laser hair removal

[Suesumba]

i'm interested to hear of any experiences with laser hair removal. particularly interested in people with dark skins. in my researching it says that black skin doesn't take too kindly to laser treatment.

if you have had laser hair removal and have dark skin, please tell your experience.


i have a dark patch on my back i'd like removed [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70365-flirt.gif[/img]

[tsophra]

Re: laser hair removal

I've tried it. There is a new version out that supposed to be non damaging to dark skin. The problem is to prevent scarring they can only "zap" an area once..so the whole process is longer and more expensive for us. In terms of results, I would say it did not meet my expectations.

[BoundBrook]

Re: laser hair removal

Sue Sumba, I had it done. Please PM if you want some info.

[Suesumba]

Re: laser hair removal

Originally posted by Arjen:
[qb] I've tried it. There is a new version out that supposed to be non damaging to dark skin. The problem is to prevent scarring they can only "zap" an area once..so the whole process is longer and more expensive for us. In terms of results, I would say it did not meet my expectations. [/qb]

why didn't it meet your expectations? the hair grew back? i've spent a fortune on electrolysis and that wasn't effective. my vanity is getting the better of me. i just don't want to pluck hairs every darn day [img]/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]

[Suesumba]

Re: laser hair removal

Originally posted by BoundBrook:
[qb] Sue Sumba, I had it done. Please PM if you want some info. [/qb]

on it's way [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

ETA:

you'd be ideal for lasering caz i've read that it's best on light skin/dark hair types.

[tsophra]

Re: laser hair removal

Originally posted by SueSumba:
[qb]

Originally posted by Arjen:
[qb] I've tried it. There is a new version out that supposed to be non damaging to dark skin. The problem is to prevent scarring they can only "zap" an area once..so the whole process is longer and more expensive for us. In terms of results, I would say it did not meet my expectations. [/qb]

why didn't it meet your expectations? the hair grew back? i've spent a fortune on electrolysis and that wasn't effective. my vanity is getting the better of me. i just don't want to pluck hairs every darn day [img]/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img] [/qb]

thats funny I was thinking of trying electrolysis /o. Anyway...yes the hair grew back..but possibly I needed more treatments. Whereas a typical treatment is 4-6, because they have to be so careful with our skin we need more. I just wax now

[Suesumba]

Re: laser hair removal

okay arjen, together with Bounbrook's PM-->
i'll stick to waxing, tugging, burning, searing, singing [img]/forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]

[MarieK]

Re: laser hair removal

i am undergoing laser right now and they have new technology that is compatible with dark skin. So far so good.

[tsophra]

Re: laser hair removal

Originally posted by Mrs. MarieK:
[qb] i am undergoing laser right now and they have new technology that is compatible with dark skin. So far so good. [/qb]

that's how I was at first... [img]/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[MarieK]

Re: laser hair removal

what happened w/ u Arjen?

[Englan Girl]

Re: laser hair removal

Mrs M what's the new technology called? I'd like to see if it's available over this side. Presently I wax and tweeze my face but can't see me doing the same for my stomach now that the hairs have gone into overdrive in that area

[cinnni]

Re: laser hair removal

My friend is Pakistani and she had it done and it left "burn" marks on her legs. They told her that could happen on darker skinned people but she was hoping she was one of the lucky ones. She wasn't.

The marks have faded but they are still definately there.

[Suesumba]

Re: laser hair removal

Originally posted by cinnni:
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The marks have faded but they are still definately there. [/qb]

which i don't want on my face [img]/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[Lady Godiva]

Re: laser hair removal

Waxing removes fake tan. As I found out the hard way.... On my upper lip. ..... Dont worry about controlling your laughter.