What's the best hair removal treatment?

If you are a good laser hair removal candidate with some color and coarseness to the hair you want to remove, we would recommend either diode or alexandrite lasers for light skin types (up to and including some Asians and Hispanics especially for the Diode laser) and the long pulsed Nd:Yg laser for darker... more

While I love laser hair removal, it can't be done on some folks with white or blonde hair, so electrolysis or waxing still play a role.  The same goes for 'peach fuzz', which is best addressed by waxing. Additionally, Vaniqa plays a vital role in extending laser hair removal and other treatments. As for... more

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

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

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

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