LASER

ACTION ??

Based on the theory of Selective Photothermolysis:

The target chromophore is melanin

◦ Present in the hair shaft

◦ Also present in the upper third of the follicular epithelium

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Permanent Hair ReductionHair growth has three phases

◦ Anagen (active)

◦ Catagen (regression)

◦ Telogen (resting)

Growth cycle

◦ lasts anywhere from 4 to 12 months.

SIGNIFICANT HAIR REDUCTION OCCURS when a significant amount of hair does not return for longer than the complete growth cycle

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Specific Targets

Lasers generate heat in the hair shaft, which causes the desired damage.

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Damage to the Hair Shaft

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A normal follicleImmediately after treatment

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Laser System we use provides-:

Provides Permanent Hair Reduction.

Safe .

Effective on all skin types.

I Always burns, never tansII Always burns, sometimes tansIII Sometimes burns, always tansIV Rarely burns, always tansV Moderately pigmentedVI Black skin

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Fitzpatrick Skin Types

Number of Treatments8

Temporary hair removal achieved in a single treatment

Typically 5-6 treatments are required for nearly complete long-term hair loss

Darker skin may require more treatments

How often are treatments?1 treatment every 4-6 weeks depending on body part.

Location TotalMonths

Back 6-12

Thigh 6-12

Arm 5-7

Axilla 5-7

Upper Lip 4-6

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Patient Results

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Before After

Leg, Female

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Before After

Chin, Female

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Before After

Axilla, Female