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Is 12 J of Fluency Enough to Achieve Permanent Hair Reduction?

asked 4 months ago by Galiopse in Montreal, QC
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
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Tags: coarse hair, dark hair, permanent, setting

Hi I have received my last laser treatment with a new laser the lightsheer HS, the top fluence level go up to 12joules, and I was wondering if it was enough to acheive a permanent hair reduction. I'm actually grade 2 or 3 fitzpatrick skin with blac coarse hair.. Thank you

2 answers to Is 12 J of Fluency Enough to Achieve Permanent Hair Reduction?

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Adequate energy/fluence for laser hair removal

With darker skin types (higher Fitzpatrick levels), one of the keys to successful treatment is being conservative with settings to prevent post-treatment skin discoloration. One of the ways to do this is to use a wider pulse width (one of the parameters on the laser that should be tailored according to the patient). Another way to ensure safe treatment is to use a lower (yet still effective) energy/fluence. On the Lumenis Lightsheer device to which you are referring, a fluence of 12J/cm2... more
Monika Kiripolsky, MD

San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon
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Laser Hair Removal

People respond at different fluence levels, depending on hair color, size, density, etc. one way to know is if you have follicular edema, swelling around the base of the hair after a treatment, and if you feel a pinch or a sensation like hair being plucked. This indicates the laser is working, and at or very near a therapeutic level.
Vivek Bansal, MD

Danville Plastic Surgeon

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