1. LASER

2. Based on the theory of Selective Photothermolysis: • The target chromophore is melanin • Present in the hair shaft • Also present in the upper third of the follicular epithelium ACTION ??

3. Hair growth has three phases • Anagen (active) • Catagen (regression) • Telogen (resting) • Growth cycle • lasts anywhere from 4 to 12 months. • SIGNIFICANT HAIR REDUCTION OCCURS when a significant amount of hair does not return for longer than the complete growth cycle Permanent Hair Reduction

4. Specific Targets • Lasers generate heat in the hair shaft, which causes the desired damage.

5. Damage to the Hair Shaft A normal follicle Immediately after treatment

6. Laser System we use provides:- • Provides Permanent Hair Reduction. • Safe . • Effective on all skin types.

7. I Always burns, never tans • II Always burns, sometimes tans • III Sometimes burns, always tans • IV Rarely burns, always tans • V Moderately pigmented • VI Black skin Fitzpatrick Skin Types

8. Temporary hair removal achieved in a single treatment • Typically 5-6 treatments are required for nearly complete long-term hair loss • Darker skin may require more treatments Number of Treatments

9. How often are treatments? 1 treatment every 4-6 weeks depending on body part.

10. Patient Results Leg, Female Before After

11. Chin, Female Before After

12. Axilla, Female Before After