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i am fair skinned withdark hair…which laser is best for me and how much would it cost for a decent operator…not one of those cheap clinics who might end up burning my skin

prices are per area. you didn’t specify what area you are treating. also, prices don’t necessarily depend on small or big clinic. pick a practitioner who knows what they’re doing, regardless of what clinic they’re at. and remember, that an MD with their name doesn’t mean they know much about hair removal in particular. look for someone very experienced in this field.

you will need a diode or alexandrite laser. have 3-4 free consultations with places that have those lasers. and you can run a search here to see if there are recommended clinics in your area.