Hi, I have excess facial & body hair due to having PCOS...I went to a few high class clinics to ask for laser to get rid of the unwanted hair, but was sadly refused due to having keloids...I was told that they didn't want to risk me breaking out in keloids on my face, so refused to do it...what other options do I have? I currently get my face waxed every other day, and really tired of doing that...any advice would be of help x
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June 7, 2018
Answer: An Evaluation with a Board Certifed Dermatologist is Necessary
The MeDiostar laser is one of my go to lasers for laser hair removal as it works on all skin types. Aerolase is another great option for laser hair removal on ethnic skin types. Overall, Diode, alexandrite, and yag lasers work the best. Keep in mind, it will take a series of treatments in orde...
This may be difficult. Even with one or two treatments, some of the hair follicles that have been treated may have been adequately lasered to the point that they may not return. You can try Minoxidil and/or Larissa to try to promote hair growth in any remaining follicles. Although it takes...
Hi Neo. We have evaluated this technology and have spoken to many patients that have been disappointed with the results. It seems that the benefits of this technology flow mostly to the practice in terms of fast treatments. But because of the low peak temperature of the hair follicles, th...