Nd Yag or Alexandrite Laser for Coarse Hair?

Both the Alexandrite laser and Neodynium Yag lasers are used on dark skin. However, the appropriate energy settings need to be used and not both frequencies on the NdYag laser.  It is best to do test spots if an Alexandrite will be used, and it can help to do the same with NdYag. No laser is without risk of hyperpigmentation and even permanent hypopigmentation or scar when hair removal is performed.

If your skin type is 3 to 4, the 1064nm yag laser would be the laser of choice.  It is excellent on darker skin types.  The alexandrite does carry a slighter risk on your skin type, but in very skilled hands, it can be used effectively.  Just do your homework and ask the doctors to show you results of dark skinned hair removal that they performed.  Hope this was helpful.  Dr D.