How can I find a good laser doctor?

The best referral sources are your general doctor and friends who have had treatment. Even if your doctor doesn't know the answer, he or she might do some investigating for you. You can also contact the American Society For Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc (see reference link).

1. Research the available laser procedures. Find out which you want, then look to see who in your area performs them. Check with the laser company website to see if your physician has an authorized unit. If they aren't listed, call the company to see if they made a mistake. It could be that they haven't updated their website since it was purchased.
2. Question the physician about the procedures they offer and other procedures that are similar. They should be able to explain why they chose their laser and how it compares to the competition.
3. Find out how many laser procedures your provider has performed. If they don't do this full-time, you may want to look around.
4. Make sure they have their OWN before and after photos. Be certain you don't just see stock images from the laser manufacturer.
5. Ask for references. They should be able to provide you with a list of clients willing to talk about their experiences.
6. Find out how many of the laser procedures are performed on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. If it doesn't seem like many, there could be a good reason! Don't be the only one!
7. Do ALL of your homework before the procedure! It's a little late to start checking things out after the fact.

1. Ask for a referral from friends.
2. Find out from your state medical board if there are complaints against this physician or practice.
3. Go for a consultation at several facilities to see which one seems right.
4. Ask for before and after pictures. If they don't have them...RUN.
5. Find out what kind of laser technology is right for your skin by doing research on the web and find out if the physician has it in their practice.

Look for an established business. Many fly-by-night outfits have come and gone. If the establishment is a quality one, it will last.

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They should be upfront in letting you know that one size does not fit all. Response can vary. Lighter hair is more difficult to remove, this is why we offer twice the number of treatments for persons with light colored hair.

Go to a place that is honest about light hair, a place that does not say one size fits all. They must feel confident in the ability to reduce these difficult to treat hairs, and have a technology available which is superior to the earlier light-based only devices.

Since response can vary, it is important to get some type of guarantee. We treat for free beyond the purchased package any hair that may appear or did not respond during their initial package.