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GlossaryLaser Hair Removal (Photoepilation)

uses concentrated light to destroy hair follicles

Laser Hair Removal (LHR) is a medical procedure that uses concentrated light beams (lasers) to target and destroy hair follicles, thereby reducing or eliminating hair growth in the treated area. The laser emits a specific wavelength of light that is absorbed by the pigment (melanin) in the hair, which converts the light energy into heat and damages the follicle without harming the surrounding skin. This method is popular for its long-lasting results compared to traditional hair removal techniques like shaving or waxing.

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Photodepilation: Advances in Light-Based and Laser Technologies for Hair Removal

research Photodepilation: Advances in Light-Based and Laser Technologies for Hair Removal

January 2009 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas”

Lasers and light treatments are now the most common ways to remove hair.

Unwanted Facial Hair: Effects and Solutions

research Unwanted Facial Hair: Effects and Solutions

19 citations, January 2007 in “Dermatology”

Unwanted facial hair significantly impacts over 40% of women's psychological and social well-being, and various treatment options are available.

Low-Level Laser Therapy for Treatment of Hair Loss

research Low-Level Laser Therapy for Treatment of Hair Loss

165 citations, August 2013 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine”

Low-Level Laser Therapy is effective and safe for hair growth with minimal side effects.

A Randomized Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Bilateral Comparison Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride 0.5% Solution in Combination with Intense Pulsed Light in the Treatment of Facial Hirsutism

research A Randomized Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Bilateral Comparison Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride 0.5% Solution in Combination with Intense Pulsed Light in the Treatment of Facial Hirsutism

5 citations, June 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy”

Finasteride and intense pulsed light effectively reduce unwanted facial hair in women, but may not be cost-effective.

Paradoxical Hypertrichosis After Laser Epilation

research Paradoxical Hypertrichosis After Laser Epilation

101 citations, June 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Very few people experience increased hair growth after laser hair removal, especially those with darker skin and black hair.

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