Laser Hair Removal with a Dermatologist | The Types of Lasers for Different Skin Tones

For today's video, I talk about laser hair removal , such as, the types of lasers that are available for different skin tones, what to expect, how to prepare, and etc!
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[@XxRainbowPopsiclesxX]

I have tried Yag, Alex and Diode. As a middle eastern girl with thick hair, my best results have been with Diode!! It’s amazing. My hairs were literally falling out after the first session. It did in 4 sessions what 12 of the other two did for me!

[@SkinByDrAzi]

That’s is the most effective one! The diode is the Alex 755nm

[@toopoiseddiary]

Completely agree

[@Chanel15477]

I was trained on diode, good to know.

[@lenalarina59]

​@@SkinByDrAzithanks a lot for clearifying

[@julienakazi9336]

thanks for your comment! I am also middle eastern and I was very doubtful on which type of laser I should go with. I think I will give diode a try!

[@CaraMarie13]

I did my first session for my legs a few days ago. I had been afraid of the sting so i always put it off but am glad i did it. It didn't hurt at all and it was very quick. Can't remember the name of the machine but i felt like water was coming out with every pass. The technician was very good. I would recommend it to anyone who is hesitant about doing it. Am going back to do my lower back, my bottom, and inner thighs.

[@mahwishkxo]

hello, may i know the name of the machine please?

[@A...LA...LA...A]

Wonderful information! Im happy to have found your channel, Thank you for being kind enough to assist and educate us!😊

[@SkinByDrAzi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Chanel15477]

Thanks doctor for this great info❤❤

[@Caszmerekitty]

Does it effect the melanin in ur skin and effect ur ability to naturally tan?

[@madi8625]

I have soft black n thin hair on upper lips n jawline area... which laser would be great for me....pls tell dr.

[@kainaatawan9379]

Can you please let me know if Soprono ice titanium is a good laser to have for olive skin and dark hair? Apparently it combines 3 wavelentghs (alex, diode and yag)? I was a bit sus about this since they use gel while lasering like IPL

[@lg3053]

Thanks really great information presented in an easy to understand format. Could you talk about what is a dark or medium skin tone with some examples? It's a very subjective topic.

[@piyumihansika6409]

Hi, for asian skin, which tans easily , what is the best lazer type? Is it diode or yag? Thanks 😊

[@TheTruthNK]

Dr. Azi, thank you for the great video, do you think 810 nm Diode laser is lighter Indian skin with darker hair? please advise me

[@drashti7603]

Hello! I’m confused on what type of laser I should go for. How do you feel about the soprano platinum ice laser versus the candela laser? I have dark hair and olive/ medium light skin.

[@SkinByDrAzi]

Candela has a hair laser

[@SkinByDrAzi]

Candela gentle max

[@drashti7603]

@@SkinByDrAzi is there a reason why candela is better than the soprano ice? They say soprano has all 3 ( Alex diode and Yag)

[@chantirosario6472]

Candela really hurts

[@Meyow_2222]

I have medium light skin and very thick dark hair, I got soprano ice and saw a difference of about 50-60% just in the first session alone. Edit: I will be getting my 2nd session in the coming week

[@SleepSilkLuxe]

Thank you for this video, would you say Diode laser is safe for dark (Indian) skin? I see everyone recommending YAG only but did come cross some studies concluding diode as safe.

[@SkinByDrAzi]

It can be safe depending on settings and the amount of melanin, the 1064 is less likely to heat the surface therefore lower risk of hyperpigmentation

[@SleepSilkLuxe]

@@SkinByDrAzi great, thank you so much for getting back to me!

[@N0N4M30]

Is Alex the Candela gentle pro max ?

[@Jisoo-sz6po]

I also use my own diode laser hair removal and it really works!

[@rubicalixto6773]

Hi, im new to hair laser. Which one is the one you bought? How many treatments are needed to see changes in the hair growth? Thank you for your time.

