Laser Hair Removal

Types of excessive hair 

 

Hypertrichosis

  • Excess hair in any pattern, whether normal or abnormal
  • May be inherited, due to medications, malnutrition, tumors, or metabolic problems

 

Hirsutism

  • Excess hair in women in a male pattern, such as the face, chest, or lower abdomen.
  • May be due to hormonal problems, familial tendency, or medications

 

 

Methods for hair removal

 

Physical methods

  • Shaving, plucking, waxing, or stringing
  • These are temporary and can be performed at home or by a cosmetician

 

Chemical methods

  • Depilatory creams
  • This is temporary and usually performed at home
  • Skin sensitivity to the chemicals may limit use

 

Prescription medical cream

  • Vaniqa (eflornithine)
  • Slows hair growth, but does not remove hair
  • Applied at home twice a day to reduce growth, allowing a longer interval between hair
  • removal treatments

 

Electrical methods

  • Electrolysis (inserting an electric needle into each hair follicle to heat it)
  • Performed by cosmeticians
  • Risk of scarring

 

Lasers and intense pulsed light (IPL)

  • Used for permanent hair reduction
  • Laser must be applied by a doctor
  • IPL can be used by cosmeticians

*** The information above is a partial and general information and cannot replace the needed specific medical examination and consultation