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HI,
I’ve always been taught that missing or delaying a treatment in the cycle can significantly add additional treatments needed.
Recently I went to a laser seminar conducted by a gentleman who has incredible credentials and is used by all the laser companies to educate, research, review etc. He also is on the ANSI board. He also said missing a treatment by only a few days can drastically potentially change the outcome.
My question is: Where can I find reseach or papers etc on this so I can better understand the science of it. There never seems to be much information on this that I can find. Thanks
jpar
You want to catch hair in anagen, but later anagen is best because the hair is more coarse and thus has more pigment to absord the heat.
Since hair cycle length varies by body area, treatment spacing varies based on body area as well. Face has short cycles and treatments may be needed 6-10 weeks apart. Legs have long hair cycles and treatments aren’t needed more often than 12-16 weeks apart.
Anagen lasts for weeks, so it’s hard to miss it by a few days unless you’re going over that 10 week or 16 week mark for the areas given in my example.
We have some links on length of growth cycle by area. Or you can Google for a list.
I don’t believe one must stay on a strict schedule. No evidence based studies surt that statement
The soprano xli is wonderful. Patients always say “yes, I see a big improvement with the first treatment”. Like anything else, it is very operator dependent (kind of like a golf club)…I can’t say what doesn’t work, but I can say the Alma Soprano XLI in the hands of a well trained professional (MD, NP, PA) is not “kind of” or “sort of” good but rather unbelievable! I’m just trying to inform the public, and I’m not selling anything.
We have yet to hear it’s “wonderful” from anyone who actually used it and isn’t selling it.
HI there,
Can someone helps , i am using the cynosure apogy machine laser mahcine , i have a mediterranean skin with dark thick hair , i have been using the laser machine on my back and shoulders , upper arms , back neck ,for more than 10 times , but i can see any progress just that hair is less thicker , the docteur is using 20jules/cm2, what sould i do ?? thnks for your help
Hi all,
I’ve been working with the lightsheer et and the lightsheer duet for over 2 years now. The clientele is majority middle eastern with olive skin. This is pretty tricky since there are a lot of hormonal issues and hereditary issues with hirsutism, also younger girls still going through puberty.
LAgirl, you stated 6-10 weeks for the face, but my patients are usually coming in 3-4 weeks since it tends to grow back quick. Have you had/read experiences about laser on face with great success? If anybody has had experiences with these machines, please share.
Thanks
Beautyrn
Anyone heard of the E-LIGHT IPL Laser Hair Removal
Skin Rejuvenation machine? It’s made in Japan by a company called Miharu (Model MX 16 B). There seem to be some good deals on it, but without knowing a little more about it I’m hesitant to pull the trigger.
I’ve seen the same issue discussed with olive and darker skin types. Facial hair can appear to return quickly because of the shorter growth cycle, but visible regrowth after 3–4 weeks does not necessarily mean that every hair is ready for another treatment. Treating too frequently may result in targeting hairs at different stages, so I would assess the actual regrowth pattern and response rather than follow a fixed interval for every patient.
With Middle Eastern patients, I’d also pay close attention to skin-type assessment, conservative starting parameters, cooling, test spots, and any history of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Hormonal or hereditary hirsutism can require more sessions and maintenance, and younger patients may continue to experience new growth during puberty. It may also be appropriate to recommend medical evaluation when the pattern suggests an underlying hormonal issue.
I would document fluence, pulse duration, spot size, cooling, treatment interval, and photographic response across sessions. That makes it easier to determine whether the 3–4 week appointments are producing meaningful reduction or simply treating visible but immature regrowth. A patient-facing overview such as laser hair removal in Chandler, AZ can also help explain realistic expectations, although device settings and treatment timing should always be individualized by a qualified clinician.
I’ve personally had this type of treatment done and, based on my experience, I was quite happy with how it went. What I appreciated was that the treatment was discussed with me first rather than just going ahead without considering my skin and hair type.
I had my treatment through Dr Ophelia and had a good experience overall. If you’re considering something similar, you could also speak with Dr Ophelia and get a consultation to see what would be suitable for your particular situation. Dr Ophelia