Theoretical Considerations in Laser Hair Removal
April 1999
in “
Dermatologic Clinics
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Studysummary This article reviews the biological and physical principles of laser hair removal and reports that current laser systems do not consistently achieve permanent hair follicle destruction across treated areas.
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