Recently had my first treatment. I was not prepared for the discomfort I felt in my teeth each time the laser "zapped" my skin. (I have fillings and/or crowns in most of my teeth.) It there some sort of teeth or mouth guard that I could place in my mouth to prevent this discomfort during my next treatment?
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Douglas Halliday, PhD, MD - Account Suspended says:
You should see your laser hair removal physician in person for proper follow-up. Skin can often get irritated following laser hair removal or it can get irritated if you shaved the area prior to your treatment. It's hard to tell from the picture, but it looks like a simple rash,...
Ingrown hairs, folliculitis, and brown spots with hyperpigmentation; a regimen composed of twice daily Melapads followed by Melarase AM in the morning and Melarase PM in the evening helps solve the ingrown hair problem and dark spots. Melarase AM and Melarase PM work well on pigmentation control...
Douglas Halliday, PhD, MD - Account Suspended says:
The type of device is not important, the wavelength/ spot size and settings with an experienced provider is. I recommend that you not make a decision on price alone. Most providers follow the industry standard wavelength for lighter skin types with dark hair is...
