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What's the Best Laser Hair Removal Treatment for Sensitive Skin?

asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Suzanne Kilmer, MD
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What's the best laser hair removal treatment/device for sensitive skin?

4 answers to What's the Best Laser Hair Removal Treatment for Sensitive Skin?

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Cooling tip with laser hair removal may help

Darker skin is usually more sensitive during the laser hair removal, just because it has more pigment that attracts the laser. For Caucasian, but sensitive skin, using a cooling device while performing the procedure can make a big difference. Choosing laser with integrated chilled tip helps with any pain or discomfort during the treatment. Try to avoid applying body lotion or self tanning lotion before the procedure. Let your technicians know that you have sensitive skin and they should... more
Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Laser Hair Removal for sensitive skin

There is not one particular laser for sensitive skin. The laser one uses depends mainly on the color of the skin. All skin should be treated as if it were sensitive. Before starting laser hair removal, a trained RN or doctor should evaluate your skin and do a test spot with the laser before proceeding with the treatment.
Suzanne Kilmer, MD

Sacramento Dermatologist
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Laser Hair Removal for sensitive skin

Unfortunately, the correct treatment for your skin is based on the color of the skin and coarseness of the hair and not on your skin's sensitivity. Additional cooling can help with sensitive skin, but the main focus should be on finding the correct laser and practitioner for your laser hair removal procedures.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Laser Hair Removal for Sensitive Skin

Laser hair removal uses a process called photothermolysis to heat up hair follicles and cause them to regress. Most importantly, the laser light wavelength is set at a specific wavelength to work directly on the hair follicle without affecting the skin. Generally, the skin will not respond to treatment adversely. If your skin is sensitive because of numerous ingrown hairs, folliculitis, or inflammation exacerbated by hair, then you may be a candidate for complementary skin treatments... more
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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