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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Jing Niu, MD |  |
What's the best laser hair removal treatment for sensitive skin?
If you have photosensitive reactions to light in general, laser hair removal might not be safe for you. You might have to look into alternatives like electrolysis.
If your skin is only sensitive to chemicals (e.g. soap, skin care products,... more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD |  |
What's the best laser for hair removal?
There are a number of quality lasers out there that can do a good job for the majority of laser hair removal patients.
However, most lasers are not good for darker skin. Sciton generally works well for darker skinned patients. more
| Sarah Gibson |  |
Can a laser stimulate hair growth?
I have seen this at my practice as well. It is most common in East Indian and certain Hispanic populations. Of these there is a small subset of people with unwanted hair that is fine. These seem to be the most at risk for this complication.
I... more
| Dana Kluever |  |
What are potential laser hair removal side effects?
Generally when the question of side effects associated with a given treatment, pharmacy drug, etc. is asked, the person asking the question is looking for the potential "bad" or "harmful" effects. However, the side effect... more
| Dana Kluever | |
LightSheer vs. GentleLASE - what's the difference?
Gentlelase Laser, manufactured by Candela, is a laser type known as an "alexandrite" laser. Alexandrite is rock mineral gemstone. Synthetic alexandrite is used as the active laser medium for alexandrite type lasers... more
| Lori Haney, R.N. |  |
Laser hair removal treatment - why is Lightsheer the best laser?
I agree with Dr. Shah in that not all lasers are appropriate for all skin types. Although I believe that the Lightsheer is excellent in providing good, consistent outcomes, we prefer to use a different technology called the long-pulsed Yag laser... more
| Lori Haney, R.N. | |
How much does laser hair removal cost?
Although cost of laser treatments is a valid concern and a reality for all of our budgets, it should not be the only factor when researching facilities for the best treatment. Oftentimes, we receive calls from consumers only interested in... more
| Alexander Ataii, MD |  |
Is laser hair removal painful?
Laser Hair Removal is a misnomer. It is really permanent hair reduction. The truth of the matter is that hair removal is most effective on coarse dark hair on lighter skin types.
The discomfort experienced can be mostly eliminated with:
... more
| Debbie Friant, PA-C |  |
Permanent Laser Hair Reduction vs. Permanent Laser Hair Removal, what's the difference?
The FDA, when approving laser hair removal devices, approved these devices for permanent hair reduction. The wording comes from the types of studies that are performed to measure efficacy of treatment. Hairs in an area are meticulously counted... more
| Debbie Friant, PA-C | |
How many laser hair removal treatments do I need to get permanent results?
Absolutely a minimum of five. Depending upon the coarseness of the hair and the individual’s color of the hair, and the density. A minimum of five is because you only get a reduction of hair by about 20-30% with each treatment. That’s... more
| Dr. Eric Berger |  |
What are common questions your clients ask?
Patients frequently ask the following three questions:
Why I exclusively use lasers in my practice, despite being trained as a surgeon
Why I selected the specific equipment I use in my office
Why I endorse certain treatments over... more
| Dr. Kathleen Gilmore |  |
What should I do between hair removal treatments?
Keep the skin moisturized. Do not tan. Shave in between treatments and avoid waxing, tweezing, plucking, or bleaching, since these reduce the target present for your next treatment. If the is less target available, then the treatment will be less... more
Laser hair removal - How long does it take to see full results for ethnic skin types?
Q: Basically, I have been treated for about 15 treatments to my Jawline. I KNOW there is drastic improvements from day one until now. But the hair is not completely gone, it just gets finer. Should I keep going? I am of Indian heritage.
Also, I... more
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