I have been having laser hair removal with Alex for about a year. It has worked in some places but in other areas I have experienced stimulated hair growth. Some hairs are long and dark whilst others are light brown. I am fair skinned. I will be going to another more reputable salon when my current package ends and I thought a different type of laser might be more suitable for me. Which laser is the most effective on finer hairs?
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Even though this question is from awhile back, we thought there would be benefit in providing information in the event that you are still with these dark spots or this happens to another patient. It would appear by the track marks that you were treated with the Lightsheer laser versus an...
Laser hair removal works as follows: the light emitted by the laser is absorbed by the brown pigment in hair. This causes the hair to heat up. The hot hair transfers heat to the cells around it that form the hair. After a series of treatments, the hair becomes thinner, lighter,...
You sound like an excellent candidate for laser hair removal with your skin and hair color. That said, some devices do tend to work for individuals better than others. That is why my practice carries an extensive range of laser options so we can tailor treatments to the unique needs and desired...