Over the past 10 years we have treated many PCOS patients with IPL, Light Sheer Diode and Comet Diode lasers. None of these treatments will adversely affect your health. We prefer the light sheer diode because most studies demonstrate a slightly better outcome when compared to IPL and other wavelengths... more
Laser hair removal treatment for PCOS patient
I have PCOS - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. (My weight is normal, skintype II-III, dark follicle) I have excessive hair all over my body, but I only go for laser treatments on my face. I have been treated for 8 years with IPL Quantum, Diode Lightsheer and for the last two years with Allexandrite (755nm). The facial hair is reduced but not completely removed. It's thinner but still visible. Should I switch to Diode again? Due to the laser treatments, I'm afraid of the long term side effects to my health. I will be waiting for your expert advice. Thank you.
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36 posts
28 Jan 2009
Dear Soffie, I have several PCOS patients in my practice and, without exception, they have seen many laser physicians and technicians. I will tell you excatly what I tell them: Since the hormonal problems are not about to disappear, neither is the hair. None-the-less, returning every 4-6 months will control the problem and allow the hair to gradually get finer and finer. It's frustrating, I know, but at least it's controlable. I use the ProWave 770 by Cutera with excellent (albeit, temporary) results. Eric Berger MD
92 posts
28 Jan 2009
As a Lifetime Fellow of The American College of Ob/Gyn, I know how difficult this problem can be. I would suggest 2 approaches. First, you should be on treatment from your doctor for the PCOS. If you are not, then doing LHR will be frustrating as it will keep recurring. Treatment ranges from birth contol pills to more advanced medical therapies and might even require surgery. Once the PCOS is under control. I would suggest considering a different laser for the hair removal. Longer wavelenths like the 1064 yag are effective and safe for darker skinned patients. I like Cutera's LHR technology, but the there are several others as well. Finally, you are not putting yourself at any known risk with the laser hair removal treatments. Good luck!