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Laser Hair Removal Reviewed by Leading Dermatologists
Laser hair removal uses laser light to heat the hair follicle deep within the skin to permanently eliminate unwanted hair. 82% of dermatologists prefer lasers to any other technology to achieve permanent hair removal. Laser hair removal is an effective way to permanently reduce unwanted hair growth.
Jeffrey Dover, M.D., a dermatologist with Skin Care Physicians of Chestnut Hill in Chesnut Hill, MA stated that that ""laser hair removal is an effective way to permanently reduce unwanted hair growth. While it doesn’t cause complete hair removal it does produce a substantial decrease in the number of hairs, the thickness of the hairs and the dark color of the hairs. He added that “the procedure is usually performed about once every four to six weeks” and that “at least six treatments are needed in any area to achieve the best possible results.”
William Paronish, M.D. stated that "I think what is so important for patients to realize is that laser hair removal, though one of the most requested aesthetic procedures, is not quite as simple as many will have them believe." He added that “there are risks to the procedure, and we are very careful to properly judge our patients skin types, recent sun exposure, medication risks, etc., to be certain we use safe and effective energy levels"
The clinical perspective of these leading dermatologists and other skin care experts are made available through Vivacare’s patient education service. Vivacare publishes the expert opinion of practicing dermatologists to provide patients with practical and trusted health information.
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Vivacare is a patient education company based in Berkeley, California that supports the physician-patient relationship by helping medical professionals share practical health information with their patients, leading to improved clinical care and patient satisfaction. Over 2,000 dermatologists use Vivacare to deliver health information regarding acne and other skin conditions to their patients.
