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What is the definition or description of: laser hair removal?

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Laser Hair Removal: Laser hair removal is technique for reducing the thickness and number of hairs on the skin, by heating the hair follicles with a laser. The greater the color contrast between the hair and the skin, the more effect the treatments. A series of treatments is usually necessary to achieve the best results.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Destruction of hair : Hair follicles produce hair[shafts].Laser hair removal is the damaging of the hair follicles below the surface of the skin to prevent new shaft production.

Answered 12/4/2012

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Dr. Janet Turkle answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Hair reduction: Laser hair removal is a safe and effective of permanently reducing the number of hair follicles in a given area by treating the area with a laser aimed at killing the bulb of the follicle. Many of the newer lasers are safe for all skin types.

Answered 10/4/2016

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