Laser Body Hair Removal Info

This electric device plucks hair from legs, face, underarms, and bikini lines to give you smooth skin for up to six weeks. It operates at two speeds to deal with different hair types and removes hairs as short as .5 mm, so it can even be effective just one day after shaving. To minimize pain, the device uses tweezerlike disc sets to gently stretch the skin before plucking hairs at the root, and the head curves to fit the body. An interchangeable shaver and long-hair trimmer attachment is included for touch-ups. To complete the kit, Emjoi includes a carry case and loofah sponge. –Fred Brack

From the Manufacturer
The Emjoi Optima is a groundbreaking hair remover that is fast, comfortable, effective and long lasting. The Emjoi Optima uses a revolutionary tweezer disc system, with dual opposed heads.

Features:

* Contoured design helps keep the skin taut
* Pulling and discomfort are minimized
* Removes even the finest hair from the root
* Long lasting results—re-growth of hair is slower and finer
* 2 active surfaces make hair removal twice as fast
* Soft touch grip designed for ultimate comfort and control
* Includes a dual function, foil shaver with built in long hair trimmer
* Compact size and travel case makes it a great travel companion
* Plug in only; adapter included

Can be used anywhere on the legs, arms and bikini line. Its dual function shaver attachment is great for underarms and sensitive areas.

The Emjoi Optima feels better, works better and gives you better results.

Product Description
Top of the line dual opposed tweezer disc operation to remove unwanted hair more efficiently and faster.
With a contoured design that pulls the skin taut, this revolutionary hair remover epilates even the finest hair from the root. Designed for sensitive skin and delicate places—including bikini, legs and underarm—it minimizes pulling and discomfort while delivering long-lasting results with slower and finer re-growth. Not recommended for use on face. Electrically operated epilator is efficient to use and easy to clean. It has a soft-touch grip and tweezer system with dual opposed heads and 36 fast pulling agents. Includes a dual-function foil shaver with built-in long-hair trimmer, travel case, loofa sponge, cleaning brush and instruction booklet.
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2 out of 5 stars Poor Ergonomics, April 8, 2004

Reviewer: DCH (Northern California) - See all my reviews
I’ve used a few other “epilators” and I liked this one least for several reasons. I found the tweezing plates revolving in 2 directions, as opposed to one, rather uncomfortable. Also, the plastic pieces at ends (bordering the tweezers) were sharp and often scratched my skin. The biggest reason that I don’t care for this product is it’s size and shape. It’s small and thick and difficult to hold comfortably, often grazing my fingers during use. While this wasn’t painful it was certainly annoying. Of the products commonly found on the market, I prefer the emjoi “Gold Caress.” It’s easier to hold and use, and it’s less expensive. (The Gold Caress, however, doesn’t include a shaving head.)With this model you also have the choice of AC or rechargeable. Hope this helps.

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The Ultimate Hair Remover is a clinically proven painless hair remover with a revolutionary new technique. Counterrotating, fine-grain exfoliating pads completely remove hair, leaving skin smooth, silky, and healthy. Over time, hair grows back finer, allowing more time between applications. The hair removal system is so gentle and effective, it results in truly painless hair removal.

* Gentle, fine-grain exfoliating pads painlessly remove hair without nicks, cuts, or ingrown hairs.
* Results last over a week and work any length of hair.
* Skin is exfoliated and feels smoother, silkier, and healthier.

Warnings Be sure to use on completely dry skin. Avoid bathing and the use of moisturizers prior to using. Your skin might be sensitive after using. Test your moisturizer on a small patch of skin to see if irritation occurs. Alcohol-free moisturizers are highly recommended.

