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Advertising Candela GentleMax but having GentleYag. Is GentleYag better for dark skin?

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somewhat1Sep 10, 2018

I signed up for laser hair removal at a place that advertised Candela GentleMax on their website. When I got my first laser hair removal treatment, I saw that they had the Candela GentleYag not GentleMax. I have fair skin and dark hair. As far as I know, GentleYag has lower intensity for dark skin and is not optimal for light skin. Is that correct? Should I protest with the establishment about misleading advertisement?

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