9 citations
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November 1999 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This study found that ruby laser hair removal causes microscopic epidermal damage but does not lead to cellular hyperproliferation, unlike ultraviolet-irradiated cell damage.
6 citations
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April 2000 in “European journal of plastic surgery” This study found that repeated treatments with the long-pulsed ruby laser result in a small but statistically significant reduction in unwanted hair, with high patient satisfaction despite modest efficacy.
20 citations
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April 1999 in “British journal of plastic surgery” This study found that using a ruby laser for hair removal resulted in a significant average reduction of 56.4% in hair density among participants dissatisfied with other methods.
112 citations
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July 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that anagen-phase hair follicles in mice are particularly sensitive to damage by ruby laser pulses, resulting in alopecia without scarring, suggesting enhanced laser hair removal strategies.
4 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This study found that the long-pulsed ruby laser effectively delays hair growth and has the potential for permanent hair removal with minimal pain and side effects, offering an advantage over traditional hair removal methods.
