Safety and efficacy of low-fluence, high-repetition rate versus high-fluence, low-repetition rate 810-nm diode laser for permanent hair removal – A split-face comparison study

Pai, C. Ganesh; Bhat, Pavritha S; Mallya, H; Gold, Michael H.

doi:10.3109/14764172.2011.594057

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“…The evaluation of safety and efficacy of the 755 nm diode laser in SHR mode revealed a very high efficacy while keeping the well-known absence of intense pain as well as other side effects in SHR mode [6][7][8][9]. The study showed continued clinical improvement with each successive treatment session, supported by photo documentation and by exact hair counting using TrichoScan analysis.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Recently the application of low fluencies at high average power with a multiple pass inmotion technique using 810 nm diode lasers has been shown to decrease the pain, and discomfort while keeping a good efficacy over 12 month [6][7][8][9]. Lately, high power laser diodes emitting at 755 nm are at hand and have made their way instantly into a new laser system.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Perifollicular edema and erythema were also documented by the Dermoscope system. Pain, perifollicular edema, and erythema were quantified by the physician using visual analog scales (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10).…”

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“…type of cooling, the problems of fragile transmission systems and bulky scanner do play a role. Finally, the concept of using low fluencies at high average power with a multiple pass in-motion technique has been introduced for the 810 nm diode lasers leading to a dramatic decrease in therapy related pain, less discomfort and good efficacy over 12 month [6][7][8][9].…”

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Novel 755-nm diode laser vs. conventional 755-nm scanned alexandrite laser: Side-by-side comparison pilot study for thorax and axillary hair removal

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Wagner

Paasch³

2015

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy

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Novel 755-nm diode laser vs. conventional 755-nm scanned alexandrite laser: Side-by-side comparison pilot study for thorax and axillary hair removal

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2015

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My clinic, specializing in general laser hair removal procedures for 14 years, focuses on facial hair removal for men and women.

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28 Aesthetic Laser Hair Removal for the Asian Face

Jin¹

2016

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of the East Asian Face

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lasers with radiofrequency, 13,14 with a low fluence, and with a high repetition rate 15,16,17 have also become available.Despite the development of lasers for hair removal, treatment guidelines have not been established, and controversy exists over the very possibility of permanent hair removal. 18,19 Many physicians who perform hair removal procedures have not observed sufficient efficacy and believe that permanent hair removal is not possible.My clinic, specializing in general laser hair removal procedures for 14 years, focuses on facial hair removal for men and women. Women seek hair removal because visible hair on the face is aesthetically undesirable, darkens the skin, and interferes with makeup application. Men seek hair removal for a cleaner appearance, to avoid the inconvenience of daily shaving, and to avoid skin damage from shaving and folliculitis. Recently, male celebrities with hairless faces have become popular in South Korea, leading the trend toward smooth and hairless faces in men.

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Laser and Light-Based Therapies for Hirsutism Management in Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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Coster,

Mousa

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JAMA Dermatol

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ImportanceHirsutism represents a significant concern for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), with deleterious psychological effects warranting acknowledgment and a clear imperative to provide effective management. To our knowledge, this is the first review to exclusively examine the effectiveness of laser and light-based therapies in addressing hirsutism in women with PCOS.ObjectiveTo synthesize the existing literature regarding the effectiveness of laser and light hair reduction therapies, either as stand-alone treatments or in combination with systemic agents, in treating hirsutism for women with PCOS.Evidence ReviewA systematic literature review was performed using MEDLINE, Embase, EMCARE, and CINAHL according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) reporting guidelines. Articles written in English, reporting on patients who met pre-established inclusion criteria were selected. Objective and subjectively measured outcomes relating to the effect of laser or light-based hair reduction therapies on hirsutism were abstracted. Heterogeneity among included studies precluded a meta-analysis, necessitating a narrative synthesis.FindingsSix studies reporting data on 423 individual patients with PCOS who underwent laser or light-based hair reduction therapies were included: 4 randomized clinical trials and 2 cohort studies. Alexandrite laser demonstrated significant improvements in hirsutism severity and psychological outcomes, particularly at high-fluence application. Alexandrite laser was also found to be more effective than intense pulsed light (IPL). The combination of diode laser with either metformin or combined oral contraceptive pill was superior to the application of diode laser alone, just as the addition of metformin to IPL demonstrated superior results to IPL treatment alone. Overall, most interventions were well tolerated. The overall certainty of evidence across all outcomes and comparisons was limited in part due to the observational nature of some studies.Conclusions and RelevanceThis systematic review highlights the potential of laser and light hair reduction therapies, both as stand-alone treatments and in combination with other pharmacological agents in PCOS. However, this review was limited by low certainty of the evidence, few studies evaluating effectiveness and safety in those with skin of color, and heterogeneity in outcome assessment. Future studies are needed to provide more robust evidence among diverse individuals with PCOS and hirsutism.

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Safety and efficacy of low-fluence, high-repetition rate versus high-fluence, low-repetition rate 810-nm diode laser for permanent hair removal – A split-face comparison study

Abstract: This new technology, with low fluence and high repetition, showed a statistically insignificant increase in hair reduction compared to the LightSheer, but did show a significant reduction in hair thickness and a low pain score.

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Novel 755-nm diode laser vs. conventional 755-nm scanned alexandrite laser: Side-by-side comparison pilot study for thorax and axillary hair removal

Novel 755-nm diode laser vs. conventional 755-nm scanned alexandrite laser: Side-by-side comparison pilot study for thorax and axillary hair removal

28 Aesthetic Laser Hair Removal for the Asian Face

Laser and Light-Based Therapies for Hirsutism Management in Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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