Laser hair removal: theory and clinical experience

Amir Waldman; Michael Slatkine; Thomas H. Paulino; Y. D. Eliezri; B. Finkel

doi:10.1117/12.312301

1 July 1998 Laser hair removal: theory and clinical experience

Amir Waldman, Michael Slatkine, Thomas H. Paulino, Y. D. Eliezri, B. Finkel

Proceedings Volume 3245, Lasers in Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems VIII; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.312301
Event: BiOS '98 International Biomedical Optics Symposium, 1998, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

Current Ruby lasers or Flashlamp light sources for non- invasive removal of unwanted hairs are limited to a treatment speed of approximately 25 cm²/minute. Although adequate for facial treatments, that speed is too slow for treatment of backs and legs. We present an 18-month study of the use of a 5 pps Alexandrite laser (755 mm wavelength) operated at 20 - 40 J/cm². The 2-millisecond pulse duration laser was used on over 200 patients. Results show less than 5 - 10% regrowth 3 months after the last treatment in over 90% of patients. The average number of necessary full area treatments is two followed by 1 - 4 touch-ups at intervals of 11/2 - 3 months, depending on the body site. Treatment speed is 20 minutes for a back and less than 15 minutes per leg.

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Amir Waldman, Michael Slatkine, Thomas H. Paulino, Y. D. Eliezri, and B. Finkel "Laser hair removal: theory and clinical experience", Proc. SPIE 3245, Lasers in Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems VIII, (1 July 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.312301

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