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Which Laser Manufacturer Builds the Best Diode Laser?

asked 2 years ago by Territorian in Australia
Latest answer by Marcy Alvarez, DO
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We have a few hair removal clinics here and I was thinking of getting some treatments done. I have Type 2 skin (I think) with dark hair. One clinic here has a Lightsheer machine and the other has Mediostar Laser. Which one is better and less painful? Thanks for your help.

3 answers to Which Laser Manufacturer Builds the Best Diode Laser?

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Light Sheer Duet diode by Lumenis- best diode on market to date!

Hands down. 75% faster, relatively painless and you see the effects faster- usually in 4-5 treatments versus 6-7. Before, hair laser removal for men's back and large surface areas for people with lots of dense hair was just short of torture. This is truely tolerable without using topical anesthetics. You just have to try it to believe it! in purchasing a laser, I was able to try many systems in a short time. Without sacrificing efficacy, the Light Sheer duet just blew them all away. By... more
Marcy Alvarez, DO

Miami Beach Dermatologist
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Lightsheer diode laser for hair removal

I have not used the Mediostar, but we have used the Lightsheer diode laser in my practice for more than ten years with good success and a very high safety profile.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Best Diode laser for hair removal

All the laser companies these days are building some high quality machines. The stand out in my mind as far as diode lasers is the LightSheer by Lumenis. It is extremely reliable, high quality, and performs well. Hope this helps.
Louis M. DeJoseph, MD

Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon

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