I have searched this forum and its seems a lot of posts about Manhattan laser centers date to almost a year ago. I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction for something more dated?

I am a 27 year old female, light complexion, black hair, I have course hair in my bikini, underarm, and leg area that I want gone. I tan easy but rarely burn at all, I am assuming from my research that I need an alexandrite laser? I am very skeptical about laser so any referrals of someone that has been in the business for more than a few years and is highly trained is preferable. Any feedback is great! Thanks!

The areas you mention respond well to laser. This place has been mentioned with much positiveness:

http://www.romeojuliettelaserhairremoval.com/

Dee

Dfahey,

Do you know any other places other than this one?
I heard a horror story about this center dealing with Emla, the topical cream.

Do you know anything about:

Laser Cosmetica
Assara
Lite Touch
NY Laser
Manhattan Laser
Skintology

Thanks!

A horror story? Did someone die? Are you sure it is true? My internet impression of Romeo and Juliet have been very positive and the owner, Chris, appears to represent himself in an ethical manner.

I do not have any recollection about these other places of business, but maybe someone reading hairtell can give you some input. Sorry that I can't be more helpful on this one.

Dee

Well from what I was told yes very close to it. A technician applied emla, more than the recommended amount and time, and someone suffered a heart attack. Crazy, but could be possible. This is why I am seeking a center that has more than one location and seems to be growing. This shows me that the company must be doing something right.

Did a bit of calling around and it seems that Laser Cosmetica uses the Yag for both skin types, is this possible? Will I get burned? Will it be effective?

There are six skin types. Read the Laser Faq's first. This may help you determine your skin type. Yag's are for people of color and alexadrites and diodes for lighter skin tones.

Dee

That's exactly what I thought but they state it's fine.

The hair is fine??? or the skin is light/pale?

Qbcmtr, we have never had anyone have a heart attack in our facility from Emla use. This is simply not true. As a fact, we do not use Emla in our facility.

I suggest that you are careful about what you write regarding rumors, as it hurts the industry as a whole.

By the way, your comments regarding " up and coming " centers makes me wonder about your intent and true identity. If your criteria is " How many centers the company has " then I suggest you go to American Laser Center, Lite touch or Laser Cosmetica.
They are also experienced in the field, not " up and coming " meaning " hardly any experience ".

We have been in Business for over 8 years, performed over 185000 treatments, won numerous awards and recognitions. We have the most up to date lasers of any facility in New York, train technicians as well as Doctors. Our record speaks for itself.

I was told that it is ok to use the Cutera coolglide on my light skin? is this true? I thought it was a yag?

I really like this center, but if this isn't true I need to find the center that has lasers for my skin type.