Is Laser hair removal using Gentle ND Yag safe for dark skin?

I have black/brown skin and I have heard this is the best for my skin complexion but I have not seen that many reviews from black users. Is the procedure ok for my skin and are there any side effects?

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A: Nd:YAG safe for dark skin

Ritu Saini, MD

An Nd:YAG laser is safe for laser hair removal in dark, even black skin.  The risk of laser hair removal in dark skin is typically damage to the epidermis, or the uppermost layer of the skin.  The reason is that dark skin absorbs the laser more than light skin and can act as a target for the... more

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