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Step 1
Find a practitioner with experience performing laser hair removal on people with darker skin. You need someone who is skilled at using different lasers-- the Diode laser, Alexandrite laser and the Nd:YAG laser.
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Step 2
Discuss the procedure during a consultation. Talk to the practitioner about your skin. Have him prove his ability to choose the right laser with the right energy.
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Step 3
Protect the skin's surface by cooling it before using the laser. The practitioner can use a contact cooling method and apply a chilled plate or a spray to your skin.
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Step 4
Use lasers with the longest wavelength of light. Skin with melanin will absorb short wavelengths, so the doctor needs to use a longer wavelength to get through the epidermis. The skin may still absorb the light, but not to the degree of short wavelengths.
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Step 5
Alter the laser's pulse duration during the treatment. The practitioner may use longer pulse duration for thicker hairs and leave the light on for a shorter period of time to remove thinner hairs.
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Step 6
Have at least three treatments for the best results. Your practitioner will set up your personal treatment plan.
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Step 7
Apply a cold compress after treatment to soothe the bumps or redness that may appear.











