Refining Laser Hair Removal Procedures

Using lasers to remove unwanted hair has become a widely popular beauty treatment in the United States. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, laser hair removal is one of the top five most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures.

One problem with using lasers to remove unwanted hair is the possibility of burning or discoloring skin surrounding the hair follicle, leading to pain after the procedure. The type of laser used plays a large role in reducing adverse effects. Common body areas for laser unwanted hair removal are the face, underarms, back, bikini area, and legs. The efficacy of lasers in hair removal and the possibility for pain depends largely on skin tone and hair color (light skin with dark hair is most successful).

Recently Mark B. Taylor, M.D., wrote an article published in Aesthetic Practitioner News titled Less Painful Laser Hair Removal about the use of laser energy at lower fluences with rapid pulsing in increase the efficacy of laser hair removal while reducing painful side effects for the patient. The article provides an in-depth discussion for doctors and medical spa personnel about ways of reducing pain in the laser hair removal procedure.

Dr. Taylor is a world-renowned dermatologist and cosmetic laser surgeon who has been in practice for over thirty years. Since the origination of laser treatments for skin, Dr. Taylor has been a leader in the field of cosmetic laser surgery, pioneering and providing laser hair removal training to over 4,000 doctors world-wide.

Dr. Taylor provided his expertise as a cosmetic procedure expert in Aesthetic VideoSource’s instructional video, The Complete Guide to Laser Hair Removal (run time: 1 Hr. 44 Mins.).  In the DVD, Dr. Taylor and Dr. Christine Whitelaw, owner and medical director of Spaquena Day Spa in the Louisville, Kentucky area, discuss and demonstrate the different laser options, benefits and contraindications, hair growth cycle, treatment regimens, and procedure guidelines for laser hair removal. This laser hair removal DVD can be ordered for $175.00 plus shipping, by calling 1-800-414-2434, or by visiting our website at www.videoshelf.com.