Question: I remember reading a while ago that laser hair removal worked the best on light skin. Is this still true or have new lasers come out? I am African-American and would like some facial hair removed permanently.
Answer: Overall, I think it is easier to treat lighter skinned individuals but we certainly have lasers that are able to treat patients with darker skin color successfully. I would recommend seeking out a center that accustomed to treating darker skin types, simply due to the fact that if this is not performed appropriately and the correct settings are not administered, you can injure or blister the skin.