Home Laser Hair Reduction - Can It Be Done?
Hair removal by laser is probably the best-known and most sought-after cosmetic therapy in the US these days. Botox treatment is admittedly commoner in the over-35’s, but up to the age of 35 Laser treatment for hair removal seems to be the most sought-after!
A number of companies have endeavored to capitalize on this opportunity with products for home laser hair removal, which is hardly a surprise given the huge popularity and interest in the use of Laser treatment for hair removal.
Review of the Unimed Laser Hair Removal LB100s Device
There are a number of these DIY products, including the Unimed Laser Hair Removal LB100s Device and other versions such as the LB500s.
The LB100s is a hair removal product designed to be used at home, with a control box and a wand which you point at your skin in the area you wish to treat. The specifications of this product are a laser beam wavelength of 808nm (nanometers)
Can it be True?
Some of the claims that the sellers of the Unimed Laser Hair Removal LB100s Device have been known to make include:
- Permanent removal of hair
- Nearly pain-free, fast method of removal of hair
- Smaller pores after treatment gives you smoother skin
- 80% effective
Buyer Beware!
It is not allowed for companies to claim that this product can give you permanent results, because the Unimed Laser Hair Removal LB100s Device is NOT certified by the FDA for permanent home Laser treatment for hair removal.
You may also be presented with a statistic claiming “80% effectiveness”. While such levels of success can be attained with modern equipment and professional treatment, no hair removal product designed to be used at home has ever been independently demonstrated to be this effective.
So - please go into any purchase with your eyes wide open!
The Tria Laser Hair Removal Device
The first product to receive FDA certification to be sold over the counter as a hair removal product designed to be used at home is the “Tria”, a recently-launched competitor to the Unimed home laser devices.
The Tria is created by a reputable company that seems to be abstaining from unrealistic claims; this product is also backed by several years of research
Extensive research show that patients can expect a reduction of about a third in hair regrowth 12 months after treatment, compared to around 80% for patients treated with the professional equipment used by medical practitioners.
Doctors are excited about Tria because they believe it is likely to be a great way for patients to provide themselves with top-up treatment in the privacy of their home to deal with hair regrowth between professional sessions, rather than because they think it is likely to take the place of professional laser treatment.
Summary - Things to Consider if you want Home Laser Hair Removal
If you’re the sort of person who likes trying out new things (and can afford to!) - then a hair removal product designed to be used at home could be well placed on your shopping list! But do take care and think about the following before investing in something that has the potential to disappoint!
- Don’t play with your health - always adhere to all safety precautions with care. Lasers can damage your eyesight and cause burns.
- If possible, get a personal recommendation. At the minimum, search for genuine product reviews on the internet.
- Remember that the FDA has not approved the Unimed Laser Hair Removal LB100s as suitable for home laser hair removal treatment. Consider the more expensive Tria if you can. - Consider whether you can afford to have a professional sequence of therapy, using a home laser device for top-up DIY treatment in between.
Ingrid Preube
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