Laser Hair Removal: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Procedures

May 2006 in “ Clinical obstetrics and gynecology ”

Jeremy P. Warner, Murray Weiner, K.A. Gutowski

laser hair removal cosmetic procedures reconstructive procedures

TLDR Laser hair removal shows promising short-term results but isn't yet permanent.

Laser hair removal emerged as a popular method for both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, performed on an outpatient basis. Despite the variety of laser techniques making efficacy studies challenging, short-term data indicated promising results. However, achieving permanent hair removal remained elusive as of 2006.

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