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You can definitely get laser hair removal while on oral steroids but increases the chances of the procedure being painful, more sensitive, and depending on the steroid it can create a burn. Always have a consultation first to inform your provider of the different medications you may be taking and they will provide you with instructions for before and after care.
You would be fine to have laser hair removal while on oral steroids, although the higher the dose, the more fragile the skin will be and the healing time a little longer. More importantly, make sure your laser hair removal is performed at a proper medical clinic such as a dermatologist's office to oversee and adjust settings accordingly.
Most effective laser for fair skin and dark hair is an Alexandrite laser. Of the ones you mentioned above it would definitely be the Candela GentleLase-- no question of it.
Hi and thank you for your question! In general, approximately 10-15% of the hair follicles are destroyed during each session of laser hair treatment. Hence, after completing 4 sessions you are expected to have around 50% of the hair follicles intact. Do not be alarmed by the patchy hair growth n...
Some hair re-growth is expected after the completion of a course of LHR treatments. Epilation or further LHR can be undertaken and stimulation of hair re-growth is a rare but possible side effect.
Thank you for the question and sorry this happened to you. This area of burn and skin darkening usually resolve but it might take few to several months. You should follow up with the provider who treated you as soon as possible. Using a burn cream beside the aloe gel will...
Thank you for the question. This looks like Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation. Propably the setting was too high for you skin type. Vectus laser hair removal system is for all skin type. You can look for provider who has this system. Most of the time the skin darkening will resolve but...
Thank you for your question and posting a picture. It looks and sounds like you might have Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH). PicoSure Flat or FOCUS lens treatments should be able to take care of it easily with almost no risk. FOCUS lens treatments have the extra benefit of red...
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