chest, and also some on my face. But I really don't want to get burned, even though they all...
I had a Laser hair removal for my unwanted femstache that I had since I was young. It left me with hyperpigmentation and a manly stubble. How do I get...
What would work better for hair removal in South Asian skin (dark and coarse hair), Laser Hair Removal or IPL? I have read mixed reviews about...
Can I wax the hair left after all hair removal sessions, since I don't have any plans of getting another laser removal? Only 50% of my leg hair were...
Hi. I'm considering doing full body laser hair removal. I found 2 clinics that seem okay - they use 2 lasers Syneron El?s technology and Candela...
I had no reaction to Gentle Yag, until a few hours after the laser hair removal treatment. Now, it's been four days and my skin is full of dark red...
The clinic near my place has Gentle Yag & Lightsheer laser machine for hair removal. I want to know which machine is more effective for skin type...
Is it safe to shave after a laser hair removal treatment, and in between treatments? Will I lose more or less hair with shaving?
Can I bleach my facial hair between my laser hair removal treatments? I m 20 yrs old, Asian, fair skinned, female in Middle East. I suffer from dark...
I have a case of Folliculitis which I have seen many dermatologists about. They put me on different medications but it keeps recurring. One...
Can laser hair removal of one body part cause hair to grow out of another?
I have gotten one treatment for laser hair removal, but i need to get it done and over with fast. Is there anyway that I can speed up this long...
I am a skin type IV with dark brown fine hair needing laser hair removal on the face. Please advice which is the best laser that won't burn my skin,...
Hi. I am going to book an appointment for underarm Laser Hair Removal. I am wondering if this means I will have no more sweat from my underarm after...
I am doing laser hair removal and i want to know if its safe to shave in between treatments and how to i know if it's working because my hair on my...
I read on this website that you shouldn't shop around for laser hair removal to get the best price. But what then should I be paying? What is a...
I have several areas i want to remove hair from. i want to use only the best possible laser. is gentle max the best? if not, what is? thankyou v...
I am considering having total body laser hair removal, from face to toe. I was just wondering what the cost of such a procedure is; from the highest...
I am 14 and am thinking of doing a laser hair removal procedure on my nose bcz iam getting to much hair there how much will it cost for good...
I'm a north Indian female with a relatively fairer complexion and black coarse hair on the face, esp. on the chin and neck. Which is the most...
Hello, is it safe to be exposed to the sun while having laser hair removal? How long, after each session, should I wait so that I will not cause any...
I've heard that if there is NO pain, or very little pain that it's not working effectively. Please advise.
Is there a diode setting (pulse width, etc) on LightSheer which you believe would be effective for my skin on the labial portions of my bikini area...
How close to a Laser Hair Removal treatment should I shave? I am thinking about just letting them shave me right before the laser--will this affect...
I bought a laser hair removal device for home use. Is it safe for me to use it by myself? Can I use it on the breast area (near the nipple)?
I am not pure Caucasian. My mother is Eastern Asian and my father is Caucasian/Middle-Eastern. Therefore, the labial areas are brownish-pink, while...
I had a Laser hair removal and it left me with white circular scars (the shape of the laser head) all over my leg. They look like fish scales. The...
I am North Indian (not very fair but not dark either), and have fine dark hair growing on my neck (more towards the jawline). Is it possible to get...
I had a consultation just over a year ago regarding hair removal (bikini), at the time I was given a 40% potential success rate. The reason being i am...
I've had laser resurfacing done on my face 5 years ago, and it has left me with a scar above my lip where I'm thinking of having laser hair removal....
I am 16 years old, and I have the worst facial hair problem. I have hair everywhere! How do I get rid of it? Will laser hair removal help?
I am being told not to tan in a tanning bed or in the sun or use self tanner 4 weeks prior to and 1 week after laser hair removal. I understand why I...
What are the side effects of Laser hair removal? Does it cause cancer? Like breast cancer?
I have white skin and dark hair, and also a lot of ingrown hair and razor bumps (folliculitis). Which between Sciton BBL or Sciton YAG 1064 would be...
I just bought Boots IPL hair reduction system, but it says that if you have PCOS, you should not use it. Why is this?
I have hair growth on the bridge my nose and on the lower left and right side which is causing redness on my nose?Is that natural the redness occuring...
I had a full face Laser hair removal and the therapist accidently chipped away on top of my eyebrows. Will the hair come back? My eyebrows are dark...
I see great answers here, but i'm a bit confused on whether Coolglide or Gentle Yag Laser is better for my dark skin. I hear they're both good, but...
I have very fine, light hair growing all over my face. Cheeks, chin, upper lip, etc. I have heard that laser hair removal treatments are not...
I am considering Laser hair removal, and I want to know the best laser to use for light brown skin. Please advise. Thank you.
I'm of East Indian decent with Fitzpatrick skin level 4 or 5. I have acne scars on my face with small pits. I still get 1 cystic acne per month. I...
I am a fair Indian. I am not sure which technology to use for laser hair removal: Nd Yag Laser or Diode? Most of the clinics use them, but they dont...
I am 19 years old and I have been shaving from the last 4 years. I have hair on my upper chin and I want to opt for Laser hair removal. Please advise...
I had LightSheer laser (diode) used for my nipple area. I am considering switching to Alexandrite and/or Nd:YAG Laser. Will I need to have 2...
Does laser hair removal aggravates mild varicose veins in the legs?
Can laser hair removal be safely done where there is either steel of titanium body jewelry in the area of laser treatment?
I have been getting pimples (including 3-4 deep ones) and whiteheads on my cheeks and neck, at the time when my hair is shedding. Almost all the dried...
