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

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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?

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Hormones create hair follicles and for the face your hormones are the strongest on the body.  Your hair grows in three different phases and it is required for you to have a laser hair removal treatment done every 4 weeks to catch the hair in the growth phase.   You will notice your hair thin out and the growth cycle slow down after each treatment. After the hair is completely gone after 6-8 treatments it is recommended to have a maintenance session done every 6 months to a year.  Please consult with a physican before having any treatments done .

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Diode, alexandrite and yag lasers work best for hair removal and safe for darker skin tones. I typically have patients do every 4 weeks for the first 3 times and then every 4-6 weeks for 3 times after. It will take a series of treatments and some people need treatments to maintain. See an expert in laser hair removal for best results. Best, Dr. Emer

Mark A. Blair, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question.  The Candela Gentle Max Pro has both the 1064nm wavelength (YAG) and the 755nm wavelength (GL).  GY is definitely safest for darker skin types.  A must have for darker skin types.

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