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    Laser hair removal is a technique that uses lasers to target the pigment in hair follicles to reduce unwanted hair growth. It is effective for those with excessive hairiness or hirsutism. Hair grows in cycles of growth, rest, and transition between the two phases. Lasers deliver light that is preferentially absorbed by melanin in the hair, heating the root enough to damage hair growth. Initial results found laser hair removal reduced hair density and coarseness, though repeat treatments are usually needed and permanency has not been achieved. Care must be taken to avoid skin damage, especially in those with dark skin tones.

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    Laser hair removal is a technique that uses lasers to target the pigment in hair follicles to reduce unwanted hair growth. It is effective for those with excessive hairiness or hirsutism. Hair grows in cycles of growth, rest, and transition between the two phases. Lasers deliver light that is preferentially absorbed by melanin in the hair, heating the root enough to damage hair growth. Initial results found laser hair removal reduced hair density and coarseness, though repeat treatments are usually needed and permanency has not been achieved. Care must be taken to avoid skin damage, especially in those with dark skin tones.

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    Laser hair removal is a technique that uses lasers to target the pigment in hair follicles to reduce unwanted hair growth. It is effective for those with excessive hairiness or hirsutism. Hair grows in cycles of growth, rest, and transition between the two phases. Lasers deliver light that is preferentially absorbed by melanin in the hair, heating the root enough to damage hair growth. Initial results found laser hair removal reduced hair density and coarseness, though repeat treatments are usually needed and permanency has not been achieved. Care must be taken to avoid skin damage, especially in those with dark skin tones.

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    Laser Hair Removal

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    Laser hair removal is a technique that uses lasers to target the pigment in hair follicles to reduce unwanted hair growth. It is effective for those with excessive hairiness or hirsutism. Hair grows in cycles of growth, rest, and transition between the two phases. Lasers deliver light that is preferentially absorbed by melanin in the hair, heating the root enough to damage hair growth. Initial results found laser hair removal reduced hair density and coarseness, though repeat treatments are usually needed and permanency has not been achieved. Care must be taken to avoid skin damage, especially in those with dark skin tones.

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    Laser hair removal

    Traditional methods for removing unwanted body hair include shaving, waxing, the application of depilatory cream and electrolysis.
    Depilation by laser is a relatively new technique. It helps not only those with normal hair growth, but also those with excessive hairiness
    of the body or face, a condition called hirsutism which causes considerable psychological distress.
    Hirsutism affects approximately 10% of women between the ages of 18 and 35. In most cases there is no obvious cause but some
    patients may have a hormonal disturbance. Hirsutism may also be a feature of the menopause. Unwanted hair is a significant problem
    for transsexuals and transvestites, and many normal males with hair on their back dislike it intensely. Children with hairy moles of the
    face or lumbar spine area are often teased.
    Hair biology
    The hair grows in cycles, alternating between a growing phase (anagen) and a
    quiescent phase (telogen); catagen is the period of transition between the two.
    Cells half way up the hair follicle are thought to be responsible for hair growth. The
    depilation laser delivers a particular wavelengh of laser light which targets the pigment
    in the hair. This light penetrates up to a millimetre beneath the skin where it is
    absorbed by the pigment in the part of the hair root which is important for growth.
    Hairs come in a variety of thicknesses and colours according to the pigment they
    contain. Black and Laser light penetrates through the skin and is preferentially
    absorbed by the hair.
    The stem cells responsible for hair growth are thought to be located at the attachment
    of the erector pili muscle to the brown hairs contain most pigment and are easiest to
    treat. Grey or blonde hair has little pigment and is unlikely to respond to treatment.
    Treatment
    Treatment may be a little uncomfortable - it feels a little like an elastic band snapping against the skin - but some patients prefer to use
    local anaesthetic cream to numb the area first. Aloe vera gel may also be used during or after treatment for its cooling effect. Some
    lasers have a cooling system which reduces the discomfort of the treatment.
    After treatment, the treated area may look red and feel warm and tender. This feeling goes after a couple of hours, but in a few
    patients, particularly those with dark skin, blistering and crusting of the skin sometimes occurs after laser treatment. Some hairs
    disappear at the treatment session; others, which initially look curled up or "frazzled" may take a few days to fall out.
    Types of laser
    A variety of laser systems are now available. Ruby lasers, Alexandrite lasers, Nd-YAG lasers and white light machines can all be used
    to remove hair with varying degrees of success. The size of the area covered by each pulse of laser energy varies with the machine
    used.
    Results
    Initial reports of laser hair removal were extremely promising, and some research went so far as to claim that it may be permanent, but
    this is generally not the case. A few patients do not respond to the laser treatment at all but many will have good results. Regrowth is
    not only less dense but also less coarse. In the ideal patient, with dark hair and pale skin, the hair usually disappears for two to three
    months and then slowly regrows. Repeat treatment is usually required several times a year.
    Safety
    When laser treatment is carried out it is essential that all those within the treatment room, you and the staff, should wear protective
    goggles or glasses. Entry to the room is strictly controlled whilst treatment is being given.
    Complications and problems
    Laser light can damage the skins pigment and sometimes the treatment area may become unusually pale or dark several months after
    treatment. For this reason, it is always wise to carry out a small trial of treatment in an unobtrusive area before proceeding to extensive
    treatment. The test patch is examined six to eight weeks later for unwanted side effects and to carefully assess success before
    proceeding to further treatment. Special care is needed when treating patients with black or brown skin. The Nd-YAG laser may be
    most suitable for dark skins as it causes less skin damage. After treatment you should stay out of the sun as exposure of recently
    laser treated skin to strong sunshine may increase the risk of pigmentation problems.
    The future
    At present many patients derive great benefit from laser hair removal, achieving hair free intervals of up to three months. Further
    research is likely to improve results in the future. Permanency, the gold standard of hair removal, seems to be some way off however.
    DISCLAIMER:
    This document is designed to supply useful information but is not to be regarded as advice specific to any particular case. It does not
    replace the need for a thorough consultation and all prospective patients should seek the advice of a suitably qualified medical
    practitioner. The BAAPS accepts no liability for any decision taken by the reader in respect of the treatment they decide to undertake.

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