I've decided to get laser hair removal, and had a test done to three areas of my body today and they seem fine - i will wait a couple of days to ensure I have no complications. The machine used is a Gentlelase, and I have read that there is a higher risk of hyper pigmentation or burning for type 4 skin. My question is, what is a safe setting that will be effective and kill the hair, but not burn my skin? The tech that did my test said she will start with "7" and go up to "9" max.
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Skin brightening is sometimes needed with laser treatments. If you do not want to use Hydroquinone, the Melarase AM cream provides similar effect without the hydroquinone. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
The Candela Gentle Lase is a 755 nm alexandrite laser. It is not Fraxel (CO2 laser) or IPL (pulsed, broad spectrum light.)
It removes hair in light skinned people.
Gentle Lase also treats pigmented lesions, dilated veins and wrinkles.
This is a good laser. Laser...
At our Spa (for the chest), we charge $150 per treatment and $700 for 6 treatments. We use the top of the line Candela Gentlemax Pro Laser which is also used by the big companies trying to gouge you for your money. Also all of our laser technicians have been trained and certified by Candela....