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Breakouts from Laser Hair Removal

asked 3 years ago by emilyjp in south orange, nj
Latest answer by Todd Minars, MD
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Tags: acne, breakout

I developed a horrible breakout from GentleLase, and didn't have great results with Aurora. When using the GentleLase the resulting breakouts were literally impossible to bear so I stopped those treatments. As for the Aurora, I really believe it has stopped working on me. Will LightSheer produce better results? I'm light-skinned (which does tan) with darker hair.

5 answers to Breakouts from Laser Hair Removal

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Lightsheer will give you the best results

For light skin and dark hair the Lightsheer is your best choice. Breakouts can happened but only after the first 2-3 treatments when the hair is still dark and thick. Exfoliating the skin will help the hair to fall off faster and prevent skin breakage or scarring. Having long term breakouts from laser hair removal is not common and if it keeps happening you should see a dermatologist.
Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breakouts with laser hair removal

Acne-like breakouts after laser hair removal with GentleLase: I have seen this happen a handful of times over 9 years of treating patients with laser hair removal. It tends to be in patients who have coarser hair. I suspect it is a reaction to the "fried hairs" in the follicle after treatment. I imagine that changing to a different laser would give similar results, but it might be worth a try. The GentleLase is the most effective hair removal... more
Todd Minars, MD

Miami Dermatologist
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Breakouts with Laser Hair Removal

It is possible that you will still break out after Lightsheer treatments, but based on your description of your skin and hair type, the Lightsheer is a good option for you. The GentleLase typically uses air cooling and the Lightsheer contact cooling so the Lightsheer may end up causing less irritation.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Candela Gentle Yag is superior for Laser Hair Removal

Laser Hair Removal With Gentle Yag The Gentle Yag laser hair removal system is superior to all other machines and is equally effective in darker skin types, including African American and Hispanic populations. The laser emits a cooling spray to improve patient compliance and reduce pain associated with the laser procedure.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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No one can guarantee results

Many laser surgeons still think that Light Sheer is the safest laser for hair removal. Remember that many treatments are needed, often more than 8, and no one can guarantee results, but approximately 80% of patients receive about 80% reduction in hair count as a long term result.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist

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