Method of hair removal by transcutaneous application of laser li

Details Method of hair removal by transcutaneous application of laser li Method of hair removal by transcutaneous application of laser li

1998-05-26

2000-02-29

Cohen, Lee

Surgery

Instruments

Light application

606 2, A61N 506

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060303786

ABSTRACT:
A method of hair removal, used primarily for cosmetic purposes, comprising the transcutaneous use of laser light having a wavelength which targets the sebum found in the follicle and coating the hair, heating the sebum which transfer heat first to the hair and hair root and then to the papilla and papillary blood vessels via conduction, thus destroying the hair by photothermolysis while avoiding significant damage to surrounding skin or tissue.

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