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Laser for Hair Removal

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Lasers for hair removal are a fast-growing area in cosmetic dermatology.

Selective photothermolysis allows for targeting of specific chromophores while minimizing cutaneous damage.

Treatment of individuals should be individua­lized based on anatomical area, skin and hair color, by varying the wavelength, fluence, pulse duration, spot size, and cooling technique of the laser.

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  1. Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA

    Voraphol Vejjabhinanta

  2. Department of Dermatology, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

    Voraphol Vejjabhinanta

  3. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Hospital, Miami, FL, USA

    Keyvan Nouri (Professor of Dermatology and Otolaryngology, Director of Mohs, Dermatologic and Laser Surgery, Director of Surgical Training, Chief of Dermatology)

  4. Clinics Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA

    Keyvan Nouri (Professor of Dermatology and Otolaryngology, Director of Mohs, Dermatologic and Laser Surgery, Director of Surgical Training, Chief of Dermatology)

  5. Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA

    Anita Singh

  6. Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA

    Ran Huo

  7. Biophile Training Center, Bangkok, Thailand

    Rawat Charoensawad (Rawat Clinic and Clinical Consultant)

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Vejjabhinanta, V., Nouri, K., Singh, A., Huo, R., Charoensawad, R. (2011). Laser for Hair Removal. In: Nouri, K. (eds) Lasers in Dermatology and Medicine. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-281-0_8

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