The Diode laser is the most effective hair removal light source by far and recommend for white skin. The diode laser has a longer wavelength than other lasers used which may improve treatment results on darker skin types.

Specifications

Wavelength: 800-810
Pulse width: 5-30
Fluence: 10-40
Spot size: 9
Repetition rate: 1

Treatment Fitzpatrick Skin Type

1. Recommend Skin Type I, II, III
   Pale white skin, blue/hazel eyes, blond/red hair, freckles or Albino ; Fair skin, blue eyes ; Darker white skin Example: Darker Caucasians, European mix

2. Possibly Skin Type IV, V
   Light brown skin Example: Mediterranian, European, Asian, Hispanic, American Indian ; Brown skin Example: Hispanics, Afro-American, Middle Eastern

3. Maybe Skin Type VI
   Dark brown or black skin Example: Afro-American, African, Middle Eastern

Advantages

The Diode laser has a longer wavelength that has the potential to provide better results to dark-skinned people;
The longer wavelength provides deeper and safer penetration into the skin;
Lets larger areas of the body recover faster;

Side Effects

1. You may get burns, scars, discoloration of the skin, swelling, and redness as side effects.

2. Diode lasers have been linked with the onset of urticaria in some patients.

Diode laser Devices Available : SLP 100, F1 Diode, Light Sheer, MeDioStar, LaserLite, Epistar and Apex 800.

Conclusion : The Diode laser is an efficient and safe technique for hair reduction. Adverse pigmentary effects occur, but are transient. The Diode laser is the best overall machine for treating all six skin types based on safety and long term use especially satisfactory to skin types 1 to 4.

Laser hair removal machine - Alexandrite Laser (755nm wavelength)
Laser hair removal machine - Ultimate Light™ or Pulsed Light (IPL)