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The laser hair removals are not sold as permanent removal, rather as permanent "reduction." Also, if you didn't complete a series of treatments you would not get any result over time. You did not mention this. There are no guarantees in this and some patients respond better than others.
Doctors and companies are doing research "TRYING" to cause hair growth using a laser. There are some devices that are out there but the results are not at the level of expectations of most patients regarding new hair growth. So, if you get hair growth, that would be reportable and the...
As you may know by now, the best situation for hair removal is with dark hair and light skin. There are papers that describe improvements in your situation but not all offices have been able to reproduce these results. If the hair can grow long enough for you to wax, then you may be able to...
Without examining your skin with a good light and magnification, it would be difficult to say why the hair redness exists. Some people develop seborrheic dermatitis between the eyebrows and the redness is accompanied by some scaling of greasy yellow to white skin. If the redness is only located...
Underarm hairs usually respond well to laser hair removal treatments. The type of laser that will work best on you will depend on your skin type and hair type. Both Alexandrite and YAG can be effective. It is always best to get a consultation so that your skin and hair type can be assessed for...
The diode might be somewhat more effective with less treatment sessions, but it would be worth having test spots with different energy settings to see how your skin responds prior to your first treatment. These tests can be done with both lasers for you and your physician to see the results and...
Dear Sona, What part of your body are you looking to treat? Coarse, fast-growing hair like lip, chin, underarm, and bikini respond the best. Sun avoidance is critical, and you may need 10 or more treatments with your skin type to get a desired result. Your darker skin also increases your risk of...
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