4 Diolaze treatments so far, with no results. I have red/blonde/golden pigmented light brown hair. Should I continue? (Photo)

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I've read everywhere that between 4-6 treatments are when best results happen, I'm aware more would be required realistically but I've had 4 and I have very little progress. I've got bikini and underarm and it always goes - Lazer treatment, hair falls out, hair grows back slowly, full hair growth comes back with no or very little change. I have light brown hair with very red/golden undertones & very pale skin. I strongly feel I'm wasting my money, should I continue?

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Hormones create hair follicles and for the face your hormones are the strongest on the body. Your hair grows in three different phases and it is required for you to have a laser hair removal treatment done every 4 weeks to catch the hair in the growth phase. You will notice your hair thin out and the growth cycle slow down after each treatment. After the hair is completely gone after 6-8 treatments it is recommended to have a maintenance session done every 6 months to a year. Please consult with a physican before having any treatments done .

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Diode, alexandrite and yag lasers work best for hair removal. I typically have patients do every 4 weeks for the first 3 times and then every 4-6 weeks for 3 times after. It will take a series of treatments and some people need treatments to maintain. See an expert in laser hair removal for best results. Best, Dr. Emer

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, your hair type is not absorbed by lasers and you won't get any results with laser hair removal. There are no long term options other than electrolysis.

4 Diolaze treatments so far, with no results. I have red/blonde/golden pigmented light brown hair. Should I continue? (Photo)

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