What Skin and Hair Color Responds Best to Laser Hair Removal?
Individuals with fair skin, and dark hair are typically the best candidates, however the LightSheer can adapt its settings to treat any skin color. If you have white, gray or light blonde hair, have had recent sun exposure (including self-tanning lotions, and tanning beds), are pregnant, or you are taking a sun sensitive medication (like Accutane), you may not be eligible for treatment. Does the LightSheer work on tanned or different skin colors? The LightSheer diode laser system safely and effectively treats all skin types (Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-VI) as well as tanned skin. For darker skin types and people with tans, appropriate fluences are generally lower and appropriate pulse widths are generally longer to prevent damage to the epidermis. Using the appropriate treatment parameters, people with all skin types can benefit from laser hair removal with the LightSheer. Before Your Hair Removal Treatment: • We recommend no sun or tanning bed exposure for four to six weeks prior to your
