Who are the best candidates for laser hair removal and how does the laser actually work?
In general the best candidates for laser hair removal are people with very light complexions and dark hair. Since light energy is absorbed by the pigment melanin, which then is transformed into heat energy to disable the follicle, those individuals with coarse dark hair, and light skin color respond most optimally. In those people with darker skin color (more melanin in the skin), the skin tends to compete with the hair for the light energy resulting in the potential for damage to the skin, not the follicle. That is why tanning should be avoided prior (and after) laser treatments. Our second generation lasers can be used on people with fine hairs and darker skin colors. Lasers are effective at disabling hairs that are actively growing, and at any given time not all hairs are in an active growth phase. It therefore is necessary to treat an area again at a later time to disable those hairs that were in a resting phase during initial treatment. We offer free consultations, so feel free to
A. Since light energy is absorbed by the pigment malanin, which then is transformed into heat energy to disable the follicle, those individuals with course dark hair, and light skin color respond most optimally. In those people with darker skin color (more melanin in the skin), the skin tends to compete with the hair for the light energy resulting in the potential damage to the skin, not the follicle. Q.
