If there is no follicular edema on certain areas being treated, does this mean these areas wont respond well? (photo)

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my doctor/tech told me that follicular edema is a good sign (I usually always see it around my bikini zone) but I hardly see it around my legs or buttocks. I am concerned with the buttocks, the hair is thickest in the crack and gradually thins out as it reaches the outer regions of the cheeks. I read that areas with thick skin and/or lighter hair will not respond as well to the laser. please help, the photos may not be a big help since I am recently shaved. I am being treated with 1064 ndYAg

George C. Skandamis, MD, FAAD · Answer

Hi thanks for your question.  Laser hair removal does cause perifollicular redness and swelling when the follicle has been successfully treated.  There are many reasons for not seeing the appropriate response to treatment.   There are different lasers and power settings that can be adjusted during your treatments to get the best response to therapy.    Make sure you are seeing an experienced board certified dermatologist for your treatments that have the ability to use different lasers and settings to get you the best treatment results.   The 1064nm laser is good for dark skin people, but often takes many more treatments than a person who can use an Alexandrite or Diode laser.

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