Lancaster Laser Hair Removal doctors

	William Groff, DO San Diego Dermatologist 9339 Genesee Ave Suite 300, San Diego		3 answers
	Jonathan Saunders, MD Newark Plastic Surgeon 62 Omega Drive Building E, Newark
	Richard M. Levin, MD Lancaster Plastic Surgeon 1608 Lititz Pike, Lancaster

Recent Answers

Best Alternative to Laser Hair Removal for Dark Skin? I was told my dark complexion makes me a bad candidate for laser hair removal. What are my alternatives for permanent hair removal?

A: Dark skin laser hair removal

I have been successfully treating very dark skinned patients for over 8 years with the Gentle YAG laser. In experienced hands, this laser is the safest and best laser for permanent hair reduction in dark skinned patients. I have performed thousands of these treatments without and complications. Good luck and take care! Dr. Groff

William Groff, DO

San Diego Dermatologist

Laser Hair Removal for Salt and Pepper Facial Hair? I am 58 years old and have partially gray hair. The hair on my face is quite dense and mixed dark and white waxing is not for me and at this point I am forced to shave every day. Is there a laser hair removal treatment that would be effective? If not, would electrolysis work?

A: lasers are not effective for gray or white hair

There is still no reliable laser treatment that can predictably remove gray, white or blonde hair. Using a dye to change the hair color to black doesn't work either. Lasers would be an excellent choice for treating your darker "pepper" hair.

Electrolysis is going to be your best alternative for the "salt" colored hair, but it is uncomfortable, requires many treatments, and can be costly.

Take care, Dr. Groff

William Groff, DO

San Diego Dermatologist

Length of Time Between Laser Hair Treatments A few laser practioners I have been to have given me conflicting advice about the length of time I should wait between treatments. Some say 4-5 weeks is the ideal period while others have indicated 7-8 weeks is much better if one is to target a greater proportion of hair in the right growth phase. What is your view on the ideal length of time that one should wait between treatments?

A: Hair regrowth is variable for different areas and individuals

In general, the best way to approach this topic is to use the regrowth of hair in the treated area as your guide... in other words, when a significant percentage of the hair starts growing back, return for the next treatment.

It could be as short as 4 weeks on the face, and as long as 12 weeks for the legs or more.

I hope this helps. Take care.

William Groff, DO

San Diego Dermatologist