What Kind of Laser is Best for Hair Removal & Estimate Amount of Treatments?

You shouldn't really compare these two methods. I think lasers are preferable in every situation! You want a physician who has lots of experience and the settings he or she uses and your response to them will guide the treatment. Also, it is not realistic to expect a "hair free" body. You will have a dimunition of the hair permanently. With a lot of my patients who are women, more hair shows up with aging (on the face). The laser of course is never going to treat the... more

At Toronto Dermatology Centre, we use LightSheer Diode laser for hair reduction. It works well for all skin types, is virtually painless, and the new large tip allows for very quick treatment sessions - e.g. ~20 minutes to do the entire back! Approximately 6-8 sessions are required. Check out: torontodermatologycentre.com/Laser_hair_removal

In our office we use the Nd:YAG, part of the Sciton Laser system. We have deemed this the best laser for all skin types and if programmed correctly will be very effective. Nd: YAG can be used with all skin types but as with most Laser Hair Removal systems, dark pigmented hair responds the best. We suggest a minimum of 4 sessions per treated area. Your practitioner will be able to give you a better idea as to how many more you may need after your first few treatments. Good... more