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What's the Best Laser Hair Removal Machine? 21 answers

The clinics near me offer a number of different laser machines. names like Light Sheer, IPL, Yag, Duet, Cool Glide.  What do the medical expert...
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Length of Time Between Laser Hair Treatments 17 answers

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...
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How Much Does Laser Hair Removal Cost? 14 answers

I get a lot of razor bumps on my legs and so I want to try laser hair removal to see if that will fix my problem.  I know it won't be cheap,...
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What's the Best Hair Removal Treatment? 13 answers

Laser hair removal or electrolysis or ipl?
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How to Get Permanent Hair Removal? Laser? 13 answers

Is laser the best way to get permanent hair removel? Is there a better laser than others, technique, or other?
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Laser Hair Removal Vs. Electrolysis - Which is Best? 12 answers

Can someone reccomend, which process works best. Laser hair removal or electrolysis?
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Should I Wax Before Laser Hair Removal Treatments? 12 answers

Have you ever heard of, or have any feedback on laser clinics, waxing a patient immediately before they use the laser? I went to a clinic where they...
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Best Way of Removing Breast Hair? 12 answers

I am 27 years old and have hair on my breasts. What is the best way to permanently remove the hair without scarring?
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Laser Hair Removal Side Effects and Risks? 11 answers

Concerned about side effects from LHR. Can I get permanent damage from the laser? what about hyperpigmentation or scars?
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Does Shaving Make Your Hair Grow Back Thicker and Faster? 10 answers

Does shaving make your hair grow back thicker and faster? Is it better to wax?
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How to Minimize Pain During Laser Hair Removal? 10 answers

I had laser hair removal in the past and it HURT!  I'm fearful of pain from my next laser treatment.
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Is Laser Hair Removal Painful? 10 answers

I can take some pain (I gave birth!), but what can I expect from LHR?
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Laser Hair Removal Burns 7 answers

I had a treatment for laser hair removal a yesterday and am very worried i may be permanently scared or discoloured. I guess the Alexandrite laser...
side effects burn after

Laser Hair Removal Cost for Armpits? 7 answers

I would like to get laser hair removal on my armpits. I have dark hair and light skin. I was wondering how many treatments will it take, and much it...
armpit costs

How Much Hair Can Be Removed Using Laser Hair Removal? 7 answers

How far back does the laser remove hair in the bikini area?
bikini line

Laser Hair Removal Recovery 7 answers

I'd like to get Laser Hair Removel during my vacation. What will recovery be like from a session?
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Can Hair Around Breast Nipple Be Removed by Laser? 7 answers

Embarased by hair on my nipples. can it be taken off entirely without damage to my breast skin?
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Is It Possible to Regain Pigment in Skin After Massive Laser Hair Removal Burns? 7 answers

I was burned by laser hair removal all over my legs, when the blisters healed the area under the burns lost all pigment. I've done...
after female legs burn

Home Laser Hair Removal 6 answers

I want to get permanent hair removal for my bikini line. I really want to do this privately, preferably by myself. Can a home laser hair removal...
bikini line face before female at-home

Laser Hair Removal Safe Around Areola? 6 answers

Is hair laser safe to use around the areola? I have a few hairs that I would like to remove in this area but want to make sure the laser hair removal...
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What Should I Do Between Hair Removal Treatments? 6 answers

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Does IPL or Laser Hair Removal Work on Dark Skin? 6 answers

I have dark skin. Will laser hair removal work for me?
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Waxing and Plucking After Laser Hair Removal Treatment? 6 answers

After what time can a person wax, tweeze, pluck or use creams if they used laser hair remover only once or had number of treatment, but do not plan to...
hair before facial hair hair removal

Can I Get Laser Hair Removal on my Extended Bikini Including Butt Area? 6 answers

I'm a woman with PCOS and I have a problem with excess hair in my bikini region that extends to my top inner thigh area, and down into my...
before female buttocks bikini line excess hair PCOS

Laser Hair Removal Burns on Stomach - Will It Scar? 6 answers

I Just Got Laser Hair Removal on my Stomach but I Got Burned. I am so worried that i have ruined my stomach forever...i made a poor choice with laser...
after stomach burn scar

Can Laser Hair Removal Have Adverse Hair Growth Effects? 6 answers

Can laser hair removal of one body part cause hair to grow out of another?

