I am considering to undergo laser hair treatment for my back and shoulders!
With laser hair I have read that shoulders are not a good idea to get done and make the hair grow more! The hair there is pretty much exactly the same (ie almost black and fair thick and dense) as that on my back so is it worth doing? It would be good to get it done if it would work but my shoulder are a less concern as they are easy to shave or use cream on if required as I can reach them easily.
I went to a consultant when I considered IPL treatment (but have not after reading quite a lot of bad stories) and was told by her that I have a type I/II skin type.
Sorry I dont know any info about the type of laser yet as I am yet to have my consultation but the place I am going I have only heard good things.
If you want to do LASER, make sure it is a true LASER. Depending on your location, you may have a good electrologist near you who can make short work of those shoulders.
Shoulders, upper arms and so on can be treated with Laser but make sure, as James said, it is a true laser. For your skin type, if it is I - III, a GentleLASE would be most applicable, it works on the process of attacking the pigment in hair (and skin as well, hence why you need light skin).
As long as the hair is thick, dense and coarse on the shoulders and upper back you should have good results, it is only when you have the “peach fuzz” that the hair is most likely to become stimulated.
There may be a good laser tech in your area or if thats not appropiate, electrologist.
How coarse is the hair on both of those areas? I would only attempt to treat the shoulders if the hair is actually very dense and coarse, so that it can’t be made worse by laser. Can you post pictures?
I have to disagree with Benji that only peach fuzz can be stimulated. On this area, fine and sparse hair can be stimulated to become dark terminal hair. We have many stories of this on the forum if you run a search.
For your skin type, alexandrite laser like GentleLASE would be best.
Thanks for your input all. Benji and LA you both do seem to know your stuff so much appreciated.
Maybe my shoulders are not as bad as I think (I prob think they are awful but perhaps not quite as bad as that)!
I will get some pics up asap! Hopefully be some more use!