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The type of skin is the key factors of laser hair removal effectiveness. Below let us look at the effect of laser hair removal for various types of skin. There are four basic skin types :
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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.
Common device :
Diode ;
Alexandrite ;
Ruby
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.
Common device :
Diode Laser
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.
Common device :
Nd : YAG Laser
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.
Common device :
Nd : YAG Laser
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