I have fair skin and an abundance of very fine blonde body hair. Are there any Laser treatments appropriate for this skin/hair type?
Answer: Best Laser Hair Removal Treatment Thank you for your question. A wide variety of medical lasers and light systems are used to remove unwanted hair, however most lasers are not effective for all skin types and hair colors. The Elos laser hair removal system is designed for permanent hair reduction by combining both optical and radiofrequency energy to deliver satisfying, longer lasting results with less discomfort than previous laser systems. All skin and all hair colors including gray and blonde hair are effectively treated. Faces, backs, arms, legs, faces, and bikini lines can be treated including those individuals with darkly pigmented skin. Treatments are administered every 4 weeks and generally 3 to 5 treatments are sufficient. Best of luck!
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Answer: Best Laser Hair Removal Treatment Thank you for your question. A wide variety of medical lasers and light systems are used to remove unwanted hair, however most lasers are not effective for all skin types and hair colors. The Elos laser hair removal system is designed for permanent hair reduction by combining both optical and radiofrequency energy to deliver satisfying, longer lasting results with less discomfort than previous laser systems. All skin and all hair colors including gray and blonde hair are effectively treated. Faces, backs, arms, legs, faces, and bikini lines can be treated including those individuals with darkly pigmented skin. Treatments are administered every 4 weeks and generally 3 to 5 treatments are sufficient. Best of luck!
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July 21, 2009
Answer: Blonde, Fine Hair. Unfortunately, as someone with blonde, fine hair, you are not a good candidate for laser hair removal. Laser hair removal works when the pigment (color) in the hair absorbs the light energy of the laser. This in turn heats up the hair and causes the small blood vessel that feeds the hair to close. Without blood flow, the hair cannot regrow. The problem with fine colorless hair is that it does not absorb the light energy of the laser. Instead of the light and heat being absorbed by the hair, it is absorbed in the surrounding skin. Because the light energy is not concentrated in the hair follicle, the blood vessel remains intact and the hair will still grow. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but unless your hair has some color, you will probably be disappointed with the results of laser hair removal.
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July 21, 2009
Answer: Blonde, Fine Hair. Unfortunately, as someone with blonde, fine hair, you are not a good candidate for laser hair removal. Laser hair removal works when the pigment (color) in the hair absorbs the light energy of the laser. This in turn heats up the hair and causes the small blood vessel that feeds the hair to close. Without blood flow, the hair cannot regrow. The problem with fine colorless hair is that it does not absorb the light energy of the laser. Instead of the light and heat being absorbed by the hair, it is absorbed in the surrounding skin. Because the light energy is not concentrated in the hair follicle, the blood vessel remains intact and the hair will still grow. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but unless your hair has some color, you will probably be disappointed with the results of laser hair removal.
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August 13, 2015
Answer: Not many options for laser hair removal, blonde hair As you may know by now, the best situation for hair removal is with dark hair and light skin. There are papers that describe improvements in your situation but not all offices have been able to reproduce these results.
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August 13, 2015
Answer: Not many options for laser hair removal, blonde hair As you may know by now, the best situation for hair removal is with dark hair and light skin. There are papers that describe improvements in your situation but not all offices have been able to reproduce these results.
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Answer: Laser Hair Removal Blonde Haor During the laser hair removal process, lasers search for the pigment or color in the hair follicle. It cannot see blonde, red, white, or gray hairs. For this reason laser hair removal does not work for patients with blonde hair, unless the hair has a dark root. However, it does not hurt to go in for a consult to make sure that you are not an ideal candidate. There may be some areas where the hair is a lighter brown making the hair follicle visible to the laser. At our medical laser facility we offer complimentary consultations where you can meet with both a nurse practitioner and trained laser provider to get medically cleared and have questions or concerns addressed.
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Answer: Laser Hair Removal Blonde Haor During the laser hair removal process, lasers search for the pigment or color in the hair follicle. It cannot see blonde, red, white, or gray hairs. For this reason laser hair removal does not work for patients with blonde hair, unless the hair has a dark root. However, it does not hurt to go in for a consult to make sure that you are not an ideal candidate. There may be some areas where the hair is a lighter brown making the hair follicle visible to the laser. At our medical laser facility we offer complimentary consultations where you can meet with both a nurse practitioner and trained laser provider to get medically cleared and have questions or concerns addressed.
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March 20, 2017
Answer: Laser Hair Removal Thank you for your question. All skin types from fair skinned to dark are
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March 20, 2017
Answer: Laser Hair Removal Thank you for your question. All skin types from fair skinned to dark are
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