I have fair skin with blonde hair. I have some "peach fuzz" on my face (mostly on my chin/sideburn area) that really bothers me and I want to get rid of. From what I've read, it seems that laser hair removal or IPL will only work for dark hair. Is there any way to get rid of this?
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It is possible to remove hair on your scalp, however you have to make sure that your head is covered from the sun during your treatment regimen as the skin will become hypersensitive to light. Several sessions may also be required.
Shaving is the only prep required for laser hair removal. It is recommended that the patient be closely shaven before each session to ensure that the laser reaches the hair follicle effectively without the lengths of the hair to affect it.
Ideally, the patient can shave up to one week prior to a...