I have really thick, dark hair that even when I shave down there there seems to be discoloration. I was wondering if laser will also help it appear lighter down there. I don't expect an actual skin lightening effect to happen of course, just want to know if removing the hair will somewhat help!
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January 19, 2019
Answer: Will Brazilian laser hair removal help with darkened skin on genitals?
Paradoxical hair growth occurs in the area of treatment, not to its periphery. I'm very reluctant to do laser hair removal on the face because most of the hair is too small to be an effective target for the laser. This can result in undertreatment and paradoxical hair growth. Alexandrite is the...
Hello Luathepersian,
The face can be a frustrating area to laser, for most, do to the amount of sessions required. For the face I always recommend you go in every 4-6 weeks. Do not thread, wax, tweeze, use hair removal creams, etc. The reasoning for this is because it pulls...
It looks like you have a darker skin type, possibly type 5 or 6. For your skin type, a YAG laser is the most appropriate type for hair removal. If an Alex laser is used, there is a significant risk of hypopigmentation or even a vitiligo-like appearance which can be permanent. ...
