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Best Laser for Hair Removal and Pigmentation?
I get a horrible pigmentation on my arms after any form of hair removal. Is there any laser or other treatment that can help me get rid of the pigmentation and the excessive hair (my skin tone is fair and hair much darker)?
The pigmentation is what bothers me more as it doesn't fade with time. Kindly help.
Asked 28 months ago by
myra90 in ksa
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LASER Hair removal Is it safe?
The circumstances that you describe are unusual for LASER hair removal.
Generally, light skin and dark hair are an ideal combination for an Alexandrite LASER.
Also. this LASER is often effective in treating brown spots.
I can't say what device was used in your case, nor whether it was a LASER,and, if so, what kind of LASER.
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Pigmentation from hair removal
If you are getting hyperpigmentation from hair removal treatments, re-examine using heat based hair removal.
There are various lasers on the market, some which are specifically designed for use with people who have high melanin "potential".
Your genetic background is more important than your skin color as Asian, South American, Southern European and those with African blood mix have more melanin-producing cells.
The pigmentation you are getting is referred to as Post Inflammatory...
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