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Replied on 7/8/2010

By: Laser Lipo and Vein Center  |  Thomas Wright M.D. F.A.C.P.
O'Fallon, MO

There are many variables that determine how many sessions one needs. Here are some of them.
1. Type of laser
2. Pt tolerance to treatments - if one can't tolerate a higher setting then
it will take many more sessions.
3. Individual response to laser
4. Skin color - the darker the skin the more conservative you will have to
be to avoid burns
5. Color of Hair - the darker the hair, the more the laser will heat the
hair follicle
6. Skill of operator
7. Area of the body - facial hairs are usually less stubborn, pubic areas
require more
8. Gender - males often will need more treatments.
It is always best to get a consultation to have at least an estimate of the number of treatments. It is a must to ask for the type of laser, the experience of the center and the person who will perform your treatments. It can take anywhere to 5 to 10 treatment to get to 75-95% permanent hair removal.

Replied on 2/21/2010

By: About Face Aesthetic Centers, LLC  |  Dr. Leslie Pickens
Alexandria, VA

Determining factors include your skin type, the location of hair to be removed, your health and hormonal status, your age, the thickness and texture of your hair, technique of the provider and the equipment used. Generally, 5-8 sessions may be required.

Replied on 2/19/2010

By: Rejuve  |  John Tang, MD.
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Saratoga, CA

There are many variables that determine how many sessions one needs. Here are some of them.
1. Type of laser
2. Pt tolerance to treatments - if one can't tolerate a higher setting then
it will take many more sessions.
3. Individual response to laser
4. Skin color - the darker the skin the more conservative you will have to
be to avoid burns
5. Color of Hair - the darker the hair, the more the laser will heat the
hair follicle
6. Skill of operator
7. Area of the body - facial hairs are usually less stubborn, pubic areas
require more
8. Gender - males often will need more treatments.

It is always best to get a consultation to have at least an estimate of the number of treatments. It is a must to ask for the type of laser, the experience of the center and the person who will perform your treatments.

Replied on 2/18/2010

By: Nova Cosmetic Center  |  Jan V. Karlin, M.D.
Plastic Surgeon
Phlebology Specialist
Orlando, FL

Laser Hair Removal is subjective from person to person and area to area. There are several variables that go into determining how many treatments you will need. Things that directly affect this are: age, skin type, ethnic background, is the hair growth caused by hormones, where the hair growth is occurring on the body, how compliant the patient is etc.

Keep in mind that no matter where you go you will need several treatments in order to achieve successful results, this is due to the fact that hair grows in cycles and you are trying to disrupt those active hair growth cycles. Typically a hair cycle will be anywhere from 4 -8 weeks, that is why you space your appointments out over a period of time. Remember laser hair removal is permanent hair reduction, not permanent hair removal, although up to 80% of the hair should respond successfully over a series of treatments.

Replied on 2/17/2010

By: Celibre Medical Corporation  |  Laser Dermatology & Injections
Orange, CA

The average patient in our program requires between 6-8 laser hair removal treatments for between 75% and 95% permanent hair removal. In general, lighter skinned patients with coarse dark hair respond veryquickly (5-6 treatments) and dark skinned individuals respond more slowly (8-9 treatments). This is because the dark skin in African Americans competes for the light energy of the laser requiring that we use lower energies and more treatments to achieve permanent hair removal.

It's important to note that the type of laser chosen for your skin type and the quality and experience of the practitioner chosen will not only affect the number of treatments involved but whether or not the hair removal you achieve is permanent or not. Stay away from IPL machines if you want permanent hair removal!

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