Top Developments in Hair Removal Procedures

Hair removal treatment technologies have drastically advanced since their humble beginnings in the 1960s and the latest intense pulsed light (IPL) and diode laser hair removal systems could be a valuable addition to your medical aesthetic clinic’s service offerings.

History of Laser Hair Removal Treatments

The ruby laser, developed by Theodore Maiman in 1960, was the very first laser aesthetic device designed for hair removal. While the technology worked to reduce hair growth, the process was tedious, and its side effects were numerous. Skin was frequently burned or damaged and even small areas were a challenge, with the device being able to target very few follicles at once.

By 1969, researchers were developing laser hair removal devices that target individual hair follicles and by 1970, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began to better study the efficacy of these devices. The laser technology in these devices wasn’t as strong as that found in the ruby laser, which led to less skin damage but also less effective targeting of hair follicles, meaning treatment plans could take years to offer adequate results. These early technologies were also mostly limited to patients with darker hair colors and lighter skin tones.

By the 1990s, FDA approval landed. The first approved laser hair removal device purportedly halted hair growth for up to three months but didn’t offer permanent hair reduction. During this time, researchers also began to explore the use of photosensitive carbon dyes in boosting the efficiency of laser hair removal devices and converting radiation into thermal energy for improved results. This led the way to safer options for patients with darker skin tones or lighter hair colors.

IPL-based medical aesthetic devices began to hit the market in the 1990s as well. With further technological developments over the last 20 years, IPL hair removal devices have gained traction due to their ability to treat larger areas in less time compared to previous hair removal procedures, as well as the capability to adjust emissions by using filters for increased accuracy by blocking certain wavelengths.

In 2008, the FDA approved the sale and marketing of in-home laser hair removal devices, with the very first approved device featuring a diode laser, which offers greater levels of control for a wider range of skin tones.

The Benefits of the Latest Hair Removal Technologies

Today, laser hair removal technologies are able to reduce hair growth by 90-95%, with devices featuring diode laser technology that is safe for treating patients with darker skin tones and tanned skin. Delivering targeted heat through customized and controlled pulse rates and spot sizes to target individual hair follicles across a larger surface area, the most recent developments in hair removal procedures risk less damage to skin around the hair follicles (compared to older technologies with longer laser pulses, such as electrolysis) and quicker treatment sessions. Likewise, the addition of advanced cooling technologies makes these treatments much more comfortable for patients compared to earlier laser hair removal treatments and electrolysis.

As the popularity of hair removal procedures continues to rise, prospective patients may be tempted to save money by purchasing an at-home laser hair removal device. It’s important to convey to prospective patients that these devices can’t promise the same results as in-office alternatives, nor can they offer the level of safety a professional medical aesthetics clinic can provide. The results achieved using at-home devices certainly are not as long-lasting as those achieved using professional laser hair removal devices with the latest in IPL or diode laser technology, nor are they as effective on darker and tanned skin tones. For patients balking at the price point of a standard IPL or laser hair removal treatment plan, these points may be enough to convince them to invest in professional results and a more comfortable treatment that could save them money and time in the long run.

To learn more about our fast and effective hair removal systems featuring advanced IPL and diode laser technologies, contact us today.

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Venus Bliss™ is licensed by Health Canada for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen and flanks in individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or less, with the diode laser applicators. The (MP)² applicator is licensed by Health Canada for temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and temporary cellulite reduction.

Venus Versa™ is licensed by Health Canada as a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 applicators are licensed by Health Canada for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions and treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions. The HR650/HR650XL and HR690/HR690XL applicators are licensed by Health Canada for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The AC Dual applicator is licensed by Health Canada for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is licensed by Health Canada for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The OctiPolar™ applicator on the Venus Versa™ system is licensed by Health Canada for temporary body contouring via skin tightening, circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction. The NanoFractional RF™ (Viva) applicator is licensed by Health Canada for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.

NeoGraft^® is licensed by Health Canada with indication for use in suction-assisted follicular extraction and re-implantation. It is an auto-graft system and can be used on both male and female patients.

ARTAS iX™ is licensed by Health Canada with indication for use for harvesting hair follicles from the scalp in men diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) who have black or brown straight hair. ARTAS iX™ is intended to assist physicians in identifying and extracting hair follicular units from the scalp during hair transplantation; creating recipient sites; and implanting harvested hair follicles.

Venus Legacy™ is licensed by Health Canada for the temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, temporary cellulite reduction, and temporary wrinkle reduction.

Venus Velocity™ is licensed by Health Canada for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types.

The Venus Viva™ is licensed by Health Canada as a non-invasive medical aesthetic device, intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin, using the Viva™/Viva™ MD applicator, and reduction in the appearance of wrinkle and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I - IV using the DiamondPolar™ applicator.

Venus Epileve™ is licensed by Health Canada for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types.

Venus Freeze Plus™ is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators.

Venus Heal™ is licensed by Health Canada and can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, such as muscle spasms, back pain, and soft tissue injuries, and results in effects such as pain relief, myorelaxation, increase of local blood circulation, and edema reduction.

Venus Glow™ provides a dermal rejuvenation treatment that works to open up and deep-clean pores. Venus Concept is the exclusive distributor for Venus Glow™.

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