Laser Hair Removal for Folliculitis? 5 answers

Unfortunately from constant shaving and what I guess is sensitive skin, I am now having a problem with folliculitis on my legs, and I was thinking of...
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Breakouts from Laser Hair Removal 5 answers

I developed a horrible breakout from GentleLase, and didn't have great results with Aurora. When using the GentleLase the resulting breakouts were...
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When to Stop Shaving Before Laser Hair Removal? 5 answers

How close to a Laser Hair Removal treatment should I shave? I am thinking about just letting them shave me right before the laser--will this affect...
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Contraindications for Laser Hair Removal? 5 answers

Are there any contraindications for laser hair removal? I am taking tetracycline.
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Laser Hair Removal for Brown Skin? 5 answers

Hi my skin is of brown color and i am thinking of getting laser hair removal treatment on my face with Candela Gentle LASE (Alexandrite laser). will...
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Laser Hair Removal for Salt and Pepper Facial Hair? 5 answers

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...
white hair face

Using Meladine to Improve Laser Hair Removal? 5 answers

I have some white hair on my back which I would like to remove with a laser. I have had 8 treatments with the Elos Comet laser which claims to treat...
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Laser Hair Removal Damaging to Thyroid? 5 answers

I read a question that three doctors answered regarding IPL not being harmful to the thyroid, but I've had about 20 laser hair removal sessions to...
after age 25-34 underactive thyroid risk thyroid female

Is IPL or Laser Best for Facial Hair Removal? 4 answers

I've been researching for three days now on how to remove little light hair on my face. The center for IPL claims the method to be more effective,...
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Laser Hair Removal for Redheads 4 answers

I am a 32-year-old woman with bright red hair. I recently attempted to make an appointment for laser hair removal and was told "we don't work on...
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Laser Hair Removal for Blonde Hair and Fair Skin? 4 answers

I have fair skin and an abundance of very fine blonde body hair. Are there any Laser treatments appropriate for this skin/hair type?
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Is Laser Hair Removal Safe for Pregnant Women? 4 answers

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Laser Hair Removal to Get Rid of Ingrown Hair? 3 answers

Is laser hair removal the way i can remove them and razor bumps?
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Can a Laser Stimulate Hair Growth? 3 answers

I have had laser hair removal with Lumenis Lightsheer for 6 sessions. I am not seeing any improvement after the 4th session. Actually, on the 4th...
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Alexandrite Laser for Underarm Hair Removal? 3 answers

Is Alexandrite better than Nd: YAG or Diode for Laser hair removal specifically for underarms of someone with mixed Asian/Caucasian...
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Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent? 3 answers

I want to get rid of hair for good under arms and on legs and bikini line. will laser hair removel work?
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What's the Best Laser Hair Removal Treatment for Sensitive Skin? 3 answers

What's the best laser hair removal treatment/device for sensitive skin?
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Laser Hair Risks: What Are They? 3 answers

I have heard horror stories about people ending up scarred by laser hair removal and even overdosing on the numbing cream used pre-treatment. ...
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Best Laser Hair Removal Machine for Fine Dark Hair on Face and Upper Arms? 3 answers

I have olive skin between type 3 to 4 (what I was told at clinics). I want to remove facial hair and full arm. My face and upper arms have dark &...
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Would Laser Hair Removal Treat my Folliculitis? 3 answers

I have been dealing with a recurring folliculitis problem on the back of the scalp/neck that i am wondering how to treat. it has been ongoing for...
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Paradoxical Hypertrichosis After Laser Hair Removal 3 answers

I experienced Paradoxical Hypertrichosis or hair regrowth after 2 laser hair removal treatments. I cannot find anywhere whether this is a transient...
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Will Laser Hair Removal Help in Preventing Acne? 2 answers

I know that the cause of acne is overactive sebaceous glands. If I get Laser hair removal, will the glands get damaged in the process? If not, is...
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Upper Lip Hyperpigmentation After Laser Hair Removal 2 answers

I have developed hyperpigmentation on my upper lip area after 9 laser hair removal treatments. For the past 4 years, I have tried hydroquinone 4%,...
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Laser Hair Removal Treatment for PCOS Patient 2 answers

I have PCOS - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. (My weight is normal, skintype II-III, dark follicle) I have excessive hair all over my body, but I only go...
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Laser Hair Removal for Indian Skin? 2 answers

I am of Indian origin and was considering IPL/ND Yag laser for my skin. I am skin type 4-5. I have heard of constraints in both the types ND Yag is...
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Laser Hair Removal May Trigger Herpes Symptoms? 2 answers