[@maharoberts4688]

How about if you used to het boils? After each treatment the boil comes up Only on one area bikini area. What’s that about ?

[@Nicole99231]

Do you recommend laser hair removal for those with Eczema?

[@k.c5010]

Can you do laser and ipl treatment together? Not thr same day but maybe the same month?

[@SkinByDrAzi]

The hair cycles every 6 weeks so it’s best to have one or the other every 6 weeks

[@IAMCHIDERA]

@@SkinByDrAzibut I thought at home IPL treatments are to be done weekly

[@meriemhaddad4757]

Is diode 808mn a good choice, Doc?

[@BK-pn6sq]

810

[@irma6156]

My daughter, is named Azi but her full name is Azalia.

[@lakeshasanders6557]

I will love to pursue my career in being a laser technician and how do I get there and what are the requirements to take to get there.

[@Mal6899]

Which one u recommend for thick hair, white skin with KP? I have tried many session but months later, it comes back and my KP is worse. Thanks in advance.

[@SkinByDrAzi]

The Alex or 755nm laser is the most effective laser for hair removal. Can apply SootheHC 3x a day to reduce flare up of KP, azimdskincare.com/products/soothehc

[@faffiinthekitchen6070]

Great information🙏

[@RheannNUmil]

Is SHR the same with IPL?

[@XinaLiu]

The treatment principle of IPL mainly contains two aspects: biostimulation effect and light pyrolysis effect. SHR works by gradually heating the dermis to a temperature that effectively damages the hair follicles and prevents re-growth, while avoiding injury to the surrounding tissue. A high repetition rate of short pulses are delivered deep into the dermis, achieving high average power and therapeutically effective heat build-up, with virtually no pain. The main application includes hair removal, skin rejuvenation, wrinkle removal, pigment removal, acne removal and vascular removal.

[@EwariTiku]

Hi doctor can i use laser for my both acne please, its really making me uncomfortable

[@alifelesordinary]

Is it considered permanent hair removal? Or reduction?

[@michellevargas1500]

I have dark hair and light skin, which one would be better for me the soprano ice or splendor x?

[@SkinByDrAzi]

That’s the best combo! The Alex 755nm laser is most effective and powerful

[@MsYvonnebaker]

Amazing info!!

[@SkinByDrAzi]

🙏🙏

[@saulite7727]

Hi. How many treatments do you need for bikini with cutera laser machine?

[@SkinByDrAzi]

Bikini responds well, 3-5 sessions with a maintenance once every 1-2 years

[@deannagould6208]

Have you heard of the Cynosure Apogee Elite? LaserAway is super adamant that it's the best laser on the market. I have fair skin and light brown/brown hair in the area that I would be getting removed

[@SkinByDrAzi]

It’s great, but remember it’s not necessarily just the laser but also the settings.

[@Cricket_PlayZone]

Hi I have thin hair on my face. Which laser is best for me? Please reply😢

[@jaimearias9912]

I’ll be getting my 4th round of laser in 6 weeks. Just to make sure I understand, I shouldn’t shave for the next 6 weeks correct?

[@SkinByDrAzi]

No waxing for 6 weeks Shaving is fine and best to do morning of or night before treatment

[@juanpablogonzalezs.v.8319]

Im olive skin. Like in my pic i have dark thick hair. Could i still use hair removal. I most interested for my back and neck

[@SkinByDrAzi]

Yes the 1064nm yag is best!

[@sabinamotlib4462]

Does laser hair removal affect breastfeeding? And does shaving 24 hr. Before has to be very clean smooth shave before laser?

[@SkinByDrAzi]

no but there may be greater risk of hyperpigmentation since hormones are not back to normal yet. best to shave the day of your treatment or day before

[@mohadeseh8667]

@@SkinByDrAzi reading this made me wonder if being in a specific time in our menstrual cycle affects the results we can get 🤔

[@choubeila2996]

Dr I have light skin with really thin black brown hair ,what’s best for me?

