Advantages: Some consumers have experienced long-lasting hair removal or permanent hair reduction. Considered safe if performed properly. Useful for large areas such as backs or legs. Re growth can come back lighter in color or finer in texture. Light-skinned consumers with dark hair have the best results.

Disadvantages: Long-term data on safety and effectiveness have not been established. Response rates have not been established. Not as effective on unpigmented hairs and red or blonde hair. Must be used very cautiously on darker skin tones or on consumers who tan themselves. Improper treatment can cause burns, skin discoloration lasting several months, or patchy/grid-like regrowth. Requires eye protection. Can be expensive. Some find treatment painful. Regulation varies by state, so inadequate controls exist to ensure competent practitioners. Some consumers do not respond to treatment

Laser Hair Removal Product Information from the Food and Drug Administration

Laser Hair Removal New York

Photoepilators __________________
A burst of filtered light is aimed at one hair at a time, which is then tweezed. No published proof that this lasts longer than just tweezing. __________________ How it is done:

A fiberoptic probe is placed in or directly above a follicle.
Light-based energy is then sent through the probe and into the follicle.
Promoters claim (without adequate proof) that the light can cause permanent damage to the hair follicle. __________________
Quack claims :

"painless and permanent." __________________