I signed up for 6 treament package of the upper lip area. i’m skin type five(black)and have med course hair in this area. I have never done anything to treat the hair on my upper lip before and need a little advise. when questioned about the laser type the tech said it was a yag spot size 5mm and it only have two settings 30 and 45. She used the 30 setting as she said she did not want to damge my skin. I did not shave before treatment and there was only a little discomfort. the area was a little sore after. I believe it was a smart laser used.
Let us know the outcome. Are your hairs coarse?
How many hairs would you estimate you have? It doesn’t sound like you have beard-like growth, so I wouldn’t recommend laser for this area. In addition, 5mm spot size is very very small and pretty much useless. Can you get your money back? I doubt these treatments will do anything. I would recommend electrolysis, especially given your skin type and the fact that the hair is not VERY coarse.
I don’t have a lot of hair but it’s enough to get noticed. I will have to check on their refund policy but if I do have to continue do you have any suggestion?
If they won’t refund your money, would you consider doing your underarms or bikini line?
Dee
I wouldn’t recommend continuing with this laser on any area. But if you absolutely must and can’t get your money back, I would do the treatments on underarms or bikini as Dee suggests where hair is coarse. So ask them to switch areas for that money.