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I do not have any personal experience with the Cynosure product. If you have light skin and dark, coarse hair, you would likely get a favorable response with either unit provided your doctor is skilled at the art of laser / IPL hair removal. With the StarLux, most patients may require 6 treatments to achieve between 75-90% permanent hair reduction. Hope this helps. Dr. Joseph
At my practice we successfully use the Cynosure Apogee Elite 1064nm (Nd:YAG) and the Lumenis LightSheer 810nm (Diode) laser. Depending on skin type, individual tolerance, hair color and density patients should expect to receive 6-8 treatments for permanent hair reduction.
Usually, the recommended interval between laser hair removal treatments is 4-8 weeks due to the laser being effective against hairs in only one phase of the hair growth cycle. Less than two weeks is too soon. Sometimes it can take the hairs up to 2 weeks to fall out, so a treatment that soon...
Having your menstrual period at the time of your Laser Hair Removal should not be a problem. It will not cause problems, be more painful and your laser specialist is a medical care giver processional so I would not worry and go through with it.
Scarring may occur after repeat abscesses. You may have Hidradenitis. Our office specializes in the surgical, laser, and medical management of hidradenitis. Options include topical creams and surgery. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian #Realself100 Surgeon
Laser Hair removal burns normally are superficial and heal well over time. Sometimes they may cause skin discoloration such as hypo or hyperpigmentation that can be temporary usually or sometimes permanent. You have been doing the right things to care for your burn. Another suggestion that I...
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