研究目的
To assess long‐term efficacy and safety of the 755 nm laser for hair removal.
研究成果
Laser hair removal with the long‐pulsed 755 nm alexandrite laser is safe and effective for a significant and permanent reduction of unwanted body hair.
研究不足
The limitation of this study is that there was no homogeneous distribution of patients in each group with regards to skin types, hair thickness, and hair color on different anatomical areas. The evaluation of long‐term efficacy based on each specific parameter should be assessed in the future in a prospective study.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
A retrospective study was conducted to evaluate the long‐term efficacy and safety of the long‐pulsed 755 nm wavelength laser for hair removal. Standardized assessments were conducted by two treating physicians and patients at two follow‐up intervals.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Included all LHR procedures performed at Laserzentrum Innsbruck and Instituto di Fotomedicina Centro Medico Teknon Barcelona between 1997 and 2005, followed till 2013. Patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I–IV were included.
3:Patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I–IV were included.
List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
3. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials: Long‐pulsed 755 nm Alexandrite laser (LPIR and Apogee 5500; Cynosure Inc., Westford, MA) with an epidermal cooling device (SmartCool, Cryo‐5 and Cryo‐6; Zimmer Elektromedizin GmbH, Neu‐Ulm, Germany).
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Patients had to avoid sun tanning and hair removal by waxing, plucking, threading, or any epilation method that pulls out the entire hair shaft at least 4 weeks before the procedure. Hair was shaved 48 hours prior to each treatment by the patient. Treatments were performed with the long‐pulsed 755 nm Alexandrite laser with an epidermal cooling device.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
For statistical analysis, GraphPad Prism software version 7.03 for Windows was used (GraphPad Software, La Jolla, CA). Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation.
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