Will the hair growth increase if I use two different laser?

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Hello. I did laser treatment for the first time for my underarms and full hands. I did find a difference in the first sitting considering my growth is moderate. The dermat used Lumenis LightSheer for the treatment. However, she said if I use any other machine apart from Lumenis my hair growth will increase or worsen. There are very few dermat who are using Lumenis in my area and I wanted to go for a different dermat but I am scared they might not use Lumenis. Will the hair growth increase? HELP

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You can switch lasers, if necessary. Diode, alexandrite and yag lasers work best for hair removal. I typically have patients do every 4 weeks for the first 3 times and then every 4-6 weeks for 3 times after. It will take a series of treatments. See an expert in laser hair removal for best results. Best, Dr. Emer

Laura Riehm, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  You need to find a new provider.  What they told you was completely FALSE.  Switching laser types for LHR treatment will not make your hair growth worsen.  Best of luck.

Ramtin Massoudi, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi Dear
We have hair follicles in different depth and different color hair and every individual has different skin type and color. What it means is that we need different lasers with different wavelength to be able to get rid all kind of hairs. I have learned alternating different lasers or variety of wavelength would give better results. I use BBL/ND-YAG/Diode.
Thank you
Ramtin Massoudi, MD

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