Best Laser Hair Removal System for Excessive Body Hair (Female)?

The Light Sheer Duet is the gold standard laser for removing hair quickly and safely when performed properly by a trained physician or under the direct supervision of a dermatologist. It uses a very large spot size, can cover the entire legs or arms in 10-15 minutes. It works best on those with dark hair and lighter skin. Make sure to not have a suntan and to shave the area before the treatment. Typically 6-8 treatments are required for optimal results and one to two maintenance treatments... more

For unwanted facial and body hair on all skin types, we have found great success using the long pulsed Nd:YAG laser and the Lumenis LightSheer diode laser. For large areas, like your legs and back, the newer high speed LightSheer DUET, with its very large spot size, provides quick and effective laser hair reduction in shorter treatment times.

For skin type III and dark hair either IPL or lasers should do well. However it does depend on knowing what settings to use to achieve the best result and minimize side effects. If the settings are too low, they can potentially stimulate hair growth paradoxically. Also, if there is any hormonal abnormality, such as an excess of androgens (male-like hormones), treatment with laser or IPL is usually lesss effective requiring more sessions. That said, you should be seeing... more