Who is a candidate for Laser Hair Removal?

Almost anybody who has undesirable hair is a candidate for laser hair removal. However certain conditions may complicate treatment. Laser hair removal achieves the best results with light-skinned, dark-haired individuals. Lasers with longer wavelengths are generally useful for darker-skinned patients.Caution must be exercised in certain situations:The presence of an active bacterial or viral infection prevents treatment until the condition resolves.A history of hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation requires less aggressive laser treatments in order to avoid any complications.The presence of a suntan makes laser hair removal less effective and increases the likelihood of scarring or skin injury.If you have psoriasis or vitiligo, you should be warned about the possibility of causing more lesions in the treated areas.Most dermatologists recommend waiting 1 year after taking isotretinoin (Accutane®) before doing laser hair removal because of atypical scarring that has been associated with use of this drug during treatment.Where?Laser hair removal can be performed on virtually any hair bearing part of your body including your arms, legs, bikini area, back, etc.Objectives of TherapyThe primary objective is safe and effective hair removal.Total permanent hair removal, while desirable, is not always possible.