American Laser Centers

Before I found out ALC’s is not the best place to go for laser I bought packages for my legs, bikini and underarms. I’m caucasian (Type III) with dark (not black) hairs in these areas. I stopped going to ALC because I was on photosensitive medication, but now have started my treatments again.

I’m concerned that I’m wasting my time, but still have treatments left so I figure I should use them up. With the treatments I’ve had I’ve noticed some reduction, but not much, but I am still early with my treatments. Does anyone know, or has anyone had a good reduction with ALC’s? Also they use a Diode laser which I think is an IPL which I heard is not the greatest! Any insight on that?

Thanks!

Are they using the Amerilase? Can you tell us the name of the machine? None of their current machines are the best. If you can find a clinic near you that still uses LightSheer diode, it would be your best bet.

Yeah it was an Amerilase machine!

It’s basically the same thing as the Comet, about which you can read here. They made a contract with Syneron who makes them and put their own name on it.

Like I said, call the other locations near you and see if anyone is still using LightSheer diode.

Other than that, I can only advise you to ask them to turn off the IPL portion and use the diode settings only. Can’t help with settings if you don’t provide the numbers. You may be getting undertreated too.