Am I Being Scammed? First Laser Hair Removal Treatment

January 2, 2013
Asked By:AmyK81

I went for my first laser hair removal treatment. I have never had treatments before. The machine was a Cutera Nd:Yag. I am olive skin and have course dark hair. I was getting the "brazilian" area done. I expected the treatment to be painful. It was minimal discomfort. I am now wondering if the settings were too low. I have a high pain tolerance but I am afraid of being scammed. When I looked at the machine the screen said: 30 30 20. What does that mean and should I ask for higher settings?

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January 14, 2014

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January 30, 2013

Answer: LASER hair removal

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January 30, 2013

Answer: LASER hair removal

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January 4, 2013

Answer: Settings for Laser Hair Removal

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January 4, 2013

Answer: Settings for Laser Hair Removal

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