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Laser specially designed for depilation. Diodes (semiconductors) are used as light source. Laser beams with wavelengths of 800-810 nm are mainly used. The applied light is absorbed by the melanin of the hair shaft and the upper layers of the follicular epithelium and converted into thermal energy, which leads to damage of the follicular epithelium. According to studies, proven therapeutic effects in depilation treatment are short-term hair growth delay and permanent hair reduction in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI.
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Especially depilation. Also for the treatment of telangiectasia, especially in the legs.
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Available devices: e.g. Light Sheer laser from Lumenis or Mediostar from Asclepion.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer