I am an 18 year-old male. I compete in sport at high level which requires me to be hairless. I wanted to undergo permanent hair removal, considering I have hair but I am not a kind of forrest and I have sensitive and delicate skin, I have been told I should try out the Lightsheer Duet. Roughly do you think I could achieve the final results before summer 2012 if I were to start the treatment in September?
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The way a laser works to remove hair is by heating up the hair to the point that the hair producing cells are damage to where they are unable to produce hair anymore. The hair is heated up because the laser is attracted to the pigment. In gray or blonde hair, there is no pigment, so...
It is always important to wear proper goggles during any laser procedure. I also recommend that my patients close their eyes during the procedure as well. Our eyelids are our best natural protection for our eyes.
The LightSheer laser is safe for facial hair removal as long as you have treatment with an experienced technician. It is safe to remove hairs on the sides of the face and there are none of the above mentioned problems with a Brazilian treatment. You should have a patch test first to...
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