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“Laser Hair Removal on Dark Skin”

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Updated 28 Jan 2009
Posted 27 Jan 2009
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Spent: $1,300 in Tulsa, OK

I did laser hair removal on underarms and knees to ankles. I have medium dark skin. It got rid of some of it but not all of it. After a few years it seemed like some of what was gone was coming back. I suppose I will go back for some more removal appointments. It was worth having less hair for those years. I wonder if anyone else has had come back after several years.

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better prices and machine doesn't hurt much
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Cindy42645 (1 post) 27 Feb 2009
Wow! So many times, the doctor's office doesn't have information on long-term effects (or is trying to hid negative reviews) and so it's very tough to make a decision regarding laser hair removal at times. Thanks for your post!
smartcookie (6 posts) 31 Aug 2010
You may have been undertreated. For your skin type, you should use a Yag type of laser. And settings need to be aggressive in order to disable the hair permanently. Too many clinics undertreat because they're afraid to burn the patients (due to their lack of experience or due to using inappropriate laser type on darker skin).
smartcookie (6 posts) 31 Aug 2010
Also, it should hurt. If it doesn't hurt, it's a good sign you're being undertreated. If it hurts, you should use a numbing cream, not lower the settings. Effectiveness should be the primary concern. As long as the skin is not burning, you are good.

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