I have some fears about do laser in my face. I want to remove the hair of my upper lip, chin and eyebrows but I am a really hairy person. I use to wax my upper lip 3 times per week and I am afraid that if I have to shave that area, 2 days after the session my hair will grow up again but darker and stronger and that can be worst. What do you recommend me? How many sessions it use to be needed to remove the hair completely in that areas? What kind of laser is the best for the face area? Thank you!
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I'm sorry this has happened. As stated previously, the was the wrong laser for your darker skin type. A 1064 YAG laser is the right one for you. I also can imagine why the operator continued to treat the entire leg. They should have recognized that the skin was not reacting properly. A derm or...
For someone with Fitzpatrick skin type II a 755 Alexandrite laser will work well. You must shave the area prior to treatment to minimize discomfort. Additionally, a topical anesthetic can be used prior to treatment but must be completely removed before treatment begins.
Typically during a laser treatment the technician will cleanse the skin with a wipe to remove any oils, lotions or products that could interfere with your treatment and this process could cause the area to feel and look a little drier than normal, I'd start by asking your technician what he or...
