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How Effective and Safe is LightSheer Duet for Medium-dark East Indian Skin?
asked 1 year ago by gatteaux in Houston
Latest answer by Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD
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Tags: effective, Indian, safety
Also, how many treatments would it typically require. I have very thick, coarse dark hair. I am planning to have Brazillian (including perianal areas), face (jaw, chin, lip, sideburns) and upper arms done. I've been told that NdYag is usually used for my skin type, but it is less effective and not as pain free as LightSheer Duet. Please advise. Thanks in advance!
4 answers to How Effective and Safe is LightSheer Duet for Medium-dark East Indian Skin?
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Laser hair removal
The Light Sheer Duet is an excellent laser that is safe for all skin types when used in the right hands. We have one in our office, and being a bit pain averse myself, I find this to be the only way to approach hair laser removal! Its 75% faster and I find it to be more efficacious/better tolerated!
You can always do a test site as suggested, and by all means, stay out of the sun to prevent any further unwanted side affects such as hyperpigmentation. The best of the hair lasers target...
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Marcy Alvarez, DO
Miami Beach Dermatologist
Miami Beach Dermatologist
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Laser hair removal in dark skin types
The best thing to do is to have a test area done by your doctor. This way you can make sure you don't get hyperpigmentation. Because the setting is usually lower, it may take a few extra sessions.
Gary Goldenberg, MD
New York Dermatologist
New York Dermatologist
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Lightsheer is the best choice although caution should be exercised for dark skin patients
The Lightsheer Duet laser is safe for all skin types. Doing a few test spots prior to the treatments is always recommended for darker skin patients. Darker skin usually retains more heat and using more caution during the treatment is always necessary to prevent side effects. Still Lightsheer Duet is most likely the best choice. Number of treatments may vary
Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Safety and effectiveness of laser hair removal using LightSheer Duet
The LightSheer Duet is a terrific, safe and effective laser hair removal system used in all skin types. That said, with darker skin, we would encourage you to have a test patch, and presuming everything goes well (typically), then we would continue with a series of 4-8 treatments, depending on the location, your goals etc.
