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Thank you for your question in regards to laser hair removal. Although stimulants are not listed to be a contradiction while receiving laser treatments, it is important for you to provide all medications and topicals you are currently on to your provider. To be sure what is best for you, see two or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment. I hope this helps.
Vyvanve is not contraindicated with laser hair removal. Keep in mind, it will take a series of treatments. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
Stimulants are not a contraindication with laser hair removal. Make sure you have told the practitioner of all medications you do take. Good luck with your treatments.
Laser hair removal will give improvement to the hair and pores and will not negatively impact the scars. It will take a series of treatments. The scarring can be improved with a combination of lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, and skin care. Sun protection is essential...
Much will depend on how effectively your first two laser treatments were. Assuming they were at an appropriate fluence and that the treatments were performed about 2-4 months apart, you should have decreased you overall dark hair density by about 60-70%....
Thank you for your question. It is advisable to shave 1-2 days prior to laser hair removal treatment. This is because any hair on the surface of the skin will block the laser from reaching the hair follicle which is necessary for treatment to be effective. If you have any other concerns please...
Thanks for the question. What I can tell you is that I have used the GentleMax Pro for several years and other devices before that and The GentleMax Pro should be able to treat your hair well as any device on the market. That is assuming you do not have light hair - red, bonds,...
Doxycycline is one of the antibiotics that is known to cause skin hypersensitivity to light, which is why you should avoid sun exposure while taking them. Since laser hair reduction and hair reduction using intense pulse light therapy utilize "light" as the mode of therapy, it would...
It is hard to judge results without seeing before and after photos. Most patients require 6-8 treatments to see reduction. The hairs that are killed are the ones that are actively growing at the time. The other hairs that are not actively growing will slow down and grow finer like you are...