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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?
Asked 29 months ago by
mazcat in london,uk
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For dark skin, Yag laser is the best
The long-pulsed Nd:Yag lasers (such as Candela's GentleYag) are the safest, most effective lasers for darker skin types. This laser can effectively removes hair in all skin types, but is my workhorse laser for darker complexions. I personally would not feel comfortable treating darker Hispanic, Indian or any African American skin with any other laser. We have treated hundreds of patients, often with the darkest of complexions, very safely and effectively with our GentleYag.
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Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon
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Nd:YAG safe for dark skin
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 laser. The Nd:YAG has a wavelength that is longer than other lasers used for laser hair removal. For this reason, it can penetrate deeper into the skin, bypassing any damage that may occur at the...
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New York Dermatologic Surgeon
