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How much does laser hair removal cost? 10 answers

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...

Laser hair removal side effects and risks? 4 answers

Concerned about side effects from LHR. Can I get permanent damage from the laser? what about hyperpigmentation or scars?

Home laser hair removal 2 answers

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...

What's the best laser hair removal machine? 9 answers

What laser machine to look for in laser hair removal?

How to minimize pain during laser hair removal? 2 answers

I had laser hair removal in the past and it HURT!  I'm fearful of pain from my next laser treatment.

What's the best hair removal treatment? 7 answers

Laser hair removal or electrolysis or ipl?

Laser hair removal vs. electrolysis - Which is best? 7 answers

Can someone reccomend, which process works best. Laser hair removal or electrolysis?

Is laser hair removal painful? 5 answers

I can take some pain (I gave birth!), but what can I expect from LHR?

Laser hair removal safe around areola? 4 answers

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...

Does IPL or laser hair removal work on dark skin? 4 answers

I have dark skin. Will laser hair removal work for me?

What's the best laser hair removal treatment for sensitive skin? 3 answers

What's the best laser hair removal treatment/device for sensitive skin?

Laser hair removal for folliculitis? 4 answers

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...

NYC Laser hair removal

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...

Does Epilar hair removal work?

I heard about epilar hair removal system at a tradeshow.  How does epilar work? Does epilar lead to permanent hair removal?

Laser hair risks: what are they? 2 answers

I have heard horror stories about people ending up scarred by laser hair removal and even overdosing on the numbing cream used pre-treatment. ...

Best treatment for unwanted facial hair?

I have facial hair and it is very upsetting to me. I have done electrolysis, shaving, waxing, bleaching, creams, medications, and laser hair removal....

Is IPL or laser best for facial hair removal? 3 answers

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,...

Can I shave before I have my IPL Hair removal? 2 answers

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...

Upper lip hyperpigmentation after laser hair removal 1 answer

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%,...

Can hair around breast nipple be removed by laser? 4 answers

Embarased by hair on my nipples. can it be taken off entirely without damage to my breast skin?


Alexandrite laser for underarm hair removal? 3 answers

Is Alexandrite better than Nd: YAG or Diode for Laser hair removal specifically for underarms of someone with mixed Asian/Caucasian...

Is my skin good for Lightsheer Laser? 2 answers

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...

Laser hair removal for Indian skin? 1 answer

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...

Laser hair removal for keloid prone skin 1 answer

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...

Best way of removing breast hair? 1 answer

I am 27 years old and have hair on my breasts. What is the best way to permanently remove the hair without scarring?

How does IPL hair removal remove ingrown hair? 1 answer

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...

Laser hair removal for nasal hair? 1 answer

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...

How to get rid of upper lip hair and hyperpigmentation? 2 answers

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...

Will shaving before Laser hair removal result in coarse hair? 2 answers

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...

Will Laser hair removal help in preventing acne? 2 answers

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...

Laser hair removal for blonde hair and fair skin? 3 answers

I have fair skin and an abundance of very fine blonde body hair. Are there any Laser treatments appropriate for this skin/hair type?

Laser hair removal may trigger Herpes symptoms? 2 answers

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...

IPL or laser hair removal setting concerns 2 answers

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...

Waxing hair left after completing laser hair removal treatments? 1 answer

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...

Laser Hair Removal vs. IPL for South Asian skin? 2 answers

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...

Syneron El?s vs. Candela Gentlelase

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...

Gentle Yag vs Lightsheer for hair removal 1 answer

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...

Shaving after laser hair removal? 1 answer

Is it safe to shave after a laser hair removal treatment, and in between treatments? Will I lose more or less hair with shaving?

Is it safe to bleach facial hair in between laser hair removal treatments? 1 answer

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...

Will insurance pay for Laser hair removal for Folliculitis? 1 answer

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 I get Laser Hair Removal treatments at close intervals? 2 answers

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...

Laser hair removal for North Indian skin? 1 answer

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,...

Does Laser hair removal prevent sweating? 1 answer

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...

What should laser hair removal cost? 1 answer

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...

Is GentleMax laser the best for hair removal? 1 answer

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...

What is the cost of total body Laser hair removal? 1 answer

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...

Best laser hair removal treatment for light Indian skin? 1 answer

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...

Age you can start getting laser hair removal? 1 answer

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...

Is it safe to get a tan while having Laser hair removal? 1 answer

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...

Are home laser hair removal machines safe? 1 answer

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)?

When to stop shaving before Laser Hair Removal? 4 answers

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...

Nd:YAG and diode for bikini area hair removal? 2 answers

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...

Does laser hair removal induce hair growth in surrounding areas? 3 answers

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...

Is laser hair removal possible for redheads? 1 answer

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...

How to get rid of facial hair? 1 answer

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?

Self-tanner use a week prior to and post laser hair removal? 1 answer

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...

