Topical Suspension-assisted Q-switched Nd:YAG Laser Hair Removal

Abstract

Topical suspension-assisted Q-switched Nd:YAG laser therapy reduces hair density after a single treatment. Advantages include its speed, technical ease, and minimal adverse effects.

Mathematical modeling for the prediction and optimization of laser hair removal

“…5). The experiment at the study center was identical to the shaving experiment noted above except that five treatments at 4-week intervals were done with the Q-switched Nd:YAG laser (SoftLight, ThermoLase Corporation, San Diego, CA) in conjunction with a topical carbon suspension as previously described [15,16]. Twelve subjects with two test sites each were involved.…”

Influence of the anagen:telogen ratio on Q-switched Nd:YAG laser hair removal efficacy

“…Treatment was done with a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser (SoftLight, ThermoLase Corporation, San Diego, CA) in conjunction with a topical carbon suspension as previously described [4,[6][7][8]. Briefly, a topical carbon-based suspension was applied to the skin surface and allowed to absorb for several minutes; the excess was removed.…”

Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis With a Pulsed Infrared Laser

“…Electrolysis is a laborious procedure, and incomplete follicular destruction has resulted in keratin granulomas and pseudofolliculitis barbae. Selective follicular damage or destruction has been demonstrated with a variety of laser systems, including ruby lasers, 9,10 diode lasers, 11 alexandrite lasers, 12 Nd:YAG lasers, 13,14 and a pulsed noncoherent light source. 15 Although all of these systems have been shown to be effective in delaying hair regrowth, recent studies have demonstrated that some pulsed laser and light-source hair-removal systems are capable of producing a permanent reduction in hair density in the treated areas.…”