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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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research Pain Management in Photoepilation

5 citations, November 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

Effective pain relief methods for photoepilation include topical anesthetics, cooling devices, and skin stimulation.

research Melanin Light Absorption as the Necessary but Not Sufficient Condition for Photoepilation: Miniaturization and Eclipse Phenomena

4 citations, March 2013 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery”

Melanin absorbing light is necessary but not enough for effective hair removal by light treatment.

Dose-Response of Human Follicles During Laser-Based Hair Removal: Ex Vivo Photoepilation Model with Classification System Embracing Morphological and Histological Features

research Dose-Response of Human Follicles During Laser-Based Hair Removal: Ex Vivo Photoepilation Model with Classification System Embracing Morphological and Histological Features

2 citations, March 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine”

Higher light doses cause more damage to hair follicles, predicting better hair removal results.

research Objective Evaluation of Photoepilation by Phototrichogram

1 citations, August 2010 in “Journal of dermatology”

Photoepilation significantly reduces hair, and phototrichograms can objectively measure its effectiveness.

research Temporary Hair Removal by Low Fluence Photoepilation: Histological Study on Biopsies and Cultured Human Hair Follicles

134 citations, September 2008 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine”

Low fluence photoepilation temporarily removes hair by targeting the hair follicle's pigmented area without severe damage.

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