Best Laser Hair Removal For African American Skin?

The best type of laser to safely treat darker skin types is a ND:Yag laser. It is a 1064 nm wavelength laser that is the preferred wavelength to use for laser hair removal for darker skin. Also make sure you are treated by a well qualified and knowledgeable clinician. Appropriate settings are still necessary for an effective yet safe treatment. This type of laser can be used to treat hair on the body areas of concern.

Typically for African American Skin, Nd:YAG lasers and Diode lasers are the best types.  There is not a single best laser to treat hair. Each laser has its pros and cons. Although many lasers are available with brand names, the key is to look at the frequency of laser to determine its effectiveness. Types of LASERS:Diode- Perhaps the best studied and good for many skin types (the type I favor in my practice).IPL- Not as effective as diode in head to head studies and not good for all skin types. May require more treatments.Nd:YAG lasers- A good selection for darker haired patients. May require more treatments than diode and has a smaller spot size typically and may require more treatmentsAlexandrite- Best for lighter skin types however it is almost as effective as diode in efficacy.

The Gentle Max Pro by Candella laser treats ALL skin types  (I-VI)! As its name implies, this laser is Gentle and Safe for all body treatments and skin colors. It effectively destroys hair follicles with little to no discomfort and without messy topical gels.

The GentleMax Pro is a revolutionary laser hair removal system proven to be effective for all skin types and hair color. As the name suggests, it is gentle and relatively painless. All lasers have some discomfort on some level, due to the heat source being used, but the unique thing about GentleMax Pro is the cooling technology. Before each pulse of heat, there is a patented “Dynamic Cooling Device” (DCD) used to cool the area being treated. The DCD sprays a cooling burst of cryogen on the skin to ensure the treatment is not only effective but comfortable.#LaserHairRemoval #AllSkinTypes

Being in a diverse city like Houston, we are privileged to see
skin of all cultures and colors. We offer laser hair removal from the lightest
skin to the darkest of skin. The best option that we have found for laser hair
reduction on darker skin colors is a Yag laser. The one in particular that we
carry is the Cutera Xeo Cool Glide platform. It offers safe and effective hair
removal for skin of color. The other thing that you must take into
consideration is the provider that is performing the service. Ask a lot of
questions and make sure that they feel comfortable and have had good
experiences with treating darker skin with the Yag. You really want to go to
someone who has knowledge of dark skin, how to treat it, and prevent any post
treatment reactions.

The GentleYAG is FDA cleared to treat all skin types, including tanned and African American skin. It offers capabilities in permanent hair reduction and vascular lesions. The GentleYAG has a 1064nm wavelength. Deep penetration with minimal scattering of laser energy makes GentleYAG ideal for all skin types, especially dark and tanned skin. A single method would suffice for treating multiple areas. However, multiple treatments are needed. Hair is destroyed only during the active phase of the growth cycle. As a result of these staggered growth cycles, patients usually require multiple treatments  6 to 8 weeks apart for long-term hair removal results.

Thank you for your question. Laser hair removal can be done on all skin types. The best laser for dark skin is a Nd:YAG. For laser hair removal to be effective the hair to be dark in nature and it can take up to 6-9 sessions to see up to 70-90% reduction. I recommend having a consultation with an expert to determine the best treatment plan for you. Best of Luck!

Laser hair removal in dark-skinned individuals can be and is done on a daily basis in many centers. Please make sure you go to a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for this to minimize any chance for an adverse event. Several lasers are available for dark-skinned people. The most commonly utilized is called an Nd: YAG – it is a 1064 nm laser which penetrates through the pigment layers to reach the hair follicles and is safe for dark skin when done by skilled laser technicians. Other lasers, like the 810 nm diode laser, are FDA approved to treat all skin types, but most will not use this unless they have nothing else to use – so be careful. And IPLs, with a 755 nm filter, can also be used. I had the first IPL in the world dedicated for hair removal many moons ago – and with the right technology and the right cut-off filter, it can be used and is used successfully all over the world – but is usually not the first choice – as is the Nd: YAG in today’s world.

Laser hair removal can be safe for African-American men and women. However, it is critical that the correct laser is used, and that the laser treatment is administered by an experienced laser technician in a laser center owned and operated by a physician.

The most effective and safest laser for African-American men and women, is a long pulsed nd yag laser. This laser has the ability to bypass the melanin in the surface of the skin and target the root of the hair.

Laser hair removal can also work wonders on folliculitis. Hair does not need to be grown out prior to a treatment, in fact, it must be shaved to the rot of the hair absorbs the laser energy.

A wide variety of medical lasers and light systems are used to remove unwanted hair, however most lasers are not effective for all skin types and hair colors. The Elos laser hair removal system is designed for permanent hair reduction by combining both optical and radiofrequency energy to deliver satisfying, longer lasting results with less discomfort than previous laser systems. All skin and all hair colors including gray and blonde hair are effectively treated. Faces, backs, arms, legs, faces, and bikini lines can be treated including those individuals with darkly pigmented skin. Treatments are administered every 4 weeks and generally 3 to 5 treatments are sufficient.