IPL stimulated my growth and made some of the hair very coarse. I have been told that the Nd Yag laser is best for my skin type and hair but I'm worried it will have the same effect as IPL. How likely is this to happen?
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Answer: Laser Hair Removal Laser Facts--Takes a series of treatments
The choice of laser is very much dependent on your skin. The Fitzpatrick scoring system is the classic method in which your skin and reaction to sun is determined. If you are a class I-III, an Alexandrite Laser might be the best choice. If you are a IV and above, the ND:YAG would be safe...
Laser hair removal offers permanent results but only a fraction of the hair follicles are susceptible to treatment at any given time. That is why multiple treatments are needed. We typically start with recommending a bundle of 5 treatments for patients that have not had prior laser hair removal.
Tanning after laser hair removal is typically not suggested. Assuming you want the best possible results, I would recommend waiting for laser hair removal until winter when your skin is the lightest it can be. A laser hair removal treatment usually works best on a lighter...