I used to self harm and I got some pretty bad scars, I want to do laser hair removal but I don't know if it is safe, I have them in my legs, arms, belly and shoulders ¿is it possible and safe for me to do it? And also , ¿ is there any way to get rid of the scars ? I'd really like to know.
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Answer: Laser Hair Removal Facts--Takes a series of treatments
Hidradenitis is a lifelong problem that can be addressed with laser
hair removal, biologic therapy, immune modulating therapy, surgery, and
IIT SC. Therapies should follow an established protocol to prevent
recurrence. Once scars have formed, a combination of skin brighteners
and Kenalog IIT...
The reason you were instructed to only shave was because the laser needs access to the hair so that light travels down it and delivers its energy to the follicle. When shaving, hair is still accessible at the surface. Other methods remove it below the surface.
If you have no plans to...
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Alexandrite laser is a 755 nm wavelength. Mostly used for skin types I-III. There are couple of companies that make lasers with this wavelength.
My office uses Cynosure Elite MPX dual wavelength technology suitable for all skin types. This is...
