I'm a well female, late 20s, >50% Middle Eastern w/ fairly light skin. In 2011, I had laser facial hair removal at a spa. Prior I had only bleached. The Tx was 8 consecutively, spaced q4wks. The hair was thin/dark brown/soft. I terminated the procedure due to no reduction. Sessions were ~20mins each and very tolerable. Machine used: Lightsheer Diode. Within 3 years, I had more hairs: darker/courser/longer. Now having electrolysis since 10mos. I'm extremely leery to try laser again on my face.
Answer: Paradoxical hypertrichosis in a Middle Eastern Patient A common issue for many patients, not just Middle Eastern, is hypertrichosis. The number one cause of hypertrichosis is that the fluence (power) is set too low. Many of the older lasers do not used advanced cooling and some do not have enough fluence to treat thicker coarser hair with darker skin. Hormonal factors are another cause of hypertrichosis and can influence your outcome as well. There are a variety of lasers which can be used for Middle Eastern Skin. It is important to chose a laser clinic with physicians and staff who work with ethnic skin as the margin of safety is much lower than with lighter skin types with thinner hair.
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Answer: Paradoxical hypertrichosis in a Middle Eastern Patient A common issue for many patients, not just Middle Eastern, is hypertrichosis. The number one cause of hypertrichosis is that the fluence (power) is set too low. Many of the older lasers do not used advanced cooling and some do not have enough fluence to treat thicker coarser hair with darker skin. Hormonal factors are another cause of hypertrichosis and can influence your outcome as well. There are a variety of lasers which can be used for Middle Eastern Skin. It is important to chose a laser clinic with physicians and staff who work with ethnic skin as the margin of safety is much lower than with lighter skin types with thinner hair.
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January 12, 2016
Answer: Paradoxical Hypertrichosis After Laser Hair Removal you need treatment with vaniqa and a different laser hair removal device. Consider an internal evaluation for hair growth. Best, Dr. Emer.
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January 12, 2016
Answer: Paradoxical Hypertrichosis After Laser Hair Removal you need treatment with vaniqa and a different laser hair removal device. Consider an internal evaluation for hair growth. Best, Dr. Emer.
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January 12, 2016
Answer: Laser hair removal First it is possible that is an underlying endocrine problem as poly cystic ovary syndrome. -an examination with a gyn will confirm if that is a possibility. Oral treatment with alma tone or vanilla or waxing two weeks prior to laser treatment will improve the efficacy of laser hair removal. A safe option is the candela yag which can be used on any color of skin.
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January 12, 2016
Answer: Laser hair removal First it is possible that is an underlying endocrine problem as poly cystic ovary syndrome. -an examination with a gyn will confirm if that is a possibility. Oral treatment with alma tone or vanilla or waxing two weeks prior to laser treatment will improve the efficacy of laser hair removal. A safe option is the candela yag which can be used on any color of skin.
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