I am interested in getting Laser hair removal done, but a source mentioned that it can cause break-outs for people who are carriers of Herpes virus...
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How Does IPL Hair Removal Remove Ingrown Hair? 2 answers

I was told that the ingrown hair will be removed by either IPL or laser hair removal. I want to know, will IPL hair removal or laser hair removal get...
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Hypopigmentation from Laser Hair Removal Burns 2 answers

I had laser hair removal on my arm almost 6 months ago. The burn areas have healed, but now I am left with white areas that will not fade or tan. Is...
after hypopigmentation burn 6 months post-op

Laser Hair Removal Vs. IPL for South Asian Skin? 2 answers

What would work better for hair removal in South Asian skin (dark and coarse hair), Laser Hair Removal or IPL? I have read mixed reviews about...
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Best Alternative to Laser Hair Removal for Dark Skin? 2 answers

I was told my dark complexion makes me a bad candidate for laser hair removal. What are my alternatives for permanent hair removal?
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IPL Vs Cynosure for Hair Removal? 2 answers

I am considering Laser hair removal, and I want to know the best laser to use for light brown skin. Please advise. Thank you.
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Laser Hair Reduction Vs. Removal: What's the Difference 2 answers

Some clinics offer permanent reduction while others say permanent removel. is that just wording or is there a difference there?
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Accutane During Laser Hair Removal Treatments? 2 answers

I started my laser hair removal treatments 2 years ago, and last month, I started taking accutane (this is my 2nd month). Can I continue my laser hair...
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Why is Lightsheer the Best Laser for Hair Removal? 2 answers

Several doctors on this site have said that the Lightsheer is the .  Why is it the best?  How do I know who carries this laser?
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Laser Hair Removal for Keloid Prone Skin 2 answers

I have some keloid scars from some melanoma removed on the torso area and I am being told that hair removal laser is out for me. Does this mean any...
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Will Shaving Before Laser Hair Removal Result in Coarse Hair? 2 answers

They say you have to shave before each your treatment. Will it be stubbly and coarse on your upper lip between treatments? I don't want to walk...
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Is Soprano Laser Hair Removal Treatment Effective 2 answers

I have had 8 sessions on my legs with Soprano Laser, pain free & effective on all skin types. I have very fair skin with black course hair. Last 2...
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Will You Recommend Elos(emax) Laser for Hair Removal? 1 answer

I'm planning to undergo laser hair removal, my doctor use only Elos(emax) machine. I'm just wondering if this is one of the best machines for hair...

IPL Hair Reduction Not Advisable for Someone with PCOS? 1 answer

I just bought Boots IPL hair reduction system, but it says that if you have PCOS, you should not use it. Why is this?
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Skin Incredibly Itchy After Laser Hair Removal 1 answer

My skin has been incredibly itchy for the past 3 days after Laser hair removal. What happened? What can I do? Please help.
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Do Laser Burns Stay Forever? How Can I Treat Them? 1 answer

I started doing laser 3months ago. On my second session I got burned all over my legs. It has been two months now, and I still have brown scars. I am...
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Dark Red Spots After Laser Hair Removal 1 answer

I had no reaction to Gentle Yag, until a few hours after the laser hair removal treatment. Now, it's been four days and my skin is full of dark red...
dark spots itchy after

Is GentleMax Laser the Best for Hair Removal? 1 answer

I have several areas i want to remove hair from. i want to use only the best possible laser. is gentle max the best? if not, what is?  thankyou v...
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How to Remove Jaw Line Hair for Indian Skin Type? 1 answer

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...
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Laser Hair Removal for Nasal Hair? 1 answer

Can hair be removed from the outer and inner nasal area with electrolysis? My nose is getting quite hairy as I age. Can this hair be removed with any...
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Does Laser Hair Removal Prevent Sweating? 1 answer

Hi. I am going to book an appointment for underarm Laser Hair Removal. I am wondering if this means I will have no more sweat from my underarm after...
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Best for Body Hair Removal? 1 answer

I want to get permanent hair removal for my body hair.  Of laser, ipl, or electrolysis, which is best?
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Does Laser Hair Removal Cause Cancer? 1 answer

What are the side effects of Laser hair removal? Does it cause cancer? Like breast cancer?
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Shaving After Laser Hair Removal? 1 answer

Is it safe to shave after a laser hair removal treatment, and in between treatments? Will I lose more or less hair with shaving?
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