[@Stillbleast]

What do you think about Evoline for Asian skin? Hesitating a lot cause heard a lot of Candella

[@SkinByDrAzi]

Not familiar, best brands are cutera, cynosure and candela

[@kainatzain6106]

Can you make video on DHR FDHR mode

[@arianajaff]

I’m 16, I got laser hair removal done for the first time almost 2-3 months ago because I didn’t have time to reschedule. But next week I booked a session. You said it hurts less every time, does the inconsistency affect that. So now that I didn’t go back when I was supposed to will it hurt now as much as it first did because I was inconsistent? I’m nervous for the pain on the private areas😢😢😅😅

[@kellyy.mariee]

It shouldnt be too painful since your body is already used to the laser!

[@uberalles2465]

Use numbing cream before your session

[@nimrasaif2841]

I had thin facial hairs but after soprano titanium hairs became thick

[@nimrasaif2841]

12 session done.Should i continue with soprano or go for nd yag?

[@QUEEN-cn4ln]

What pulse width & fluency is recommended for soprano diode 808 on dark skin patients???

[@SkinByDrAzi]

That’s something your practitioner or doctor would determine and varies

[@nadamo3193]

What about the diode laser?

[@SkinByDrAzi]

That’s the Alex or 755 or 800nm diode laser

[@nadamo3193]

@@SkinByDrAzi thank you for your reply! In case of paradoxical hypertrichosis, should I continue with my laser treatments?

[@zeinabhoteit]

Which type of laser is the most effective on the face?

[@SkinByDrAzi]

The Alex 755nm laser

[@ChristofChristofi]

Thank you so much for the informative video! What is your opinion to scalp hair laser removal (I was planning to have it done with the candela gentlemax pro plus)? Is it safe or is there a possibility of harmful effects for the skull bone or brain? I would extremely appreciate your advice Dr.Azi!

[@SkinByDrAzi]

Safe! Lasers Don’t penetrate deep enough to affect the skull

[@angelajamil9933]

i did full body laser, but I didn’t do my face because I did hydra facial this week how many days I have to wait to do laser on my face

[@SkinByDrAzi]

Best to ask your doctor

[@chitrangadasingh211]

When can we use vitamin c and aha bha toners after and before the laser hair removal treatment on the face?

[@SkinByDrAzi]

Not right after

[@chitrangadasingh211]

Can u please tell me when can I use them? It'll be very helpful thank you so much 🫶

[@Night-Shade.]

Since you didn't get an answer...5 days after your treatment you can use active ingredients.

[@paulajohnson-stanfield2905]

I appreciate the video

[@maihaiqfatima866]

Hi I’m from Asian I have medium brown skin what should I go for candela or IPL

[@adila2442]

Candela is better, but diode is best for Asians since you get faster results with fewer sessions.IPL is not a real laser, it's old technology...you can buy an at home IPL machine although it's not as strong.

[@dacianavalenas2134]

Hi! Can you shave between the sessions? The person i go to told me not to shave until the day before the next appointment, is this true?

[@lizabasova]

You can shave between sessions. But it also depends on which laser you use and the generation of the laser

[@angelkim2726]

my master said the first 3 treatments gotta be every 21 days so it will cut the amount of hair down

[@cherelindeque9907]

This is so informative, love your vidoes!

[@SkinByDrAzi]

Glad this was helpful!

[@kimberleymendez4784]

I did candela and it hurt so much I’m scared to go back

[@SkinByDrAzi]

The IPL Or BBL is less painful and faster

[@PalaKLongia-gv2xe]

Hey doc I have really dark hairs on face I did diode for about 8 sessions and the hairs are still coarser and nothing worked and the frequency she used was 12.5 J/cm , is shes fooling me ? Ou theres something else

[@dianamacovei1550]

The ipl is good for medium skin tone with black,thick hair??(legs)

[@SkinByDrAzi]

Best for lighter less melanated skin

[@adila2442]

No IPL is best for level 1 to level 3 on the Fitzpatrick scale for skin color. Basically best for white folks. Hispanics and Arabs and those on the tan category may have some results but not great, requires more sessions. Level 5/6 Brown - African or dark skin South Asians forget it - it will burn you.

