I fear my Soprano Ice laser settings are too low? I just have a few hairless patches.

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I am halfway through a 6 session course of laser hair removal. My hair falls out 10-20 days after each session, but most of it grows back shortly before my next session. I just have a few hairless patches that remain. My technician has been using a fluence of 7 on the Soprano Ice laser machine, is this too low for results? I have pale skin and dark hair. Thank you in advance.

Laura Riehm, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  You service provider obviously did not give you post-care instructions.  First, it will take a series of treatments to reduce your hair production.  LHR treatments deliver a burst of energy to the hair follicles that are actively growing.  The energy destroys these follicles ability to produce another hair.  The hair shafts in those follicles will release and fall out over the next 1-3 weeks.  Other dormant hair follicles start producing hair every day.  It takes a series of at least 6 treatments to get most the hair growth.  In order to avoid surface burns, we have our patients shave before LHR treatments.  You must not wax or pluck during LHR treatments.  You can shave at any time you wish between treatments.Generally speaking, you should look for a facility where they have a doctor on staff and is usually there to answer questions.  Find out what type of machine (laser vs. IPL) they will be using.  A properly calibrated laser is usually much more comfortable than an IPL.  Using the correct settings for your skin type also makes it more comfortable.  Sorry to say, probably the most expensive treatment is probably the best.Best of luck

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