Comparison of Laser Hair Removal Methods

This Web site is designed to educate you about laser and intense pulsed light hair removal treatment methods. The content for this Web site was prepared by Harvey H. Jay, M.D., a Board Certified Dermatologist and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Cornell Medical School. Dr. Jay has a private practice of Dermatology in Manhattan, New York City. We hope to convey our practical and honest analysis by outlining the 5 basic systems for intense pulsed light hair removal and laser hair removal currently available:

Quick Guide to this Site

See our Skin Chart to determine your skin type.
Review the 5 Methods of intense pulsed light hair removal and laser hair removal and quickly evaluate these methods with our Summary Chart
Learn about what's important when choosing a physician and why you should choose Dr. Jay.
Read all about it! Explore Dr. Jay's Essay on Ultimate Light and Pulsed Light Treatment for Hair Removal.

Read Dr. Jay's Dec. 2002 study in the Cornell University issue of Cosmetic Dermatology, peer reviewed Medical Journal.

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Safety of Intense Pulsed Light Hair Removal in 250 Consecutive New Patients is the largest laser or pulsed light treatment SAFETY study in which "250 CONSECUTIVE NEW" patients were SAFELY treated by Dr. Jay.

The information on this site is provided as our analysis and opinions as of April 2007. For more specific information contact Dr. Harvey H. Jay at (212) 755-2237. The results with each machine vary with the skill of the physician operator. No blanket endorsement of one machine or method is possible or intended.