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