Method of hair depilation
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1. A method of hair depilation, comprising the steps of:
- a) aligning a laser light applicator substantially vertically over a hair follicle opening, said applicator having an aperture of sufficient area to surround a hair follicle and overlie its papilla;
b) applying through said aperture to the hair follicle a pulse of laser energy of a wavelength which is readily absorbed by the melanin of the papilla and having a radiant exposure dose of sufficient energy and duration to damage its papilla so that hair regrowth is prevented and scarring of the surrounding skin is avoided.
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Abstract
A method of depilation using a ruby red laser includes supplying optimum energy to a selected area of skin to cause follicular injury to the extent that depilation occurs without epidermal scaring.
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1. A method of hair depilation, comprising the steps of:
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a) aligning a laser light applicator substantially vertically over a hair follicle opening, said applicator having an aperture of sufficient area to surround a hair follicle and overlie its papilla; b) applying through said aperture to the hair follicle a pulse of laser energy of a wavelength which is readily absorbed by the melanin of the papilla and having a radiant exposure dose of sufficient energy and duration to damage its papilla so that hair regrowth is prevented and scarring of the surrounding skin is avoided. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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