Can all kinds of hair be treated?
Dark hair on light skin does the best. PhotoDerm HR® hair removal treatments must proceed more slowly and cautiously on people with darkly tanned or pigmented skin, those who form keloids (thick scars) and those who heal poorly. • Are there any restrictions after treatment? Normal activities may be resumed after treatment. The treated area should not be exposed to sunlight until the skin color has returned to normal. • Is the hair removal permanent? With each treatment some hair follicles are permanently destroyed. Hair does reappear, though more sparsely, in the months following each treatment. With PhotoDerm HR® it appears that about 50 to 60% of the removed hairs are still gone after 3 months and regrown hair becomes thinner with repeated treatments over time. As for hair color, generally, removal of hair with light roots is harder to achieve than removal of hair with black roots. • How much does the PhotoDerm HR® treatment cost? Will my insurance plan cover it? There is a one-time