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A member asked:
What is better in terms of results and safety - laser hair removal or ipl?
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Depends: Depends on your hair type. Ipl can cause skin whitening in darker skin patients. They may be better suited with an nd:yag laser.
Answered 6/16/2013
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Laser vs IPL: Generally speaking lasers work better for most hair types. However, different doctors might have different experiences. You should ask your doctor as to which one would she/he prefer in your case.
Answered 9/28/2016
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