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Lasers for Hair Removal (Visible and Near Infrared)
Book chapter

Lasers for Hair Removal (Visible and Near Infrared)

Giovanni Cannarozzo, Steven Paul Nisticò, Keyvan Nouri and Mario Sannino
Atlas of Lasers and Lights in Dermatology, pp.31-34
Springer International Publishing
2020-02-26
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31232-9_6

Abstract

For correct laser epilation, the anatomical and biological characteristics of the hair must be considered. The anagen phase is the ideal moment to perform the treatment. Nd:YAG laser (1064 nm), alexandrite (755 nm), diode (810 mn), and ruby (694 nm) laser sources are used for the epilation. The endpoint of treatment consists in the appearance of perifollicular erythema and edema. The most common side effect of laser hair removal is hypopigmentation, especially in darker skin types or on tanned skin.

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