Self-reported outcome after diode laser hair removal.

Abstract:

BACKGROUND:Laser-assisted photoepilation has become the procedure of choice for permanent hair reduction. Our purpose was to evaluate patient satisfaction with the procedure using a diode-laser system. METHOD:A self-administered survey was mailed to 220 patients who underwent treatment between 2000 and 2004. These questions addressed the area treated, number of treatments received, postprocedure hair density, and overall satisfaction. RESULTS:Of 220 patients, 114 (52%) completed the survey. Eighty percent of patients were either "very satisfied" or "somewhat satisfied." Forty percent of patients felt they achieved 75% hair reduction and 38% reported 50% hair reduction. The majority of patients required 5-6 treatments over 13-18 months for maximum improvement. Multiple treatments over this prolonged time were a significant deterrent to treatment completion. The majority of patients (91%) experienced no long-term side effects. CONCLUSION:Diode-laser hair removal is a safe, well-tolerated procedure. Our patient satisfaction is comparable to hair-count studies in the literature.

journal_name

Ann Plast Surg

authors

Zins JE,Alghoul M,Gonzalez AM,Strumble P

doi

10.1097/SAP.0b013e3180cac26e

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2008-03-01 00:00:00

pages

233-8

issue

3

eissn

0148-7043

issn

1536-3708

pii

00000637-200803000-00002

journal_volume

60

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