I am 58 years old and have partially gray hair. The hair on my face is quite dense and mixed dark and white waxing is not for me and at this point I am forced to shave every day. Is there a laser hair removal treatment that would be effective? If not, would electrolysis work?
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August 26, 2011
Answer: Laser Hair Removal for grey hair, blonde hair, red hair.
Waxing is not recommended before a laser hair removal treatment; this procedure can irritate or burn on your skin and also eradicates the hair follicle removing the hair pigment that needs to be reached by the laser to stop the hair from growing. Avoid waxing or tweezing the area at least four...
Hello, thank you for your question. First, it all depends on what area(s) are being treated, basically, how much time is necessary to complete the treatment. Small areas like face, under arms or bikini line will cost less than doing full legs, or full back. All areas require multiple...
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...
