Diet and laser hair removal. Diet is generally unrelated, except for Beta-Carotene, which interferes with the treatment. Beta-Carotene and laser hair removal. Beta Carotene, found in carrots, vitamin A supplements, squash, and other vegetables, is deposited in the skin, producing a subtle orange or yellow color in the skin. This pigment absorbs laser energy, preventing it from reaching the hair follicle, and increasing the absorption of laser energy in the skin.
Beta carotene persists for months after ingestion.
Patients interested in the best results from laser hair removal will benefit from discontinuation of the use of all forms of beta carotene. Laser hair removal and children. Laser hair removal is successful for children but it does require their cooperation. Laser hair removal for African-Americans. The darker one's skin, the more difficult it is to obtain adequate results from laser hair removal.