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Sciton BBL Vs Sciton YAG 1064 for Hair Removal?

asked 3 years ago by helenofca in CA
Latest answer by Todd Minars, MD
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I have white skin and dark hair, and also a lot of ingrown hair and razor bumps (folliculitis). Which between Sciton BBL or Sciton YAG 1064 would be best for laser hair removal?

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Best laser hair removal laser for you

The best laser for your white skin and dark hair would by either a 755nm alexandrite laser like the GentleLase or the 810nm diode laser like the Lightsheer diode. Both of the lasers you mentioned would work, but you are asking for the "best". The two lasers I mentioned have been around for a long time and have the most published data. A 1064nm laser can be very effective for coarser dark hair (like the kind you describe in your question that can cause razor bumps and ingrowns),... more
Todd Minars, MD

Miami Dermatologist

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