Best Laser Hair Removal Treatment for Light Indian Skin? Doctor Answers, Tips
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Best Laser Hair Removal Treatment for Light Indian Skin?

I'm a north Indian female with a relatively fairer complexion and black coarse hair on the face, esp. on the chin and neck. Which is the most effective and safest laser hair removal treatment for me? It is said that Nd:YAG is suitable for dark skinned people like Indians, but I am not dark. My complexion is between fair to medium. Is it true that the hair grows back once the treatment ends?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by celina in India
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Best Laser Hair Removal Treatment

Thank you for your question. A wide variety of medical lasers and light systems are used to remove unwanted hair, however most lasers are not effective for all skin types and hair colors. The Elos laser hair removal system is designed for permanent hair reduction by combining both optical and radiofrequency energy to deliver satisfying, longer lasting results with less discomfort than previous laser systems. All skin and all hair colors including gray and blonde hair are effectively treated.... more
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Which laser for hair removal?

The lasers for light skin such as a 755nm alexandrite are more effective at hair removal, but patients with skin of color (even a little bit of color) cannot tolerate this laser at high enough energies to be effective. The ND:Yag laser is the best laser for skin of color. What you gain in safety you lose in efficacy (to some extent). The ND:Yag is very effective for dark and for coarse hair, it loses some of the efficacy on finer hair. You may be "between" the two lasers, but for... more

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