Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Laser Hair Removal Comes Home
Filed under: Dermatology
Palomar's StarLux laser hair removal system has been available in salons for about ten years. But now, the FDA has approved a version that consumers can take home with them.
Pulsed Light hair removal works by emitting pulses of intense light into the hair follicles. The light is absorbed by the pigment in the follicles and converted to heat. The heat then loosens the hair and disables the cells responsible for growing new hair."This system gives a rapid hair reduction with less discomfort and less treatment time than pre-existing products and at a cost that is more affordable to the doctor and the patient."
They say they'll be marketing the home version to women, but it's, ah, strong enough for a man (warning: not safe for lunch).
More from BusinessWeek, who called Palomar a "top 10 growth company"...
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