|
The goal of this study was to prospectively assess the long-term results of long pulse alexandrite laser depilation in 13 patients who underwent axillary hair removal initially since February 2000. Thirteen patients underwent laser therapy, four times every 2 months. The last follow up was 21 months later. The patients were treated with alexandrite laser, with 20J/cm² energy density, 20ms pulse duration. Percentage of hair removal (clearance rate) was assessed by an average hair count in 1cm² of the same treated area. The clearance rates were respectively 38%, 44%, 70%, 74% according as the therapy was repeated. There were no significant complications except for temporary erythema and vesicle formation. The long pulse alexandrite laser can safely remove unwanted axillary hair in a Fitzpatrick skin type IV.
|