I am interested in getting laser hair removal on my upper lip. I am a fair skinned woman who has dark brown hair. I have a slight mustache on my upper lip that I want to get rid of. I know that there are different types of lasers used for laser hair removal. What would be the best type for me?
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First, can we assume that the treatment was effective? The laser should have left the skin slightly pink with raised areas or swelling around the hair follicles. If not, then the settings may need to be adjusted up to have an effective treatment. Shaving just before a treatment...
Thanks for your question. I would absolutely avoid sun exposure and if you are outside make sure you are wearing a physician grade sunscreen with zinc. I would recommend seeing the overseeing physician of the practice that did the treatment and would also say not to have any further treatments...
If the protective eyeware was not snug, the operator should be alerted. I only use metal eye shields for protecting patient eyes and never have them wear goggles, such as the ones I wear. These goggles can still allow the laser to hit the eye from the sides or underneath and are meant to be ...
