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CLINICAL EVALUATION OF HOME-USE HAIR REMOVAL
With the launch of numerous home-use electronic beauty devices in United Kingdom over the last twelve months, one safety and efficacy study has already been published in Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy on the Boots own-brand hair removal iPulse ‘Smooth Skin’ system by Dr. Russell Emerson of The Hove Skin Clinic and Godfrey Town, Laser Protection Adviser, Haywards Heath:
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Hair removal with a novel, low fluence, home-use intense pulsed light device
First Published on: 26 April 2009
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the reduction in unwanted body and facial hair at various body sites of Fitzpatrick skin types I–III and the efficacy, comfort and safety of this treatment intended for home-use by the general public.
Methods: In this nonrandomized study, 29 individuals were given three sequential weekly treatments on a total of 31 body and facial areas including the axilla, bikini area, abdomen, neck, chin and upper lip using a novel intense pulsed light device. All participants completed a simple self-assessment questionnaire, as well as an evaluation of pain/discomfort.
Results: The mean reduction in terminal hair counts was 47% at 4 weeks’ follow-up and 41% at 6 months’ follow-up after completing three sequential weekly treatments. Overall, 84% of participants showed a significant percentage of hair reduction (p<0.01) at the 6-month follow-up, with a mean of 51% (range 25–86%). No treatment-related side effects were reported, with little or no discomfort reported during the treatment. Only mild erythema was noted immediately post-treatment. In total, 85% of the participants were either pleased or very pleased with the results 1 month after the third treatment.
Conclusions: In simulated consumer use, this home-use IPL demonstrated a significant, quantifiable and sustainable reduction in unwanted body and facial hair with minimal side effects.
Key Words: Constant spectral output, hair removal, home-use, intense pulsed light
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy 2009; 11:2, 98-1005
To link to this Article: DOI: 10.1080/14764170902792199 URL:
Examples of home use units:
Boots Smooth Skin Permanent Hair Reduction Intense Pulsed Light System
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