I am currently having a series of Laser hair removal treatments every 6 weeks on my face (cheeks, chin, upper lip, above eyebrows)with the LightSheer...
Will the lasered ingrown hair come out or it will stay under the skin? I had an ingrown hair and had it lasered. I don't see any hair but the bump is...
I am Indian. Which type of laser will help me for hair on my jawline and neck? My complexion is wheatish. What will be the side effects? What do I...
Where are some good places for Hair removal in and around the GTA? I am looking for a good place to go to get laser hair removal. I have olive...
This is probably an unusual question but I have little hair left on my head and was wondering if a laser can be used to permanently to remove all...
Which are the most effective laser types or machines for removing unwanted hair? How do these compare to the home hair removal systems like Tria?
What is the best hair removal method for facial chin hair removal on black, sensitive skin?
I am considering buying into the Tria laser for laser hair removal, simply because getting it done at an office is so expensive. Why "shouldn't...
Can you use 30% Glycolic Peels in between laser hair removal sessions? My Laser treatments are spaced at 6 week intervals.
Can I use laser hair removal to reduce hair, but not completely remove it?
I'm a male. I want to remove hair on my legs and hands. After laser hair removal treatments, few years later, will my hairs regrow again the way they...
I get my face waxed at the beauty salon, and before I never used to get any spots, but having to wax my face is making my face all spotty. I have very...
Aren't i entitled to getting my money back for the failed laser hair removal? it's called permanent hair removal, after all.
I was told that IPL treatments work better than laser. I would like to receive more information and any suggestions.
Can home laser hair removal devices (silk'n, tria) be used to counteract sun damage? IPL lasers are used to remove hair and help with sun damage, so...
I have had my bikini line laser hair removal in the past and just found out I am 6 weeks pregnant. Can I carry on with my treatment?
I am of Asian decent and have undergone roughly 8 to 9 Lightsheer laser hair removal treatments to rid me of unwanted hair on my face.I have mild acne...
Does Lightsheer laser cause wrinkles if set on a high heat setting? I feel I have wrinkes on my forehead and under my eyes a little too. It was said...
I want to get a Laser Hair Removal, so I want to know if I can be put to sleep during surgery and does the price include the whole body or certain...
I was prescribed Roaccutane. Can I start treating my upper lip (no breakout area) with the Polaris Laser? Is Polaris Red Light for hair reduction...
I have acne scars on my face and also quite a bit of facial hair. I am considering either a chemical peel or some other alternative, but I also want...
I had Laser hair removal on my chin (several sessions), which removed all the darker hair. My practitioner warned me at the beginning that I would...
I read about the Tria laser and I'm thinking about getting it to remove some hair on the backs of my legs (I'm prone to ingrown hair in this area). ...
I was prescribed Roaccutane. However, I am also coming up to my 4th session for laser hair removal on full body apart from my face. Is it ok to...
I was considering getting the new laser hair removal treatment on my face. It is called the 'Syneron Aurora Laser (Radio Frequency System)' and is...
Is there anywhere that I can demo or even just see this device? It's nice to be able to really see things before buying them, especially expensive...
I'm a British Indian guy with unsightly hair on face on the upper cheeks. I have fair skin for an Indian as I live in England so sun exposure is...
I have black/brown skin and I have heard this is the best for my skin complexion but I have not seen that many reviews from black users. Is the...
I'm a male, and I am in the process of laser hair removal of my genitals. Is there any fertility concerns? Or other serious side effects of treatment?
I am six months pregnant and am wondering if there are any issues with my receiving Laser hair removal on my legs and some Laser treatments on my face...
Hi there. I am of Polynesian descent with a darker complexion. I would compare my skin color to that of "The Rock" also know as Dwayne...
I have a fair North Asian Skin tone (Olive tone) and fine facial hair onmy sideburns, chin, cheeks. Some hair is coarse but most are fine. What...
I stopped taking Accutane for almost 8 months now and I would like to do laser hair removal. Is it okay? And when I am finished with the laser...
I have thin black upper lip hairs that used to blend in with my skin color, but have since gotten a bit dark. Because the hair isn't thick, am I still...
Whatis the best way for me to remove hair growing on the nose (not in the nose)? Electrolysis or nd:yag or IPL? Some of the hairs are dark but...
I am thinking to do laser hair removal on my chest and neck but I am not sure which one is the best suitable laser for me, Alexandrite, Diode or other...
I'm a South-Asian female. My complexion varies from fair to wheatish. I have dark hair (thick and black in some areas and finer but still black in...
I had my Laser Hair Removal 3 weeks ago, but my legs are now full with mix hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation.
I am worried and want to ask what...
I get a horrible pigmentation on my arms after any form of hair removal. Is there any laser or other treatment that can help me get rid of the...
I have heard that a woman had laser hair removal in the brazillian/bikini area and had a loss of sex drive. Is there any truth to this or any other...
I had my first treatment of Laser hair removal on my upper lip and chin yesterday. I have noticed that the freckles on above my lip and chin have...
How can I check a clinic's reputability or success rate? I am considering laser hair removal and am trying to set up consultations with a variety of...
I had laser hair removal on my legs three weeks ago. I want to know how long would the hypopigmentation disappear? The hypopigmented scars are more...
Can a cosmetologist in Illinois perform Laser hair removal? Does a cosmetologist have to work under physician's supervision?
I've had PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) most of my adult life. Through weight loss surgery, I am no longer overweight but the facial hair is...
I have medium skin tone and dark black hair on face. Is Alexandrite laser suitable for me?
I am researching the differences between laser systems. What is the difference between a Candela Yag (Alex) and a Cynosure Affirm and Cutera XEO? What...
