Lasers have been used for many years for a variety of medical cosmetic procedures including treatment of facial and leg veins, age spots and smoothing fine lines on the face. The GentleLASE, a revolutionary long pulse, high-energy alexandrite laser system emits a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin, to the hair follicle, where it is absorbed. The laser energy is transformed into heat, which can disable the follicle leaving the surrounding skin unchanged. The skin is protected during treatment by a dynamic cooling process. A cryogen is sprayed onto the skin cooling the upper layers, providing patients increased comfort. This selectively helps to protect the skin, while effectively treating the unwanted hair.
Permanent hair removal
For the purposes of hair removal, the hairfacts definition of "permanent" is being able to go a year after your final hair removal treatment without having to use another method of hair removal. Keep in mind that a year might not be long enough to determine true permanence, but most consumers would be happy to have one treatment a year.
The only method of clinically proven permanent hair removal is electrolysis. Some lasers and flash lamps have been able to achieve permanent hair reduction, as discussed below.
Long-term hair removal
Another undefined term is "long-term" hair removal. Again, it depends on what your definition of "long" is. The hairfacts definition of "long-term" is being able to go 6 months after your final treatment without having to use another method of hair removal. Your definition may vary, but I don't consider 9 weeks to be long-term. I arbitrarily decided on 6 months as a working definition, because most hair growth cycles will have completed in 6 months.
Semi-permanent hair removal
A newer term used by some hair removal marketers is "semi-permanent hair removal." This is a marketing term used in the salon industry that some salons have started using to describe laser results. In the salon industry, it means "lasting a few weeks."
Hair reduction vs. hair removal
Permanent hair removal has been established as the complete destruction of a hair follicle's ability to regenerate and grow hair.
Several lasers have demonstrated permanent hair reduction in clinical studies and are allowed to make this claim by FDA. The word "reduction" adds another term that is vaguely defined. FDA has accepted the definition of reduction as a stable reduction in the number of coarse dark hairs. Some lasers have demonstrated in clinical testing that they can reduce the size of hairs and lighten the color. In some patients, this reduction appears to be permanent.
2006-10-29 17:49:24
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answered by B. 4
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I recommend that You think it over for a long time before You do it! I've been considering it for several years. I have come to the conclusion that it is the right thing for me. You may or may not come to the same decision. If You do or not, make sure it is what YOU want and not whatever others are telling You what to do. To everyone that is making a stink about all those people that are trying to grow hair back and can't understand why anyone would want to go the opposite direction, it's none of your business what He decides. It is His hair and it is His decision how He wants to express Himself in this way. GOD bless You all! This is my opinion, Decide on you own opinion!
2016-03-28 01:23:58
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answered by Anonymous
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I think that there isn't really a way that you can remove hair 'permanently'. I heard from people that even after using laser hair removal that it can still grow back. You need to go back for several different treatments, and they're really expensive. Don't think I'm being insensitive. I'm also seeking a permanent hair removal system.
2014-12-29 18:39:48
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answered by ? 2
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When I was in Cosmetology school, my instructor had laser hair removal done on her legs and she never had to shave. Ever! That's the only thing I know that works permenantly.
2006-10-29 18:09:08
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answered by x_idohair_x 2
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Try laser hair removal, I think you have to have several treatments, and some places are pretty expensive. I don't know where you are, so check the phone book!
2006-10-29 17:38:49
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answered by мooи sнiиe 5
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I heard that 1940s actress Rita Hayworth used electrolosis to have a higher hairline on her forehead in order to look more "American" than Spanish.
2006-10-29 18:33:30
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answered by autumn 3
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only by lase. per sitting costs around 150$.you may need 10 sittings.
2006-10-29 19:58:45
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answered by rajan naidu 7
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You would have to see a doctor who specializes in that.
2006-10-29 19:32:34
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answered by Bu Tran 6
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ELECTROLYSIS A LOT THE PHONE BOOK
2006-10-29 18:15:44
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answered by Anonymous
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