C A Nanni1, T S Alster. 1. Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery, Washington, D.C., USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The recent development of numerous laser-assisted hair removal techniques has produced confusion in the field of cutaneous laser surgery. OBJECTIVES: A systematic review of the hair removal laser systems currently available is attempted. Appropriate patient selection, treatment protocols, and discussion of each system's advantages, disadvantages, and complications is provided. CONCLUSIONS: Techniques involving the use of selective Q-switched Nd:YAG and long-pulsed alexandrite and ruby laser systems provide a significant delay in hair growth. With further technologic advances and understanding of proper treatment parameters and intervals, it is expected that permanent hair removal may eventually be possible.
BACKGROUND: The recent development of numerous laser-assisted hair removal techniques has produced confusion in the field of cutaneous laser surgery. OBJECTIVES: A systematic review of the hair removal laser systems currently available is attempted. Appropriate patient selection, treatment protocols, and discussion of each system's advantages, disadvantages, and complications is provided. CONCLUSIONS: Techniques involving the use of selective Q-switched Nd:YAG and long-pulsed alexandrite and ruby laser systems provide a significant delay in hair growth. With further technologic advances and understanding of proper treatment parameters and intervals, it is expected that permanent hair removal may eventually be possible.
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