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. 2024 Apr;23(4):1282-1290.
doi: 10.1111/jocd.16129. Epub 2024 Feb 13.

Study on the efficacy and safety of a high-power triple wavelength diode laser (810, 940, 1060 nm) for removing fine and less pigmented facial hair on Asian skin

Anuj Pall  1 , Gregorio Viera Mármol  2
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Study on the efficacy and safety of a high-power triple wavelength diode laser (810, 940, 1060 nm) for removing fine and less pigmented facial hair on Asian skin

Anuj Pall et al. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2024 Apr.

Abstract

Introduction: Performing laser hair removal treatments on dark skin is limited by the quantity of melanin within the skin. To minimize side effects, lower values of fluence are selected when using standard 755 or 810 nm diode lasers. However, this approach may limit the effectiveness of the procedure, particularly when treating areas with thin and less pigmented hair, which is often the case in facial regions. To improve results, high-power triple wavelength diode lasers can be used. This study aims to assess the efficacy, safety, and comfort of treatments that remove facial hair with a high-power triple wavelength diode laser (810, 940, and 1060 nm) in static mode on Asian patients with thin and less pigmented hair.

Materials and methods: A single-center retrospective cohort study was carried out using a high-power triple wavelength diode laser (810, 940, and 1060 nm), with a 2.7 cm2 spot size, on faces with thin and less pigmented hair. The study comprised 23 subjects with Fitzpatrick skin types IV and V. Effectiveness was measured by counting the hairs that appeared in high-resolution photos taken prior to and following the procedure, in addition to the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS). Furthermore, mathematical 3D simulations were created on the COMSOL Multiphysics® software to allow for comparisons to be made with regard to thermal damage sustained by the hair follicles and epidermal heating. Assessments were also made in relation to side effects.

Results: An average of 66% hair reduction was observed. Patient satisfaction was between 4 and 5 points on the GAIS scale, indicating that the treatment was very well received and tolerated. Adverse side effects were not observed.

Conclusion: It can be concluded that the use of a high-power triple wavelength diode laser (810, 940, and 1060 nm) is safe and effective for the treatment of very fine and less pigmented facial hair on Asian skin. Furthermore, a triple wavelength (810, 940, and 1060 nm) laser is absorbed less by the melanin in the skin, enabling the use of higher fluences in stamping mode, with greater efficacy and safety for darker skin.

Keywords: Asian skin; diode laser; facial; laser hair removal.

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