Photo-Assisted Epilation: Review and Personal Observations

January 1999 in “ Journal of cutaneous laser therapy ”

Vanessa M Weir, Tom Y. Woo

electrolysis laser hair removal hirsutism hair follicle photo-destruction lasers skin laser hair removal

TLDR Laser hair removal is a promising method for long-term or permanent hair removal.

The document reviewed the various methods of hair removal, highlighting that electrolysis was the only known permanent solution at the time. However, it noted that laser hair removal was emerging as a promising method for long-term or permanent hair removal, particularly for treating hirsutism or unwanted hair. The review covered hair follicle anatomy, the mechanisms of photo-destruction, and the physics of lasers and skin. It also discussed the different types of lasers used for hair removal, their mechanisms, and the clinical research supporting their effectiveness.

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