I have pale skin and black coarse hair and was a good candidate for great results. It was going great until there is now regrowth in all hairs treated. I know hairs grow back but some are growing back white and my dark hairs are finer and lighter. I'm 22 your male and I think my practitioner is using the polaris nd yag laser on me. The hairs are being removed but after a few weeks all the hairs seem to regrow but white and some really soft. Is laser hair removal working for me?
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November 3, 2016
Answer: Laser hair removal is a process that will take several months to fully see your final results.
The skin becomes more sensitive to the laser while on Retin A. Most docs will say to discontinue use of this 3 days prior to the laser. Since you have just started it, it is best to stop prior to treatments. Sometimes with long term users, I will allow them to continue it because their skin has...
This is a sign that the hair heated up enough to cause skin irritation. It is a good sign for the hair removal aspect but I would discuss with your doctor. A topical medication might be needed. It is unusual for there to be this much irritation.
Vellus hairs on darker black hairs tend to require fluences or power that are higher than 20 J/cm, often times higher than that. Repeated treatments with the right laser may help reduce these hairs and improve the appearance.
Indian hair tends to be coarser and requires appropriate fl...
