So, if you have melanin-rich skin, I’d suggest calling around to the places you’re considering for hair removal, describing your skin and hair, and asking if they use an Nd:YAG laser. “But the Nd:YAG laser has numerous benefits, including its skin-type range and longer wavelength that targets the hair follicles while bypassing melanin.” “In the past, laser hair-removal procedures would often encounter difficulties as the melanin-rich skin absorbed a significant amount of the laser’s energy, resulting in excessive heat and potential skin burns,” Dr. That said, if your skin is Fitzpatrick skin phototype V or VI, which means it’s medium brown or darker and rarely burns, you should look for a practitioner who has experience working deep skin tones and who plans to use an Nd:YAG laser. Brendan Camp, M.D.īut if none of the above describes you, then you should be a candidate, regardless of your skin tone or hair type. Any good laser practitioner (dermatologist or not) will tell you that laser hair removal isn’t safe if you’re pregnant, breast feeding, have an active skin infection, a tan from sun exposure, or are taking certain medications that can make the skin more sensitive to light, says Dr. Next tip: Figure out if you’re a candidate before you book an appointment. In my (non-medical!) opinion, you can also get safe treatments and good results from a laser center or spa - you just have to do your homework and find one that you trust with trained providers and the right type of lasers for your skin tone. And also because they’re the ones who see all the patients who have had botched laser treatments and need medical help. But, I’ll be honest, I think they’re being cautious because, uh, that’s their job. That’s right, she said go to a doctor - which is something I heard from the other dermatologists I spoke to as well.
“But when performed by a certified and experienced dermatologist, laser hair removal is safe.” “Inadequate training among practitioners can result in potential side effects such as skin blistering, irritation, and burning,” explains board-certified dermatologist Dr. Just last month, a dermatologist spoke at the Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium (yes, that’s a thing) about how she was seeing more laser complications due to inexperienced practitioners (think: junior employees at all those new laser clinics and medi-spas).
If you want to have a great experience, I suggest you follow these tips.įirst, find an experienced practitioner. But the safety of the process depends on the person wielding the laser, the device used, and your skin and hair type. I wish I could tell you to hop on Groupon and find a great deal for laser hair removal in your new hometown, because no matter who treats you - or where or how you go under the laser - you’ll be happy with the results.
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