Am I a Good Candidate for Laser Hair Removal?
To help ensure laser hair removal is an appropriate treatment for you, please review the information below before requesting a consultation. This guide will help you determine whether you may be a good candidate for treatment with our Alexandrite laser.
Please Note: This guide is intended to help you determine whether you may be a good candidate for laser hair removal. Final candidacy is determined during your consultation after evaluating your skin, hair, medical history, medications, sun exposure, and other individual factors.
May Be A Good Candidate
Skin Type
Fitzpatrick Types I-III
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Type I: Very fair skin, always burns, never tans
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Type II: Fair skin, usually burns, tans minimally
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Type III: Light to light-medium skin, sometimes burns, gradually tans
Hair Color
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Black
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Dark Brown
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Medium Brown
Hair Characteristics
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Medium to coarse hair
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Hair is darker than the surrounding skin
You May Not Be a Good Candidate
Skin Type
Fitzpatrick Types IV-VI
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Type IV: Olive or medium brown skin, rarely burns, tans easily
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Type V: Brown skin, very rarely burns, tans deeply
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Type VI: Deep brown to black skin, never burns
Hair Color
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Blonde
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Red
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Gray
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White
Hair Characteristics
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Very fine
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Lightly pigmented
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Similar in color to the surrounding skin
Still Have Questions?
If you may be a good candidate for laser hair removal, we invite you to submit a Consultation Request.
If laser isn't the right option for you, electrolysis may be an effective alternative for permanent hair removal, depending on the treatment area and your individual needs.
Please note: Submitting a Consultation Request does not guarantee that a consultation will be offered.