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Laser Hair Removal Articles

I often get small, round, often painful lumps that get red

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Question: I often get small, round, often painful lumps that get red, sometime with pus, in my bikini region. I would like laser hair removal in that same area. What are these bumps and can I get the laser hair treatment even if I have them? Answer: The bumps that you are referring to are… [Read More]

I am an artist and in the process of designing a tattoo

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Question: I am an artist and in the process of designing a tattoo for my back. This will cover my entire back and extend out onto my shoulders and upper arms. I want to get laser hair removal before the tattoo. How much time should I wait after the laser hair removal to start the… [Read More]

I would like laser hair removal for my forearms

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Question:I would like laser hair removal for my forearms. I have a lot of freckles on my forearms. Will they lighten up at all with the laser treatment? Does the laser cause any skin color changes? Answer:The laser that is used for hair removal is of a different wavelength than the laser that would be… [Read More]

Ive always been plagued by awful dark hair

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Question:Ive always been plagued by awful dark hair that grows very fast on my legs, arms, and underarms. Ive been thinking about getting laser hair removal to help control the hairs growth. Because I have such thick, dark hair, will I need more treatments than someone with lighter hair? Answer:Thick dark hair against light skin… [Read More]

Id like to have laser hair removal treatments.

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Question:Im a 23-year-old woman and Id like to have laser hair removal treatments. Im physically healthy so thats not a problem. My only concern is my dry skin. Is there a particular hair removal laser that is better for dry skin? Answer:Dry skin will not adversely affect the results that you will get from laser… [Read More]

Id like to be able to get laser hair removal treatments

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Question:Ive got a very busy schedule but Id like to be able to get laser hair removal treatments for my legs and upper lips. The deciding factor will be the downtime. Will I need to take any time off to recover from laser hair removal treatments? Answer:Laser hair removal requires absolutely no downtime. We request… [Read More]

Ive got very fair, Scandinavian skin.

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Question:Ive got very fair, Scandinavian skin. Id like to not have to shave as often so Ive been thinking about different hair removal options. I have a major concern with the laser. Is it possible for a hair removal laser to discolor light skin? Answer:Having very light Scandinavian skin actually poses two potential issues with… [Read More]

Im 32, female, and I HATE my underarm hair.

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Question:Im 32, female, and I HATE my underarm hair. I have to shave it at least once a day to keep it from looking like an animal. Ive been thinking that laser treatments might be a good option for me. How many treatments would I need to get my underarm hair under control? Answer:You are… [Read More]

I’m 19, female, and I have very light, sensitive skin

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Question: I’m 19, female, and I have very light, sensitive skin. I’ve been thinking about getting laser hair removal for my legs and underarms, but I’m afraid of exposing my sensitive skin to harsh treatments. Is there a chance that the laser could burn me during hair removal? Answer Effective laser hair removal requires two… [Read More]

I’d like to get my first laser hair treatments in a few weeks

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Question: I’d like to get my first laser hair treatments in a few weeks, but I was told that I’d have to wait four weeks since I got my legs and brows waxed last week. I really wanted to get this hair removed for my vacation to the Caribbean. Why do I have to wait… [Read More]

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