Laser Hair Removal can be effective on dark skin

Michael Law, MD answers: Does IPL or laser hair removal work on dark skin?

I have dark skin. Will laser hair removal work for me?


Michael Law, MD
9 months ago
By Michael Law, MD - Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

Laser Hair Removal can be very effective for dark skin. We use the Gentleyag, a long pulsed nd Yag laser for patients with darker skin and an alexandrite laser for people with light to medium skin with a high degree of success and patient satisfaction

IPL can also be an effective tool for people of all skin types, but it is not the ideal technology for hair removal, and must be used conservatively on dark skin for reduction of dark spots and skin rejuvenation

Web reference: http://www.michaellawmd.com/laser-hair-removal.html
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