Legs, bikini and lower belly are more coarse black hairs. To remove possibility of burns and pigmentation and dealing with sparse white hairs is there any laser that can handle these situations and newer on the market. Some options here in Vancouver BC are: Lightsheer ET or Duet, Candela Gentlease, Alexandrite, GentleYag and Gentlease, LightSheer Laser, Cynosure Elite Dual Platform Laser (combines Alexandrite and NDYag.
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February 18, 2015
Answer: Laser-assisted hair removal in a darker skin patient
Hi Discbabe. Anyone that has consistent and prolonged sun exposure like yourself is more susceptible to side effects during laser hair removal procedures. The key concern is that tanning brings melanin to the surface of the skin and the melanin in the skin competes with the hair for...
We perform laser hair removal on the scalp in men and women who desire a hairless scalp. Men and women who have alopecia and hair loss may benefit from the procedure, as it can reduce the need for daily shaving. If you are planning scalp pigmentation or have recurrent folliculitis, these...