[@rcbeauty2601]

does having more than 10 laser hair removal sessions bad?

[@SkinByDrAzi]

I’be had 100! No as long as done safely

[@sabinamotlib4462]

Do you have to stop using hydroquinone cream or retinoids before or after laser hair removal treatments?

[@SkinByDrAzi]

Stop applying 1-2 weeks before the procedure because this causes the skin to be sensitive!

[@dirk2655]

Yellow is a pigment. Yellow too is melanin. I would argue darker pigment is not more melanin. It's just a darker skin tone layer. Great job. I think you mentioned it, home laser hair removal works to decrease hair density.

[@kalinin._]

No, when your body produces more melanin you get a dark shade like mine. Darker skinned people generally have more melanin because we are people where the sun is out the most. People with less melanin are from cold and cloudy areas of the world.

[@Lkhyah]

It's not an argument it's factual. Look at it like this when you know the skin types 1-6 majority of people who are 1 or a 2 burn in the sun. A 5 or a 6 rarely burns. It's the darker melanin, the pervents that from happening. Yellow would be in the middle. It's a lighter color. The light is only attracted to darker hair. It will bypass the blondes, reds, greys, and yellow hair. Idea contrast would be light skin with dark hair hair.

[@enieji9927]

Argue all you want but you can’t stand the sun like a person with darker pigmented skin that lives in a hot country

[@Chanel15477]

Lets talk single pulse vs double

[@SkinByDrAzi]

Have to be cautious as stack pulsing can cause burns, better to do 2 passes

[@LovePurpleGiraffes]

I think the last time I got laser hair removal treatment done the setting might have been too high because it left me with red dots (like strawberry skin) where the hair was before. Even though it's been months since then, it is still there. Can that go away?

[@SkinByDrAzi]

Folliculitis or inflammation of hair follicles is normal but temporary. This bundle helps: azimdskincare.com/products/kp-duo?variant=39812561207371

[@valentine4209]

If you have a photoype 4 skin, but their bikini line is darker, do u use a darker photoype or the photoype they have naturaly

[@SkinByDrAzi]

We always go based on area, skin type, and most effective laser

[@valentine4209]

@@SkinByDrAzi yes but u didn't answer my question :) if I'm skin type 3 but my biki area is dark like skintype 4 do I choose 4 photoype for the laser? :)

[@jollybell5452]

@@valentine4209 Dr.Azi answered your question,please be respectful...She said it is based on AREA..it means if it is darker or lighter in some areas..

[@sageharis9418]

Hey Doc I'm transgender and they used a diode 3 wave length laser on my face and I have 12 sessions of it but still alot is left so should I go for the first option you told in this video 😭 , the Alex laser

[@SkinByDrAzi]

If you are lighter skin! But it may be hormonal and may need prescriptions to also help !

[@harshitakalra345]

I am Indian but I have fair skin obviously not Caucasian fair and my dermat recommended alexandrite laser now I am a bit concerned because usually for Indian skin they recommend Nd Yag laser to be best can you guide a bit about it doctor?

[@talkingparrot2865]

Hey in which city ?? In Lucknow mostly dermatologists have diode laser hair removal machine

[@harshitakalra345]

@@talkingparrot2865 I am consulting a dermat in delhi

[@adila2442]

Use a diode because it's best for people with middle eastern, Hispanic, South Asians (lighter skin - Fitzpatrick scale 3-4). Alexandrite is for super pale folks only - it won't work for people with super thick black/brown hair.