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What is the best laser for my skin type? Asian/Yellow skin tone with black hair.

November 16, 2015
Asked By:zoellaxx in Los Angeles, CA

I'm planning on doing laser hair removal for my upper lip. I have PCOS which sucks, I don't know how many sessions will I have to go through. The clinic that I'm going to uses Candela GentleMax Pro and Alma Soprano XL Diode.

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