Optical Hair Removal: Scientific Principles, Device Comparison, and Safety Guidelines

June 1999 in “ Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery ”

Richard J. Ort, R. Rox Anderson

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Studysummary This article discusses the scientific and safety aspects of optical hair removal devices but reports no new clinical results; it notes encouraging initial reports of long-term efficacy.

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