Laser Hair Removal in Lahore
Medical-grade diode and Nd:YAG hair reduction, calibrated for deeper South Asian skin tones.
South Asian skin requires a different laser conversation. Wavelength, fluence and cooling all have to be set for your Fitzpatrick type, or the result is burns and pigmentation rather than smooth skin. Every course at AMK Aesthetics begins with a patch test and a documented settings record, so each session builds safely on the last.
Good Candidate Checklist
You are likely to benefit from this procedure if you present with:
- South Asian melanin-rich skin (treated safely with 1064nm Nd:YAG)
- Patients tired of threading irritation and waxing folliculitis
When We Honestly Decline
We will say no to treatment if:
- Blonde, red, or grey hairs (melanin target absent)
- Recent sun tanning or active chemical exfoliation within 5 days
Clinical Protocol & Execution
- 01
Skin typing and patch test
Fitzpatrick assessment and a test patch at least 48 hours before your first full session.
- 02
Course planning
Typically six to eight sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, following the hair growth cycle.
- 03
Treatment
Contact cooling throughout; settings are recorded and escalated gradually.
- 04
Maintenance
Most patients move to one or two top-up sessions a year.
Safety Standards
- Mandatory patch test before the first session for every patient.
- Not performed on recently tanned skin or over active infection.
- Isotretinoin, certain antibiotics and photosensitising medication require a waiting period.
- Eye protection is worn by patient and clinician for every pulse.
Aftercare Protocol
- Apply broad-spectrum SPF 50 daily to treated areas.
- Avoid sun exposure, tanning and self-tan for two weeks.
- No hot showers, sauna or gym for 24 hours.
- Do not wax, thread or pluck between sessions — shaving only.
- Report blistering or persistent darkening immediately.
Doctor Q&A on Laser Hair Removal
Direct clinical guidance from Dr. Khan addressing the most common patient hesitations.
Q: Why do some laser clinics burn brown or South Asian skin?
In South Asian skin (Fitzpatrick IV–V), melanin is abundant not just in the hair follicle but also in the epidermis. When high energy with shorter wavelengths or inadequate skin cooling is used, the laser cannot distinguish between epidermal skin pigment and hair pigment, causing burns, blistering, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). Safe treatment requires a long-pulsed 1064nm Nd:YAG laser with continuous sapphire contact cooling and conservative pulse durations.
Verified answer by Dr. KhanFrequently Asked Questions
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