Paradoxical Hypertrichosis After Laser Hair Removal

Hi Baran, Here is how the laser hair removal process works: Each hair is "fed" by a very small vein that enters the hair follicle at the base or "bulb". This bulb is the thickest and darkest part of the hair. When laser light is fired into the skin, the dark bulb of...

Below is a list of issues that may prevent you from getting a laser hair removal treatment at our facility. The list is not meant to be exhaustive but is a good starting point for issues that are contrainidcated for laser hair removal. Photosensitizing Medications (evaluated with medical...

As long as there is no pigmentation over the scar and the area is healed completely, laser hair removal is safe. Choosing a diode laser with a smaller tip will give you faster results. Test spotting the area first, with lower energy to make sure that the skin can tolerate the laser is very...

Hi Soffie, Sorry to hear that this has been such a long journey for you. It sounds like currently you are on the right path. For a light skinned dark-haired patient like yourself, the Lumenis Lightsheer and the Alexandrite lasers are both excellent choices. We are not proponents of IPL and feel...

Keratosis Pilaris is an ongoing condition that is usually inherited.  Generally, patients with KP have a history of sensitive skin.  It is an ongoing issue and does not have a true "cure" for the condition.  There are several treatment options to help.  Topical retinoids peel...

Laser hair removal does not work for RedheadsIn order for the laser to get attracted to the hair, the hair needs to be dark in color. Patients with blonde, red, or grey hair are out of luck with the laser. Dyeing the hair does not help either because the hair under the skin would still be red. A...