Best laser hair removal (machine) for lighter colored hair?

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I am looking to do laser hair removal on the entire bikini area, but I keep reading that you need to have dark and coarse hair for many of the machines to work well. I have thin, light brown hair in that area (over pale skin)... Also, I'd like to find a machine that works well with the least amount of pain, as I have MS and am generally already dealing with a fair amount of discomfort. Thanks

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hello,Although your hair may be responsive, there are more challenges when the target (hair) has less pigment and is thin, as you have described.  An in-person evaluation with a practitioner will help determine if you will be a good responder.  In our practice, using the Lightsheer Diode laser has been a good tool even with light to medium brown hair.  However, an Alexandrite is also a good option based upon what you are describing.  Although pain/comfort is an important issue, permanent hair removal will always come with a degree of discomfort regardless of an underlying condition.  We suggest you consider a topical numbing agent and cold air (zimmer cooling) during your procedure to offset the discomfort.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Dark hair works best for laser hair removal. Diode, alexandrite and yag lasers work best for hair removal. Keep in mind, it will take a series of treatments. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a laser hair removal expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. We have 4 different lasers including the Vectus and Aerolase that give you the best results for your specific hair type. It’s best to get a consultation from a board-certified dermatologist.

Mitchell Schwartz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

It is now possible to permanently destroy light and white colored hairs with laser hair removal.
For the first time, it is now possible to use laser hair removal to permanently destroy light and white colored hairs. A new product called Melaser has just been introduced into the United States that has been scientifically proven, in a study just published in the “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology”, to be the first of its kind to allow lasers to successfully destroy the follicle in light-colored hair. Melaser is a melanin-containing solution that, when combined with micro-needling the skin to enhance its penetration, stains the hair follicle, making it a “target” for the laser light energy. Melaser is currently being marketed in the US by ProCell Therapies.

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