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Laser Hair Removal for Indian Skin?
I am of Indian origin and was considering IPL/ND Yag laser for my skin. I am skin type 4-5. I have heard of constraints in both the types 1. ND Yag is not good for long term (>6 months)
Laser Hair Removal- Nd:Yag Safe for Darker Skin
Thank you for your question. Because the risk of permanent lightening or darkening of the skin is greater for patients with darker skin types, it is especially important for patients with darker skin to make sure an experienced provider using a safe machine is treating them. In our San Francisco Bay Area practice we frequently and safely perform laser hair removal on a wide range of skin types, including Fitzpatrick types 4-5, using an Nd:Yag laser. Since the Nd:Yag laser removes hair by destroying the hair follicle, the results are permanent. As with all lasers used for hair removal, multiple sessions (approximate average of six) are required to achieve 90%+ clearance. While IPL can be an effective means of laser hair removal the risk of permanent skin discoloration is greater than risk of an Nd:Yag laser and therefore Nd:Yag is preferred. I hope this helps.
