Laser Beard Removal

asked 9 months ago by perthboy in melbourne
Latest answer by Michael Eidelman, MD
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Tags: beard, options, skin type III, skin type IV

which laser is best for skin type 3 or 4 with black hairs for laser beard removal? i had the candela alexandrite on a test patch and it was tolerable. also is it normal to have a painful recovery after beard removal?. everytime i get it done i get all these little bumps which turn into whiteheads but i think it also raises the whole beard area making it look and feel like traumatic. what could be causing this as im willing to do anything to have hair reduction!. thanks

6 answers to Laser Beard Removal

Laser Hair Removal is Possible on All Skin Types

There are several lasers available to reduce your beard hair. What's more important is choosing a physician and a center with extensive experience rather than a specific laser, since nuances and setting variations make a big difference in lowering complication rates and increasing rates of success. Lasers for hair removal target the hair pigment. This is why laser hair removal is not effective on blonde or white hair. It is also why treating darker skin types... more

Robert T. Anolik, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon

Slow and steady on the beard with the Diode or Nd:Yag

The beard or any part of the face are often very sensitive. I recommend either the Diode or Nd:Yag laser. Both can have excellent results on the beard. After years of years of treating beards and even thinning my own, I think it makes sense to shrink the beard slowly and symmetrically to avoid severe discomfort and complications that may occur during a full facial treatment. It may take longer to achieve your goals, but it is safer and much more tolerable. I usually recommend you start on... more

Michael Eidelman, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Laser hair removal

There are various excellent laser hair removal systems. Generally for darker skin, a diode or Nd:Yag laser is an excellent option, although assessing the quality and experience of the medical centre and its staff where you will be having your treatment is as critical as the laser system selected. The lightsheer duet laser is a particularly effective laser system which causes less discomfort than most laser systems.

Benjamin Barankin, MD
Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon

Laser hair removal for dark skin

I have used the Soprano XL laser from Alma Lasers for the past 2-3 years and have been very happy with it for hair removal in all skin types, especially darker skinned individuals. This laser has much reduced discomfort and is safe even in the darkest skin tones or in those with an active suntan. Although it can be used, I don't think the 755nm Alexandrite laser you had for the test patch is the best choice for darker skin. This laser can sometimes lead to... more

Jason R. Lupton, MD
San Diego Dermatologist

Laser for beard area can be painful, but works

There are several questions here. First, for your type of skin the alexandrite is a very tricky laser. It can be used in Type 3 carefully, buy for type 4 it has a much smaller safety window. I would recommend something in the 810nm range like the Lightsheer or the Duet. As for the pain. The beard hair is so thick that it absorbs large amounts of hear and thus can be very painful. So yes, it is normal to have this be painful. The pimples is a result of the... more

Daniel I. Wasserman, MD
Naples Dermatologic Surgeon

Laser hair removal is not ideal for skin of color

The laser I would recommend is the long pulsed Nd:Yag, however any laser is best when used on those with lighter skin and dark hair. For those with skin of color lasers may help make the hair finer and grow more slowly, but will most likely not lead to permanent hair removal, and the risks of burns/scarring are increased. A test spot is not always a good indicator of how you will do after a full treatment. Treatments should be done by a trained aesthetic physician. To treat/prevent white... more

Doris Day, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon

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