Laser hair removal can be performed on black skin, without the risk of burns, when used for treatment equipment such as: alexandrite laser, YAG laser or diode laser, as they maintain the direction of the point energy, affecting only the bulb, which is the initial portion of the hair, and distributes little heat on the surface of the skin, preserving the melanin. In addition, these laser equipment has a safety system in which the surface of contact with the skin is cooled, reducing the risk of burns.
Since black skin has a greater risk of suffering from folliculitis, which is ingrown hairs, laser hair removal is in this case particularly indicated as a form of prevention of dark spots and scars that may arise as a result of folliculitis. In addition, this treatment eliminates up to 95% of unwanted hair during the full treatment, usually requiring 1 maintenance session each year.
To perform laser hair removal, it is important to:
- Not having waxed hair less than 20 days, depilate only with a blade;
- Do not use acid treatments on the skin about 10 days before treatment;
- Apply sunscreen daily on the depilated region;
- If pimples form in the treated area, never remove them, letting them leave naturally.
The interval time between sessions ranges from 1 to 2 months, depending on the growth rate of the hair.
How Many Laser Hair Removal Sessions For Black Skin
The number of sessions can vary from person to person, but it is indicated to perform from 5 to 8 sessions per area.
Where to do laser hair removal for black skin
Laser hair removal can be performed for black skin in dermatological and aesthetic clinics. Before conducting each session, it is important to make sure that whoever performs the procedure is a doctor or a physiotherapist, as they are the professionals duly qualified for this type of treatment.
