PicoSure. Are the laser settings too low? (Photo)

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I’m being lasered by picosure and iv had 3 full treatments of the arm.im wondering are the results so far sufficient .The last treatment was the full arm in 1 session.i have had only very mild blistering and swelling .Are the laser setting too low based on the results .any help wold be great .one photo is pre picosure and the second is after 3 treatments .thanks

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! The most important aspect in laser hair removal is to obtain the proper clinical endpoints without damage to the surrounding skin.  These include vaporization or singeing of the hair (did you see and smell it burn), and peri-follicular erythema and edema (swelling and redness around the follicle after the treatment, which typically lasts a few hours).  When these endpoints are met, you obtained proper energy to damage the hair. With that being said, and while I do not use the GentleMax (a unit that contains 2 lasers, the Alexandrite and Nd:Yag, I have used the GentleLase long-pulsed Alexandrite for 14 years), that setting seems quite low.  Typically we might treat someone of your skin type at a starting fluence (energy level) of 16-20 joules/cm2 and adjust from there. Best of luck!

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