What settings should be used on a diode laser?

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I bought a package of 8 diode laser treatments. The technician saw my shaven underarms and said that my hair is too thick and the laser will not work for me. She then tried to sell me the "medical" laser that would cost me a lot more, or if I wanted to stick with the diode, I would need to buy at least 20 sessions. I decided to stick with the 8 session plan. I have white skin and black hair. After the first session I took a photo of the settings she used. Thoughts on effectiveness of settings?

Shahriar Khezri, MD · Answer

Hi, 
Lasers are not smart devices, they just deliver energy to achieve goals we set for the patients as providers. in This case of hair removal, they go after pigment and deliver energy to whatever pigment they “see”. 
In your case since you have the most contrast between your skin and your hair, the laser, specially diode, is the most successful. Thickness of the hair is just one element out of four we have to watch in LHR, these four are: skin color, hair color, hair thickness and hair density.

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