Apogee laser settings

Hi all :slight_smile:

On wednesday I am going for a patch test at a clinic called Renew Medica. I’d already had a consultation there when I was researching clinics, but I then got a job abroad for a year so had to put my plan for laser on hold.

I have type III skin (actually leaning more towards type II, but with some underlying pigment). I want my underarms done; my hair there is coarse and dark. When I went for my consultation last year, the technician said she’d use an Apogee alexandrite laser for me, typically 20-25j at 15mm spot size. How do these settings sound?

I am pretty concerned about the fact that many clinics use low settings to make their clients pay for more treatments than are necessary, and I don’t want that to happen to me! I thought I would pay for one treatment first, and then if I’m satisfied, I can get a package of 6. I will also post a review after the treatment as quite a few people on this forum seem to be looking for good clinics in the London area :slight_smile:

Sounds good but a little on the aggressive side for first treatment.

Thanks Romeo. Well, at least it’s good that to know they aren’t going to use weak, ineffective settings. I’m having my first treatment tomorrow, so will see how it goes!