Product Description
Gentle, fine-grain exfoliating pads rotate & painlessly remove hair without nicks, cuts or ingrown hairs. Results last almost 2 weeks (Results taken from clinical trials. Actual results may vary depending on hair and skin type.) Works on any length of dry hair. Skin is exfoliated - feels smoother, silkier & healthier. Deluxe travel & storage pouch included. Clinically proven totally painless. Finally, an end to painful hair removal. Counterrotating fine-grain exfoliating pads remove hair and leave skin feeling smooth, silky, and healthy with no cuts, no irritation and no pain - proven in clinical tests. The Hair Removal System can even be used weekly - no waiting for regrowth as you do with waxes and epilators. Features: On/Off switch. Counterrotating replaceable exfoliating pads. 4 Multi-use replacement pads. Sleek ergonomic design, easy to manipulate around body curves. AC cord. It’s the Hair Removal System and it’s finally here - clinically proven painless hair removal with a revolutionary new technique. Counterrotating fine-grain exfoliating pads completely remove hair, leaving skin feeling smoother, silkier and healthier. Over time, hair grows back finer, allowing more time between applications. The Hair Removal System is so gentle and effective, it results in truly painless hair removal. Uses Replacement Pads - Model HPRP08. UL Listed. Limited 1 Year Warranty.
Say good-bye to messy razors and painful hair removal procedures with the Conair Hair Buffer. Counter-rotating, fine-grain exfoliating pads completely remove hair, leaving skin smoother, silkier and healthier. As you use it, your hair will grow back finer, requiring less frequent use. Can be used with any length hair. Features include an on/off switch and a sleek, ergonomic design. Includes AC cord. Imported. 9L”.

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WRINKLE TREATMENT

Lasers are also being used to treat wrinkles. Several manufacturers have received FDA clearance to claim treatment of wrinkles, while others may claim skin resurfacing. Patients have reported reddening of the skin, which lasted from one to four months. Pain was mild and could be treated with over-the-counter analgesics. Consumers should bear in mind that skin abrasion, whether achieved by lasers, chemicals or abrasive materials, means removing one or more layers of skin, which can be painful and could cause redness, swelling or scarring, depending on how each person heals.

People considering this procedure should consult a dermatologist or the manufacturer to determine whether or not they would be good candidates. Be sure to ask your dermatologist for a copy of the patient labeling for the specific laser device used to understand the risks.

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HAIR REMOVAL

The popularity of laser hair removal has increasingly grown, prompting many laser manufacturers to conduct research and seek FDA clearance for their lasers for this indication. The market is growing so quickly that FDA cannot maintain an up-to-date list of all laser manufacturers whose devices have been cleared for hair removal, as this list continues to change. To learn if a specific manufacturer has received FDA clearance, you can check FDA’s Website at http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/databases.html under the 510(k) database. You will need to know the manufacturer or device name of the laser. You can also call FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Consumer Staff, at 1-888-INFO-FDA or 301-827-3990, fax your request to 301-443-9535 or send an e-mail to: DSMICA@cdrh.fda.gov.

Manufacturers should be aware that receiving an FDA clearance for general permission to market their devices does not permit them to advertise the lasers for either hair removal or wrinkle treatment, even though hair removal or wrinkle treatment may be a by-product of any cleared laser procedure. Further, manufacturers may not claim that laser hair removal is either painless or permanent unless the FDA determines that there are sufficient data to demonstrate such results. Several manufacturers received FDA permission to claim, “permanent reduction,” NOT “permanent removal” for their lasers. This means that although laser treatments with these devices will permanently reduce the total number of body hairs, they will not result in a permanent removal of all hair. The specific claim granted is “intended to effect stable, long-term, or permanent reduction” through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles. Permanent hair reduction is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing after a treatment regime, which may include several sessions. The number of hairs regrowing must be stable over time greater than the duration of the complete growth cycle of hair follicles, which varies from four to twelve months according to body location. Permanent hair reduction does not necessarily imply the elimination of all hairs in the treatment area.

FDA does not make comparisons between systems or how well or safely they work compared to another company’s system. FDA does not recommend one laser system over another.

Lasers cleared for body hair removal are also cleared for facial hair removal.

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