Newer lasers get around that problem and we can treat people of all skin types. Five to eight treatments are needed for any one skin area. Hair regrows slower, is finer and softer, and eventually stops growing at all. In the procedure, doctors paint the skin with laser light, like a painter uses a brush. Patients describe discomfort, like snapping a rubber band on the skin, every time the laser is fired.
Women have treatments on all body areas, men usually on the beard region.
Stephanie's says the procedure was definitely worthwhile. I'd recommend it to anyone. Maybe that should be anyone with money. Many times laser hair removal is done in health spas, and it's not always done by a physician. Read about the reporters and anchors bringing you Eyewitness News.