Will applying a tyrosinase inhibitor prior to and during laser hair removal improve results/reduce the risk of adverse effects?

May 22, 2020
Asked By:a_real_turtle in Maylands, AU

My laser hair removal clinic is suggesting that I use a tyrosinase inhibitor prior to and during my Brazilian laser hair removal as I have medium skin. I haven't heard of any other clinics that suggest this or found any papers that recommend the use of tyrosinase inhibitor for laser hair removal. I'm left wondering if this is a scam as each 30ml bottle of the tyrosinase inhibitor that they sell costs about $75 and my treatment would take about a year and 2 months.

Answers (2)

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VOTED MOST HELPFUL
May 24, 2020

Answer: Hyperpigmentation -- Clear+Brilliant/Venus Viva, Chemical Peels, Cosmelan, Salt Facial, Aerolase YAG, Hydroquinone

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
May 24, 2020

Answer: Hyperpigmentation -- Clear+Brilliant/Venus Viva, Chemical Peels, Cosmelan, Salt Facial, Aerolase YAG, Hydroquinone

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
MOST RECENT
May 28, 2020

Answer: Not necessary

Susan Fox, DO, RPVIInternist, Board Certified in Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
MOST RECENT
May 28, 2020

Answer: Not necessary

Susan Fox, DO, RPVIInternist, Board Certified in Venous and Lymphatic Medicine

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