Birmingham Yag Laser doctors

	Corey L. Hartman, MD Birmingham Dermatologic Surgeon 2908 Central Avenue Suite 150, Birmingham		1 answer
	Daniel E. Rousso, MD Birmingham Facial Plastic Surgeon 2700 Highway 280 S Ste 300W, Birmingham
	Melanie L. Appell, MD Birmingham Dermatologist 2100 16th Ave S Suite 101, Birmingham
	James C. Grotting, MD Birmingham Plastic Surgeon One Inverness Center Parkway Suite 100 , Birmingham
	Christopher B. Harmon, MD Birmingham Dermatologist 2100 16th Ave S Ste 101, Birmingham

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Dr. Tells Me Gentle Yag Doesn't Work on Gray Hair. True or False? 1. The doctor tells me gentle yag doesn't work on gray hair. True or false? 2. I have a very heavy, thick, hard beard, half of which is gray. Doctor tells me I need gentle yag over the entire beard at least 6 times to get rid of all the black hair. True or false? 3. Lastly, she says treatments would be once every two months to hit all hair in anogen stage. True or false? Thanks, Eugene

A: Laser and Hair Color

It is true that the darker the hair, the more effective the laser treatment will be. Laser treatments work by delivering light energy through the hair to the hair follicle, where hair is produced. The darker the hair, i.e. the more melanin, the more energy. Therefore, white hair cannot be treated with laser hair removal. The same theory explains why blonde hair does not respond. Depending upon how gray the hair, there may be some improvement.

Corey L. Hartman, MD

Birmingham Dermatologic Surgeon