Reconceptualizing the permanence of alexandrite laser hair removal results: a long-term follow-up study.

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy : Official Publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology
Cemile Tugba Altunel, Selda Pelin Kartal

Abstract

Background: The permanence of Alexandrite laser hair removal (LHR) has been of great interest. However, studies on long-term outcome are lacking.Objective: To evaluate the hair reduction rates (HRRs) and laser parameters of patients who no longer need epilation after LHR, and redefine permanence.Patients & Methods: Out of 183, 100 patients who discontinue epilation at least 2 years after LHR were included in the study. Self-perceived HRRs and patient satisfaction were recorded through patient questionnaires. The correlations between HRRs and treatment parameters, and the presence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) were assessed.Results: Treatment sites were the face, legs, trunk, arm and bikini regions. Twenty-one patients had PCOS. The means of results (in range) were as follows; HRRs [56.28% (±19.73) and 67.74% (±16.42)]; the session numbers [5.52 (±2.50) and 9.80 (±4.15)] and, the treatment durations [62.2 (±40.0) and 90.0 (±45.9) weeks]. All patients stated they no longer require epilation since the remaining hairs were too thin to be noticed.Conclusion: Our results demonstrate that, even in the presence of PCOS, hair reduction together with thinning satisfy patients without total removal of hairs. Therefore, the eliminati...Continue Reading

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