2000•International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic DermatologyRequires access

Treatment of Dark Skin (Types V and VI) with Intense Pulsed Light Source for Hair Removal

Michael H. Gold, Teresa D. Foster, Melissa Adair, Sherri T. Street

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Lasers and intense pulsed light sources can achieve long-term epilation. The original studies have evaluated light skin and dark hair. The purpose of this study is to introduce a new 755 nm cut-off filter for the intense pulsed light source to achieve epilation in dark skinned individuals.

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Key concepts: Intense pulsed light, Hair removal, Light source, Dark skin, Laser, Filter (signal processing), Materials science, Optics