Laser Hair Reduction

Laser hair reduction is the most popular laser treatment in the United States. Multiple sessions are necessary to get all the hairs as they cycle through their individual growth cycles. Since white hair has no pigment to absorb the light energy from the laser, it won't eliminate white hairs.

Reasons for Laser Hair Reduction:

Cosmetic, permanent hair reduction
Ingrown hairs, folliculitis, keratosis pilaris
Not for blonde or white hair

Pretreatment protocol

- No tanning 4 weeks prior
- No electrolysis 4 weeks prior
- No waxing 4 weeks prior
- No Retin A, or AHA use 3 days prior
- No shaving 2 days prior
- No Accutane use 6 months prior

Test sites suggested
Used mainly on face, underarms, bikini, also legs, arms, back, buttocks, abdomen, breasts
Average number of sessions needed and recommended 3-6

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