|
|
|
Home |
Home > Laser Hair Removal > How to choose
What type of laser hair removal technology (system) is right
for you?
Author :
hairlaserremoval.co.uk
There are four types of laser hair removal technology that are Alexandrite Laser, Diode Laser, YAG Laser and Ruby Laser commonly used at clinics now. However what type of laser hair removal technology (system) is right for you?
First, you must Enter Here to determine your skin type according to the Fitzpatrick skin typing system. Once you know your skin type, refer to the following information find a suitable system of laser hair removal to you.
| Skin Type | Typical Features | Best Laser Hair Removal System | Conclusion | |
| I | Pale white skin, blue/hazel eyes, blond/red hair, freckles or Albino | Diode Laser is
the most common laser hair removal device, it is very
effective for hair removal in skin types I-IV. But it is
not absolutely clear how enduring a result patients will
achieve with these kinds of system Alexandrite Laser is best suited for types I-II. Ruby Laser is only really suitable for types I-II, the long-term results of Ruby hair removal machines are well established. However, these machines are fairly old fashioned now so probably not as effective as the more cutting-edge Alexandrite hair removal machines. |
||
| II | Fair skin, blue eyes | |||
| III | Darker white skin Example: Darker Caucasians, European mix |
 Diode Laser |
||
| IV | Light brown skin Example: Mediterranian, European, Asian, Hispanic, American Indian |
|||
| V | Brown skin Example: Hispanics, Afro-American, Middle Eastern |
Diode Laser or Nd : YAG Laser |
||
| VI | Dark brown, black skin Example: Afro-American, African, Middle Eastern |
Nd : YAG Laser |
Nd : YAG is the most commonly used laser hair removal device for skin types V-VI. However, because they are specifically designed to guard dark skin from blistering, they are not so effective on fine hairs. |
Laser Hair Removal
Treatment Hirsuitism for Women
Laser Hair Removal Results For Different Skin Types