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Is this amount of stubble on my bikini ok for laser hair removal?This is the closest shave I can get. I can never get a close shave like I see other people can in photos. I am very fair with dark coarse hair and shaving has always been a problem. This is why I want laser hair removal, but my bikini area is is never flawless and always left with these tiny hairs no matter what I do. It's still smooth and wouldn't consider it prickly. From the photo, would this be considered acceptable for laser hair removal treatment and would laser even help with this?5 EXPERT ANSWERS
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Removing the 5 o'clock shadow on the armpits?I'm pale and have really dark coarse underarm hair, and nothing helped removing the green shadow on that area. The green shadow is shaped exactly where I usually have my hair growth. Shaving, waxing or epilating didn't help. I'm thinking of using an at home IPL (Silk Expert Pro 5 by Braun) to get rid of the 5 o'clock shadow on my armpits, will that be effective? Also, what is the exact cause of this green type of pigmentation? Thank you for reading.1 EXPERT ANSWERS
Can I get one treatment of Laser Hair Removal in order to thin out my coarse dark hair?Male with course dark arm hair, I have very light skin so my hair really stands out. Can I do one treatment of laser hair removal in an effort to thin the arm hair and make some of the follicles less thick and noticeable. Will my hair grow back patchy? Specific laser light setting/or procedure that will do this effectively? I dont want to be left with patchy result and have to laser it all away, I think it would look worse than current situation. How many sessions/what strength level?2 EXPERT ANSWERS
Is it normal for your hair to look worse and more noticeable before it looks better after first laser hair removal treatment?Now each hair is dark and more noticeable and its feels so coarseits painful to shave. Will this hair fall out and I just have to be patient?2 EXPERT ANSWERS
Why was my experience with the GentleMax Pro laser so painful?Hi, I am 30 year old male with light skin tone and a really thick coarse beard. I decided to get laser done to remove it- the place I went to used a gentle max pro laser. It was sheer torcher and after one pass I didnt think I could continue! My hands were shaking when I was done from the shock. Its sounds dramatic but I honestly dont know how I am going to bring myself to go back? Why would this be affecting me so badly when general concensous is that there should be minimal discomfort?2 EXPERT ANSWERS
3 sessions of Soprano Platinum 2018 did not work on my underarms, advice?Hello, I have done 3 sessions of laser treatment on my underarms (intervals between sessions 35-40 days) however I still need to shave every two days, only a small amount of hair has fallen off. As laser technician told me generally laser treatment on this area is the most effective as there are coarser and darker hair on underarms. Any suggestions?1 EXPERT ANSWERS
Alexandrite 755 nm laser or LightSheer DUET for fair skin with dark coarse hair?I have fair skin (between Type I and Type II on the Fitzpatrick scale) and dark black, coarse hair. I have never done laser hair removal before. I went for consultations in two separate clinics (both are certified and their specialists are well reputed for laser hair removal treatments). The first suggested Alexandrite 755 nm laser, while the second suggested LightSheer DUET. I am treating my underarms, full legs and Brazilian. Please help me. Which one is more effective in my case?5 EXPERT ANSWERS
How can I be sure about the settings of laser hair removal machine if this is right and effective?hello i'm a girl with coarse and fine hair mixture and a skin type 2 or 3. I want to do LHR with diode laser but how can i be sure about the settings of laser hair removal machine if this is right and effective? can a laser machine be operated in some settings which leads to less hair reduction or more needed sessions?3 EXPERT ANSWERS
Better for olive skin and coarse hair: Sharplight laser or soprano XL?I have a medium olive skin tone and have an Iranian ethnic background. I am looking to get laser hair removal of my underarms and full brazilian where I have coarse black hair. I also want to get laser hair removal in the buttocks and upper/lower back region, where my hair is black but not as coarse. Which laser type/brand would you recommend?2 EXPERT ANSWERS
Nd Yag or Alexandrite Laser for Coarse Hair?i have very coarse hair in my bikini, legs, and underarm area. while the hair on my arms and belly is normal. I am skin type 3-4 and i went to 2 doctors. first doctor told me that i require Nd yag because alexandrite lasers only work with very fair complexions and there is a risk of burn. While the second doctor told me that she will use Alexandrite laser because there is no risk. note the 2 doctors are very reputable doctors in this field however i dont know who to go with.11 EXPERT ANSWERS
