Can I have laser hair removal before a chemical peel on the same day?

Hi Sandy.  We have been using both wavelengths of lasers for more than a decade and have performed tens of thousands of laser treatments on Asian skin because we are in Torrance.  As important as your skin type is the thickness of the hair.  The Yag wavelength works well on very...

I find that electrolysis works better than laser in most cases but you should go to an expert.  Either way, both are safe when done by a well trained individual.  Best, Dr. Emer.

I am sorry to hear about your experience.  An Alexandrite (755 nm)LASER is better served on lighter skin patients (Fitzpatrick I and II).  Nd:YAG (1064nm) is better for skin of color.  You will have to use agents that reduce the pigmentation of the treated areas over time...

For someone with Fitzpatrick  skin type II a 755 Alexandrite laser will work well.  You must shave the area prior to treatment to minimize discomfort.  Additionally, a topical anesthetic can be used prior to treatment but must be completely removed before treatment begins.

Thank you for your question. Without seeing you in person it is hard t say what the problem is. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeons office for an evaluayion and treatment plan

Thank you for your question. When you dye your hair it only tints the hair that is above your skin. The hair below the skin is not changed. Lasers need to target the Bulb of the hair when it is in the bottom of the hair follicle. It heats this Bulb and in turn causes damage to the cells that...