Alex (755) laser beam – • Extremely attracted and drawn to melanin (thus removes hair as well as colored skin lesions) • Extremely effective on fair-colored skin (skin types I – III) • Not effective at all for skin types IV – VI • Patients using Alex beam should prevent themselves from sun exposure for at least a month BEFORE treatment • Much more effective than its counterpart on thin hair. • Most patients report less discomfort than “YAG”. • In general, a more effective laser (so usually less treatments are needed). YAG (1064) – Attracted to melanin and hemoglobin (this means it treats several health issues besides just removing hair. It helps with: colored lesions, loose or hanging skin, unnaturally growing veins, wrinkles, and enlarged pores, tattoos; also treats “ingrown hairs” otherwise known as “shaving bumps”, and toe nail fungus… Yes. Fungus!) • Generally is safe to use for every skin type (I – VI). • Can be used on sun exposed skin (3-4 days post). • Effective on thick, coarse hair. • Not ideal for thin, refined, or textured hair. • Many report more discomfort during treatment than Alex laser beams.