hi my skin is of brown color and i am thinking of getting laser hair removal treatment on my face with Candela Gentle LASE (Alexandrite laser). will it work and be fine?
Answer: Laser hair removal on dark skin in Santa Monica After a careful examination, our office employs laser hair removal treatments on all skin types. The Yag laser is an ideal choice, but an examination is required. Raffy Karamanoukian Los Angeles
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Answer: Laser hair removal on dark skin in Santa Monica After a careful examination, our office employs laser hair removal treatments on all skin types. The Yag laser is an ideal choice, but an examination is required. Raffy Karamanoukian Los Angeles
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October 3, 2014
Answer: Best Laser Hair Removal Treatment 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. I would suggest using the Elos laser hair removal system. It 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.
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October 3, 2014
Answer: Best Laser Hair Removal Treatment 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. I would suggest using the Elos laser hair removal system. It 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.
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March 25, 2010
Answer: Alexandrite Laser for Brown Skin Laser Hair Removal The answer is maybe yes, maybe no. Depending on how dark you are, the Alexandrite laser may be perfectly fine. Generally speaking, Asian skin would be the darkest type of skin that the Alexandrite laser would be used safely for, so you are at the upper boundary of the skin types that are safe for this laser.
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March 25, 2010
Answer: Alexandrite Laser for Brown Skin Laser Hair Removal The answer is maybe yes, maybe no. Depending on how dark you are, the Alexandrite laser may be perfectly fine. Generally speaking, Asian skin would be the darkest type of skin that the Alexandrite laser would be used safely for, so you are at the upper boundary of the skin types that are safe for this laser.
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February 15, 2015
Answer: Dark Skin and laser hair removal I have the Candela Gentlelase is my office and it is outstanding laser, but it should only be used on light to medium skin tones. The Gentleyag is a long pulsed nd yag laser. This is the safest and most effective laser for dark skin types. This laser allows the laser energy to bypass melanin in the surface of the skin and target the pigment in the root of the hair.
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February 15, 2015
Answer: Dark Skin and laser hair removal I have the Candela Gentlelase is my office and it is outstanding laser, but it should only be used on light to medium skin tones. The Gentleyag is a long pulsed nd yag laser. This is the safest and most effective laser for dark skin types. This laser allows the laser energy to bypass melanin in the surface of the skin and target the pigment in the root of the hair.
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October 20, 2009
Answer: Safety of laser hair removal in darker skin types The Alexandrite hair removal laser (Gentlelase by Candela is one brand) is safe for patients of Asian or Hispanic background-skin that tans and rarely burns. In my experience, there is some risk of temporary darkening of the skin for African American patients. For that skin type, the Yag laser is safer and less likely to cause pigmentation. For all patients, it is important not to be tan on the day of treatment and to avoid the sun after treatment for one week.
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October 20, 2009
Answer: Safety of laser hair removal in darker skin types The Alexandrite hair removal laser (Gentlelase by Candela is one brand) is safe for patients of Asian or Hispanic background-skin that tans and rarely burns. In my experience, there is some risk of temporary darkening of the skin for African American patients. For that skin type, the Yag laser is safer and less likely to cause pigmentation. For all patients, it is important not to be tan on the day of treatment and to avoid the sun after treatment for one week.
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