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Hair Removal
 Removal of unwanted body hair is of
major importance to most women and to increasing numbers of
men who spend tremendous sums of money and invest much time
and energy in pursuit of this smooth look. Over 80 million
women use depilatories, epilators, waxing or shaving kits on a
regular basis spending an estimated $500- $600 million
annually. Over $1 billion is spent annually on electrolysis,
which is a painful and invasive procedure requiring many
treatments.
An exciting new development is the use
of Apogee TKS Alexandrite Laser for longer
term hair removal. The potential benefits of photo-epilation
over existing methods are longer term results, faster
treatment, improved skin resilience, and less pain. Photo-epilation
also has some risks associated with it due to the application
of laser light to the skin. For this reason it is
important that this mode of hair removal be conducted by
trained medical practitioners, who understand the clinical
applications as well as the dynamics of light-tissue
interaction.
| This Hair Removal System is designed to effectively eliminate
unwanted hair from all parts of the body, while
minimizing potential adverse effects. It provides a
broad range of treatment options to enable the physician
to adjust treatment parameters according to the area of
the body being treated, the color of the hair, and the
skin color of the patient. |
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Photo-epilation is
accomplished by using intense light to damage and
destroy hair shafts and hair follicles. The scientific
foundation underlying the This Hair
Removal System is the principle of selective
photothermolysis in which light is absorbed specifically
by the targeted tissue or chromophore with minimal
damage to surrounding tissue. The most significant
chromophore in hair which absorbs light is melanin,
found in melanocytes in the hair shaft, hair bulb, and
hair itself. Light is converted into heat, raising the
temperature disabling hair regrowth. |
Removing unwanted hair using light requires that the hair
shafts and follicular structures be heated to a high enough
temperature to induce thermal injury. The chromophore
responsible for light absorption in the hair follicles are
melanin, which are part of the cellular components of these
structures. Intense light applied to skin with high
concentrations of melanin may cause unwanted adverse effects
since the melanin in the epidermis competes with the melanins
in the hair shaft and follicles for the absorption of light.
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Laser hair removal just became 56% faster!
Apogee
by Cynosure is the newest laser with Thermokinetic
Selectivity, and picks up where its predecessor, the
LPIR, left off. With its 12.5 milimeter handpiece
--the largest in the industry-- the Apogee can
treat a full half-inch area, with each pulse. But the
Apogee advantage doesn't end there.
If the speed
isn't enough, the power will convince you
The
Apogee long pulse infrared laser gives you sufficient
energy (up to 50 J/cm) at extremely long pulse
durations (up to 20 msec) to produce superb
patient outcomes to a wider variety of skin types
and reaching more diverse patient populations.
With its ability to utilize ThermoKinetic Selectivity,
the Apogee is safer and gentler than other hair-removal
systems, even at higher fluences. And its easy-to-use
fiberoptic delivery system allows for easy access to
virtually any part of the body.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
1. What is The
Alexandrite Laser Hair Removal System?
The Alexandrite Laser Hair
Removal System is a non-invasive light therapy device
specifically designed to eliminate undesired hair from all
parts of the body.
2. How does The Alexandrite
Laser Hair Removal System
remove hair?
It uses pulsed light to
remove hair and impair hair regrowth. First, a cool gel and
a hand-held treatment unit are gently applied to the skin.
Then, in a flash, pulses of light safely penetrate the skin
and disable hundreds of hair follicles simultaneously. When
the gel is removed, much of the hair is wiped off with it.
The remaining hair in the treated area falls out within a
week or two.
3. Can all hair colors and parts of
the body be treated?
The system's unique design
offers you customized treatment according to your hair
color, texture, and location on the body. The Alexandrite
Laser Hair Removal System can remove all hair colors from
all parts of the body including the chin, upper lip, cheeks,
legs, arms, underarms, and back- as well as sensitive areas
like the ears, nose, chest, and bikini line.
4. What is the treatment
like?
When the pulse of light is
delivered to the hair, you may feel a mild sting or pinch
similar to the snap of a rubber band. No local anesthesia or
pain medication is required.
5. How many treatments are required?
This varies depending upon
your hair color and location on the body. A few treatments
may be needed, with each session usually lasting 10-30
minutes.
6. Are there any side effects?
You may experience some short-term
side effects. This may include slight reddening of the skin
or local swelling which goes away within a few days. In rare
instances there may be some blistering.
7. Are there any restrictions on my
activity after treatment?
You can return to work the same day
and resume all regular activities. You should limit sun
exposure, which is always a good idea.
8. Who are candidates for treatment?
Most people may be treated
with this Hair Removal System, however, check with your
doctor. This may require a consultation visit.
9. How does The
Alexandrite Laser Hair Removal System
compare with commonly used hair removal methods?
Shaving, waxing, and
depilatory creams are all temporary methods that must be
repeated on a regular basis. Hair removal with the laser
offers longer lasting results.
10. How does the laser
treatment compare with electrolysis?
Electrolysis is a tedious, invasive,
and painful process that involves inserting a needle into
each hair follicle and delivering an electrical charge to
destroy them one by one. Electrolysis often requires years
of treatments at regular intervals.
The laser non-invasively
treats hundreds of hair follicles simultaneously. So, in a
few minutes, it can effectively treat an
area that would take over an hour with electrolysis.
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