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Background:
The long-term epilation of hair is the goal of several lasers
and intense pulsed light systems.
Objective:
The purpose of the study is to use the EpiLight Hair Removal System
to assess long-term epilation and to assess its safety profile following
a single treatment session.
Methods:
Patients received a single treatment with the EpiLight Hair Removal
System after entering the patient's skin type, skin color, hair
color, and hair density into the system's computer software. Treatment
parameters include various wavelengths of light, pulse duration,
pulse delay, and energy fluence. Thirty-seven subjects received
a single treatment using one of four cut-off filters consisting
of two to five pulses with energies of 34-55 J/cm2.
Results:
The results of a single treatment show hair clearances occurring
immediately and over a 12-week study period. Approximately 60% hair
removal was noted at 12 weeks.
Conclusions:
The EpiLight Hair Removal System is an effective and safe method
for long-term epilation of unwanted hair.
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