Laser hair removal worked only on half of my legs, why did this happen?

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I have a light skin and dark hair. I did many consultations and everyone said laser likes you and that I 'll see results in 4 sessions.I did 6 sessions of laser hair removal on full legs. The laser didn't work on the area around the knee ( knee included) and the upper leg As if I did nothing but on the lower leg there is improvement but there are patches of hair also

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This needs an in-person evaluation. Results can vary for laser hair removal. I typically have patients do laser hair removal every 4 weeks for the first 3 times and then every 4-6 weeks for 3 times after. This schedule gives great results with hair removal. Some patients do require treatments, every 3-12 months, to maintain results. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a laser hair removal expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Laura Riehm, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  You have probably been getting ineffective treatments.  This could be due to poor settings, calibration of the laser or technique of the clinician.  We utilize a Vectus diode laser to safely and effectively treat all skin types.  We recommend finding an experienced and reputable provider in your area with updated equipment.  Calibration and power of the laser is important for a safe, comfortable and effective treatment.  Find out if their laser is under a maintenance contract.  If their laser isn’t calibrated on a regular basis or is underpowered, your treatment may be painful or inefficient. Best of luck.

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