LASER HAIR REDUCTION FROM A DERMATOLOGIST'S LENS.

Laser hair reduction has become one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures all over the world.

The word laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation The phrase "long term hair reduction" should be used rather than permanent hair removal as the global experience of Laser and light-based technology is hardly two decades old.

First of all we should understand the various indications or needs for laser hair reduction like-

1. Removal of unwanted hair on the body for COSMETIC REASONS in a patient aged 15 years or older.

2. Hirsutism, PCOD

3. Removal of hair for medical treatment purpose, e.g., sycosis barbae/pseudofolliculitis where hair are not unwanted, but can be removed for therapeutic reasons.