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Effects of the 755‐nm Alexandrite laser on fine dark facial hair: Review of 90 cases
Author(s) -
UYAR Belkiz,
SAKLAMAZ Ali
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.9
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1346-8138
pISSN - 0385-2407
DOI - 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2011.01480.x
Subject(s) - laser , thickening , hair removal , materials science , dermatology , chemistry , medicine , optics , physics , polymer science
Abstract Laser hair removal is a relatively effective method for thick hair. Despite the risk for induction of fine hair growth, application of laser for fine dark hair is sometimes inevitable. We investigate the effects of 755‐nm Alexandrite laser on fine dark facial hair and evaluate the induction rates of fine hair growth and case satisfaction. In the present study, the thickening rate of hairs (33.33%) was found to be higher than the previously published rates. However, reduction of hair density can be obtained when the laser sessions are continued.