Sciton BBL Vs Sciton YAG 1064 for Hair Removal?

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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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by helenofca in CA

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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

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Artie66 24 Aug 2012

Both devices work very well for hair removal however taking into consideration your light skin, dark and folliculitis, I would choose the ClearScan YAG because it can penetrate the skin deeper than other hair removal wavelengths thus ensuring a successful treatment, especially for the folliculitis. The aggressive contact cooling should make the treatment very comfortable.

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