What type of laser hair removal technology is right for me

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.

What type of laser hair removal technology (system) is right for you?
Skin Type Typical Features Best Laser Hair
Removal System		 Conclusion
Type I
 Pale white skin ;
Blue / Hazel eyes ;
Blond / Red hair ;
Freckles or Albino ;		 DiodeLaser
AlexandriteLaser
RubyLaser

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.
Type II Fair skin ;
Blue eyes ;
Type III

Darker white skin ;

Example: Darker Caucasians, European mix

DiodeLaser
Type IV

Light brown skin ;

Example: Mediterranian, European, Asian, Hispanic, American Indian

DiodeLaser
Type V

Brown skin ;

Example: Hispanics, Afro-American, Middle Eastern

DiodeLaser
or
Nd:YAGLaser
Type VI

Dark brown ;
Black skin ;

Example: Afro-American, African, Middle Eastern

Nd:YAGLaser 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.
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