What's the best hair removal treatment?

4 answers to “What's the best hair removal treatment?”

A: Laser for hair reduction

William J. Hedden, MD

Hair reduction lasers are available almost anywhere. Most effective are in the class IV lasers: Alexandrite, Diode,or Yag. The darker the hair the lighter the skin the better the laser works. People with blonde,grey,and even some red hair have a difficult time getting the results wanted. IPL Laser is not as... more

A: Laser is most effective for hair removal

Anne Marie McNeill, MD

Laser will give you the most long-term benefit. It is most effective for fair-skinned people with dark hairs. It can be effective in olive-toned skin, it just usually requires more treatments. If hairs are white or light blonde, lasers are ineffective. IPL, electrolysis, and Vaniqa cream are the options... more

A: Lasers will give you best permanent hair removal

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD

Laser is the most advanced and effective technology to remove hair. It works for all body areas as long as the hair is dark in color. IPL is not an effective device for permanent hair removal, but it still offers some reduction and is safer for darker skin types. Electrolysis has been around for many years and... more

A: For large portions of the body, laser is the way to go...

Kenneth Beer, MD

For large portions of the body, laser is the way to go – it is efficient and does a great job of hair reduction. I use a Candela device that has a freezing device that chills the skin, making it more comfortable for the patients. Electrolysis is ok for small areas and for hair that is fair. IPL is... more

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