ND:YAG laser is a relatively new technique of laser hair removal treatment. Its biggest advantage is that it usually works on all types of skin, in particular, even on tanned skin and on darker skin. This is something other lasers cannot do. But still ideal results have not been obtained with fine, light or white hair. Patients have reported that the YAG laser hair treatment is painful. The YAG laser system is usually recommended for tanned skin or darkest skin. Though this method has many advantages but side effects of laser treatment should be considered before undergoing any treatment. Opposite to contrary belief permanent hair removal with laser is not possible and it only reduces the growth of hair for longer periods.
There are many different types of laser hair removal - these lasers operate at different wavelengths. One of the lasers with the longest wavelengths that's used for removing unwanted hair is called the Nd:YAG laser (Neodymium Yttrium Aluminium Garnet). Unlike most other types of laser hair removal, it is quite safe to operate the Nd:YAG laser on dark skinned / tanned individuals without side effects. In fact, the Nd:YAG laser hair treatment has been widely reported to be the laser that is least likely to cause any unwanted side effects from all the lasers that are being used at the moment. Fast repetition rates and large coverage areas allow large areas of the body to be treated quickly. But patients who have used this laser reported feeling more discomfort during the treatment process. This laser is also less effective for light or fine hair, when compared to other lasers.
Permanent hair removal with laser can be achieved by prolong treatment sessions, even that sometimes does not guarantee the desired results. You should also consider taking advice from a professional about side effects of laser treatment before any treatment.
