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Laser Hair Removal Questions

Can laser hair removal treatment on the face cause more hair, red scars, acne and pimples as its side effect?
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I am suffering from PCOD and already have few acne and red scars (inflammation) on my face. I am planning to go for laser hair reduction treatment using diode technology, but want to know what the side effects ... Read more
Is laser hair removal the same as laser acne treatment?
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I was just wondering if I was being told the truth that this would help my acne and acne scars? I have been reading on the subject and it seems like different types of laser treatment are needed for acne help. Read more
Can I undergo laser treatment for hair reduction while taking isotretinoin 20 mg?
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I have been taking isotretinoin 20 mg for the past 4 months, can I undergo laser treatment for hair reduction while taking this dosage? Or, how long should I wait, after I stop taking isotretinoin 20 mg, befor... Read more
Can lasers lighten hair without removing it?
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I have been bleaching one spot on my scalp for years because I love the way a single platinum streak looks in my hair. I am wondering if it is possible to remove the color of hair without destroying it. Can thi... Read more
Will laser hair removal reduce the thickness of the hairs on my chin once they grow back?
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I am from South East Asia, have a pale complexion and am suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which causes the hair on my chin to be thick. Which laser technique will suit me? Will it reduce the thi... Read more
My husband has had hair bumps since his laser hair removal treatment, how can he make them go away?
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My husband had an intense pulsed light and radiofrequency treatment to remove hair from a small area on his neck. Two days after treatment he experienced hair bumps that have yet to go away. It has been three w... Read more
If laser makes my skin darker in the first session will it become more dark session by session?
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If laser makes my skin darker in the first session will it become more dark session by session? I made one laser session of hair removal for pelvic area and I noticed that the skin has become darker than wha... Read more
Laser Hair Removal for Facial Hair
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I have facial hair. I was young when I first noticed and started shaving it so of course it has gotten worse to the point I have to shave everyday. Does this procedure work on faces and is it safe? Read more
Is Laser Hair Removal painful?
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Does it hurt more when used in certain areas of the body? Read more
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Pain by Laser type
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Sona med spa says their Apogee laser is more painful and blows cold air. The Soprano laser is suppose to have no pain. Is the Soprano laser just as effective? Read more
Are the lasers used in laser hair removal the same as those used for tattoo removal?
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Will using a laser hair removal laser near my tattoo remove or affect it? I don't want my tattoo to fade but the hair nearby it is thick and i'd like to have it removed. Read more
After my 3rd IPL hair removal treatment dots appeared and scars were left behind, how can I speed up the healing process?
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I had an IPL hair removal treatment on my thighs two weeks ago. The day after the procedure dots appeared. I have had two prior treatments and this never happened. I believe I was burned during this last treatm... Read more
Which is the best type of laser to use for Laser Hair Removal?
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Alexandrite, Ruby, Diode, and Yag all seem to be used, but is one of them better than the others? Read more
Why is my skin still burning after laser hair removal that was done 6 weeks ago?
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The burning of my skin is mostly on one side of the face around the upper lip and cheek. The skin burned for 3 days after treatment, calmed down then started again last week during those 90* plus temps. I was... Read more
Which laser is best for permanent removal on type I skin?
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I have type I skin, red hair but dark and very coarse beard. I want to permanently remove facial hair to avoid ingrowns. Which type of laser is recommended in this case? How does the hormonal factor of male ... Read more
How does the laser work in laser hair removal?
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What keeps the hair from growing back? How does the laser target just the hair, and not the skin? Read more
Is Laser Hair Removal the best way to get rig of ingrown hair?
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Will Laser Hair Removal get rid of my ingrown hair for good? Read more
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