Does laser hair removal cause cancer? 1 answer

What are the side effects of Laser hair removal? Does it cause cancer? Like breast cancer?

Sciton BBL vs Sciton YAG 1064 for hair removal? 1 answer

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...

IPL hair reduction not advisable for someone with PCOS? 1 answer

I just bought Boots IPL hair reduction system, but it says that if you have PCOS, you should not use it. Why is this?

Laser hair removal on nose bridge? 3 answers

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...

Hair removal for light hair? 1 answer

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...

IPL vs Cynosure for hair removal? 2 answers

I am considering Laser hair removal, and I want to know the best laser to use for light brown skin. Please advise. Thank you.

Coolglide vs Gentle Yag Laser for dark skin? 1 answer

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...

Laser hair removal technology to use for fair Indian skin? 3 answers

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...

Effective laser hair removal with less risk of hyperpigmentation? 1 answer

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...

Laser hair removal on upper chin for a 19-year-old? 1 answer

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...

Can Laser hair removal aggravate varicose veins? 1 answer

Does laser hair removal aggravates mild varicose veins in the legs?

Switching from Diode to Alexandrite/Nd:YAG on nipple area? 1 answer

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...

Safe to have laser hair removal near body jewelry? 1 answer

Can laser hair removal be safely done where there is either steel of titanium body jewelry in the area of laser treatment?

Laser hair removal and Fractional resurfacing at the same time? 1 answer

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 laser treatment make ingrown hair come out? 4 answers

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...

Laser hair removal for wheatish Indian skin? 1 answer

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...

Toronto Laser hair removal recommendation 1 answer

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...

Can scalp hair be permanently removed using laser? 2 answers

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...

Most effective hair removal lasers or machines? 1 answer

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?

Laser hair removal for genital area? 2 answers

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...

Glycolic Peel in between Laser Hair Removal sessions? 1 answer

Can you use 30% Glycolic Peels in between laser hair removal sessions? My Laser treatments are spaced at 6 week intervals.


Laser Hair Removal just for hair reduction? 1 answer

Can I use laser hair removal to reduce hair, but not completely remove it?

Will hairs regrow the same color and thickness after laser hair removal? 1 answer

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...

Facial and body hair removal advice? 1 answer

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...



Got Laser Hair Removal 1 Year Ago And It Didn’t Work. Refund due? 1 answer

Aren't i entitled to getting my money back for the failed laser hair removal? it's called permanent hair removal, after all.

IPL vs other lasers for permanent hair removal? 1 answer

I was told that IPL treatments work better than laser. I would like to receive more information and any suggestions.

Using at-home laser hair removal devices for sun damage too? 1 answer

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...

Laser hair removal if 6 weeks pregnant? 1 answer

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?

Is Dermaroller safe after Lightsheer Laser hair removal?

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...

Safe to have Polaris Laser while on Roaccutane? 1 answer

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...

Is it safe to have multiple procedure on the face at once? 3 answers

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...

Is Electrolysis for light hair removal too expensive? 1 answer

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...

Is the Tria home hair removal laser safe?

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). ...

Can I continue with laser hair removal while on Roaccutane? 1 answer

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...

New laser hair removal for blonde and gray hair? 2 answers

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...

Where can you buy Tria laser hair removal? 1 answer

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...

Laser hair removal for fair skinned Indian? 1 answer

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...

Is Laser hair removal using Gentle ND Yag safe for dark skin? 1 answer

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...

Side effects of Laser hair removal on genitalia? 1 answer

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?

Is Laser hair removal possible for Polynesian skin? 1 answer

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...

Laser hair removal for olive Asian skin? 1 answer

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...

Side effects of Laser hair removal on pregnant women? 3 answers

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...

Waiting after Laser hair removal to take Accutane? 1 answer

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...

Laser hair removal for thin, dark upper lip hair? 2 answers

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...


Best laser hair removal for facial hair on the nose? 1 answer

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...

Best laser for hair removal on Skin Type III or IV? 1 answer

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...

Best Laser hair removal for Asian with fair to wheatish skin? 1 answer

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...

How to fade pigmentation from Laser Hair Removal? 2 answers

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...

Best laser for hair removal and pigmentation? 1 answer

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...

Can bikini area laser hair removal cause loss of sex drive? 1 answer

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...

Is it normal for freckles to turn darker after Laser Hair Removal? 3 answers

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 to check for a clinic's reputability or success rate? 2 answers

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...

Treating hypopigmented scars from laser hair removal on Asian skin

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 perform Laser hair removal?

Can a cosmetologist in Illinois perform Laser hair removal? Does a cosmetologist have to work under physician's supervision?

How effective is Alexandrite Laser? 2 answers

I have medium skin tone and dark black hair on face. Is Alexandrite laser suitable for me?

Advancements in hair removal for PCOS patients?

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...

What is the difference between an Alex laser and laser with CAP?

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...