What is the best method of laser hair removal for people of darker skin example ; african women? And would a single method of laser hair removal suffice for under the chin hairs, arm pit hairs, belly hairs, hair on breasts, arms, legs, upper lips, side burns, toes, buttocks or different kinds of laser hair removal methods have to be used? Yes I am very hairy and need help.
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The best type of laser to safely treat darker skin types is a ND:Yag laser. It is a 1064 nm wavelength laser that is the preferred wavelength to use for laser hair removal for darker skin. Also make sure you are treated by a well qualified and knowledgeable clinician. Appropriate settings are still necessary for an effective yet safe treatment. This type of laser can be used to treat hair on the body areas of concern.
Dr. Steven H. Williams, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Typically for African American Skin, Nd:YAG lasers and Diode lasers are the best types. There is not a single best laser to treat hair. Each laser has its pros and cons. Although many lasers are available with brand names, the key is to look at the frequency of laser to determine its effectiveness. Types of LASERS:Diode- Perhaps the best studied and good for many skin types (the type I favor in my practice).IPL- Not as effective as diode in head to head studies and not good for all skin types. May require more treatments.Nd:YAG lasers- A good selection for darker haired patients. May require more treatments than diode and has a smaller spot size typically and may require more treatmentsAlexandrite- Best for lighter skin types however it is almost as effective as diode in efficacy.
Dr. Anil R. Shah, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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The Gentle Max Pro by Candella laser treats ALL skin types (I-VI)! As its name implies, this laser is Gentle and Safe for all body treatments and skin colors. It effectively destroys hair follicles with little to no discomfort and without messy topical gels.
Dr. Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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The GentleMax Pro is a revolutionary laser hair removal system proven to be effective for all skin types and hair color. As the name suggests, it is gentle and relatively painless. All lasers have some discomfort on some level, due to the heat source being used, but the unique thing about GentleMax Pro is the cooling technology. Before each pulse of heat, there is a patented “Dynamic Cooling Device” (DCD) used to cool the area being treated. The DCD sprays a cooling burst of cryogen on the skin to ensure the treatment is not only effective but comfortable.#LaserHairRemoval #AllSkinTypes
Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Dr. Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
