Long Island Laser Hair Removal doctors

	Joshua L. Fox, MD Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon 165 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights		8 answers
	Ted Brezel, MD New York Dermatologist 79-59 Myrtle Avenue, Glendale		2 answers
	Kari L. Colen, MD New York Plastic Surgeon 742 Park Avenue, New York		2 answers
	Channing R. Barnett, MD New York Dermatologist 163A East 70th St., New York
	Lawrence Bass, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon 568 Park Ave, New York

Recent Answers

Will Laser Hair Removal Prevent Future Recurrence of Folliculitis in Male Genital Region? I occasionally have bouts of folliculitis in the genital area (including scrotum, shaft, and pubic area). The folliculitis is triggered by having vigorous sex for extended periods of time (20-30 minutes) with my GF. I make an effort to shower and use antibacterial soap after having sex but this is not always possible. I currently groom my pubic hair using electric clippers and keep it fairly short. Would laser hair removal help with this problem? Info: Asian male with pale skin and dark hair.

A: Laser hair removal for ingrown hairs

The answer is that it should. Folliculitis in this area is frequently is partly a resulf of ingrown hairs, so reducing the number of hairs should reduce your chances of developing of getting ingrowns. But it's important that you enter with open eyes in the sense that patients frequently do not get complete hair removal but a reduction of the numbers of hairs. In addition, there are other factors involved in folliculitis such as bacteria and trauma such as you mentioned in your question.

Ted Brezel, MD

New York Dermatologist

Are Test Spots Needed Before Laser Hair Removal? Depending on the doctor some say I need a test spot and other say it is not necessary. who is right?

A: Are Test Spots Necessary before Laser Hair Removal

This depends upon your skin color. Most experienced physicians can treat lighter skin individuals without performing a test area. Darker skin individuals are at greater risk of complications so I sometimes will perform several test spots in areas as hidden as possible and then wait a half hour to assess the results.

Ted Brezel, MD

New York Dermatologist

Facial Hair Removal on Indian Skin- Not Working. Which Laser is Best? I Had Laser Hair Removal Several Years Ago with a Lyra Laser- Hair Grew Back. I Now Had a Treatment with Gentleyag 3 Days ago.I am East Indian with not sure-type 4/5 skin.Hairs fell off during treatment but i now have red bumps and what feels and looks like stubble/scabs.Doctor says this is normal and are burnt hairs which will fall out. I am very nervous as this is on my face- is this normal? will black dots/scabs ,like stubble really go away?how long does it take?setting on gentleyag were 24j 30ms.is one yag better than another for hair removal?i went another place for consult and they recommended Cynosure yag?

A: Reponses to laser I particularly like the Lyra laser for type 5 and 6 skin. Obviously The dosage and other settings used will in many ways affect your results. From the picture it is difficult to see too much. however small papillated red bumps after laser surgery is usually quite helpful. Usually medical scabbing is not helpful.The Apogee laser at a longer pulsewidth Like 40 milliseconds might also be a good option for you if you don't do well with the Lyra Laser.

Joshua L. Fox, MD

Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon