Are at home laser hair removals effective? Are they safe? Can they be used anywhere? Do they also get rid of sun spots?
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Dr. Elham Jafari Staff answered 4 years ago At-home Laser Hair Removal
Hi and thank you for your question! In order for a treatment to be considered safe for in-home use, it should deliver a very low energy level. In contrast, lasers we use in the clinic are very powerful and require extensive training and can be operated only by qualified clinicians. There is often a direct relationship between the energy level delivered and the effectiveness of the treatment and hence, at-home treatments are generally far less effective (and at times, hardly effective at all) compared with FDA-cleared medical lasers and alike. I hope it helps and good luck!IMPORTANT: These answers are for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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