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Better for olive skin and coarse hair: Sharplight laser or soprano XL?

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emma365Dec 19, 2017

I have a medium olive skin tone and have an Iranian ethnic background. I am looking to get laser hair removal of my underarms and full brazilian where I have coarse black hair. I also want to get laser hair removal in the buttocks and upper/lower back region, where my hair is black but not as coarse. Which laser type/brand would you recommend?

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Jason Emer, MD

This is difficult to answer without pictures. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist for after care. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield to promote healing. Keep in mind, it will take a series of treatments with laser hair removal. Best, Dr. Emer

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Paul Flashner, MD

Yes. However, Laser Hair Removal only works on darkly pigmented hair so it will not work well on white/grey/blonde/lt brown hair. The skin color will not make too much of a difference but if the hair has also lost pigment the laser treatment will not work.

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Jason Emer, MD

I recommend following up with a cosmetic dermatologist. Hypopigmentation can be improved with lasers and microneedling/prp. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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