Who does the alexandrite laser work best for?
Like most lasers, the alexandrite works best for those with pale skin and dark hair. This is because the laser is attracted to melanin (found in dark hair follicles). During a session, you lie down on a bed and a cold handheld device is pressed to part of your skin. The device flashes the laser in fast bursts. The idea is that the laser will burn or destroy melanin-rich hair while leaving your skin undamaged (skin also contains melanin). The hair follicles become damaged and hair cannot grow back.
