Laser hair removal results for skin types & hair color

The type of skin is the key factors of laser hair removal effectiveness. Below let us look at the effect of laser hair remova :

1. Caucasian, European (Fitzpatrick skin type I, II, III)

The people from this group are the best candidates for laser hair removal treatment. The skin of this group people absorbs the least amount of laser light. Generally, they will need fewer treatments and attain the best results. Overall, the effectiveness of laser hair removal on individuals from this group is dependent upon a combination of their hair and skin color.

Laser hair removal results for different skin types and different hair color

2. Eastern Asian, American Indian (Fitzpatrick skin type IV)

The people from this group often have the least amount of facial and body hair. They are usually good candidates for laser hair removal because their hair is dark, and they have minimal skin pigmentation. A few more visits might need to be scheduled to make the hair removal truly permanent.

3. Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Hispanics, Afro-American (Fitzpatrick skin type V)

The people from this group tend to have the most facial and body hair. Their skin color can very from dark white to medium brown and absorbs more laser radiation than other types of skin. Those people with lighter skin generally make better candidates for laser hair removal.

Skin bleaching agents, such as 4% hydroquinone, are sometimes used by people in this group to lighten the skin as much as possible. This is done to make the laser treatment as effective as possible and reduce the risk of burning the skin. This ethnic group has an increased risk of hyperpigmentation.

4. African descent (Fitzpatrick skin type VI)

The people from this group with dark brown skin or poor candidates for laser hair removal. Their skin will absorbs a large number of laser , causing possible burns, scars, and keloids. Consequently, they are not traditionally treated by lasers.

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