| Laser hair removal is big. Real big. In fact, laser | | | | Other aspects of laser hair removal training |
| hair removal is the most popular cosmetic | | | | include: the benefits of varying laser wavelength, |
| procedure performed in dermatologist's offices | | | | speed, and spot size. Spot sizes run from 5 mm |
| today. | | | | to 18 mm. |
| Dr. Friedman, former assistant professor of | | | | "I like to see spot sizes at least 10 or 12 mm. If |
| dermatology at Brown University and presently | | | | it's too small, the laser will not penetrate |
| chief of laser surgery at the Jerusalem Medical | | | | sufficiently. The larger it is, the faster the |
| Center, when asked if laser hair removal was a | | | | treatment will be. However, realize that when you |
| popular procedure in his office answered, "No | | | | go higher on the spot size, there is often less |
| question. In my practice, for every one | | | | energy because the energy has to be divided |
| resurfacing procedure that I do, I'll do 100 hair | | | | over a larger area," Dr. Friedman said. |
| removals." | | | | Lasers hair removal training teaches technicians to |
| This makes laser hair removal training a lucrative | | | | deal with the different treatments for various skin |
| choice, as there is obviously a large market for | | | | types. The ruby laser, which is an excellent option |
| the services. | | | | for people with dark hair and white skin, gives |
| For people who pluck wayward eyebrows or | | | | dermatologists the least options. |
| shave areas other than the face every day, or | | | | "As the skin type gets higher, the ruby is less |
| are constantly ridiculed for their abundant hair, | | | | effective and is more dangerous. With dark skin, |
| permanent hair removal is a quality-of-life issue. | | | | the alexandrite is better than the ruby. The diode |
| Others are just tired of the inconvenience and | | | | can be better than the alexandrite with dark skin. |
| pain of shaving, waxing or electrolysis. | | | | With light skin, most of the lasers will do a good |
| There is a danger inherent with laser hair removal | | | | job," he said. |
| regarding the amount of energy used. It's | | | | Laser hair removal training teaches technicians |
| necessary to use high enough energy to destroy | | | | about the possible side effects from laser hair |
| the hair follicle, without permanently damaging the | | | | removal, including temporary redness. |
| skin. | | | | Hyperpigmentation is possible in patients with dark |
| Two approaches taught in proper laser hair | | | | skin. Patients with very dark skin can experience |
| removal training have helped to correct the | | | | hypopigmentation. Pigmentary changes sometimes |
| potential scarring problem. | | | | last years, especially when they are associated |
| Longer pulse durations increase the time that the | | | | with scarring. Acne sometimes gets worse after |
| laser is on. Skin is a smaller structure than the hair | | | | laser hair removal, though it is usually a temporary |
| follicle and, therefore, has the ability to lose heat | | | | problem. |
| faster. Longer pulse durations give the skin time | | | | Because the most common areas of laser hair |
| to lose heat. | | | | removal on women are: face, armpits, bikini line, |
| The second approach, using a cooling mechanism, | | | | under the belly button, around the breasts, legs, |
| allows laser hair removal technicians to use higher | | | | arms, and lower back, and on men are between |
| energies because the skin is protected. "Never | | | | the eyes, above the beard line, around the ears, |
| buy or use a laser without a cooling option," Dr. | | | | and on the back these are the areas that laser |
| Friedman said in his laser hair removal training. | | | | hair removal training focuses on. |