Orange County GentleLase doctors

	Harold J. Kaplan, MD Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon 23211 Hawthorne Blvd. Suite 200, Torrance		1 answer
	Andrew Kaufman, MD Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon 267 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks		1 answer
	Lorrie Klein, MD Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon 30201 Golden Lantern Ste B, Laguna Niguel
	Grace Liu, MD Newport Beach Dermatologic Surgeon 3991 MacArthur Blvd Suite 228 , Newport Beach
	Nili N. Alai, MD Orange County Dermatologist 26081 Merrit Circle Suite 109, Laguna Hills

Recent Answers

Cost of GentleLASE Laser Hair Removal? Is this a special kind of laser hair removal that costs more than other kinds of laser hair removal?

A: Laser Hair Removal Costs

The GentleLASE laser, manufactured by Candela, is an excellent laser for laser hair removal. It uses a cryogen spray on the skin surface before each laser pulse to provide anesthesia and to protect the skin. Cost is based on area treated and generally by who is treating the patient. In my opinion having a doctor with training in laser surgery (such as a dermatologist) and experience in utilizing a particular laser helps to decrease the risk of complications.

Andrew Kaufman, MD

Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon

LightSheer Vs. GentleLASE - What's the Difference? 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. How do I know which one is better?

A: Lightsheer vs. GentleLase

If you are a light skin type (Caucasian), either of these lasers are appropriate for you. The GentleLase is an Alexandrite laser and the Lightsheer is a Diode laser. Although they are slightly different types of light (755nm for Alex and 810 for Diode) they are both very effective for light skinned laser hair removal. The GentleLase may be marginally more painful because it is air cooled rather than contact cooled (Lightsheer).

Ultimately, the total cost and result may boil down to which practitioner is more experienced in this situation as the number of treatments required should be similar.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon