Soprano vs Lightsheer, which one is better for someone with PCOS?

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I'm a pcos pt and I'm looking for perminant laser hair removal. I've doing a lot of research trying to find the best laser machine. My skin type is probably 4 middle eastern with dark hair. I read a lot of reviews complaining of hair regrowth shortly after . still confused which one should I go for, I will be investing a lot of money and time in this...any advice would be helpful.

Brian S. Biesman, MD · Answer

while the laser technology is certainly important,The operator is far more important than the device itself.  There are certain devices which are better able to treat patients with darker skin type successfully and safely relative to others.  However how the device is operated is extraordinarily important as well.  Make certain that whoever performed you treatment is highly skilled and experienced.

Christopher Dannaker, DO, MPH, FAAD · Answer

Laser hair removal in a patient with an underlying endocrinopathy, such as PCOS, is not permanent but considered hair control.  The underlying hormonal abnormality causes baby (vellus) hairs to transform into mature hair.  Laser hair removal will permanently remove a percentage of hair but will not stop you from manufacturing new hairs. After 5-6 treatments, the hair is usually dramatically reduced and then regular, every 3-6 month repeat treatments will be necessary to remove a percentage of the new hair growth.  Vaniqua, a prescription topical cream, will slow the growth of the hair and can be used along with laser hair removal.  I recommend seeing a dermatologist.  We are experienced in evaluating darker skin for laser hair removal.  Issues involve more than the type of laser.   When the skin is too dark and the laser is turned down too low, in some instances it can actually stimulate hair growth.  Dermatologists are well aware of the pitfalls of laser hair removal in ethnic skin and can fully evaluate your case.

R. Stephen Mulholland, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear holistix,

Polycystic ovary patients present particularly a difficult
scenario as there is a hormone drive stimulating hair growth.  I would recommend first medically optimizing
your polycystic ovary through the care of an internist or gynaecologist who is
able to provide the necessary hormonal manipulation to minimize the hyper
aldosterone and testosterone state.  Once
this is done, then you are looking at laser hair removal.  At SpaMedica, we have been doing laser hair
removal for over 17 years and have found that assaulting PCOS hirsutism with
multiple wavelengths is the best way to get the best long-term permanent
reduction. You need to be careful that
the settings are not compromised, given your skin type, for a Middle Eastern
skin type, such that it results in a synchronization and paradoxical hair
growth and density rather than hair reduction. 
In general, for Skin Type IV, we would use a combination of longer-pulsed
alexandrites followed by products like the LightSheer® and the Vectra® or the
Diolaze&trade;, all of which are 810nm diodes and in combination with an Nd:YAG.  These three laser wavelengths – 755nm, 810nm
and 1064nm would give you the best possible hair reduction you could possibly
hope for.

To review more, please check out the link below. I hope this
information has been of some assistance.

Sincerely,

R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D.

Certified Plastic Surgeon

Yorkville, Toronto

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