- U. S. Government,
Paul R.Beninger, M.D., Director Food & Drug Administration, Medical
Device Division.
"…. The terms permanent, painless or long term effect are not acceptable
terms when describing these devices."
- Mitchell Goldeman,
MD:
medical director of La Jolla Spa-MD, in La Jolla, California
says, "Laser Hari removal lasts long, but it isn't permanent.
Typically, 90 percent of your hair will go away for three to four
years and the treatment must be repeated".
- Refer to: "Laser
Hair Removal May Backfire," Dr. Renal Hirsch, Skin & Allergy
News, June 2003-Vol-34-#6
- Abel Torres, M.D.,
Brigham & Women's Hospital, Newsletter, (Harvard Teaching Hospital)
"…Laser generates a lot of money from women who expect more than the
device can deliver. Be suspicious of any claim to have the best and
only laser. If not performed correctly by a highly qualified professional,
the procedure can be dangerous."
- Mark Nestor, M.D.
Dermatologist, Ventura, Florida
"Laser can be very dangerous…the most critical threat is pre-cancerous
lesions."
- **Washington Post,
Tom Jackman, Staff Writer, January 31, 2001
"…. Young man dies of an allergic reaction after outpatient Laser
Hair Removal in Plastic Surgeons office in Fairfax…"
- Richard Wagner, M.D.
& Attorney, University of Texas, Medical Branch
"…Laser can be costly and there is the risk for complications, such
as scarring and pigmentation changes."
- The Wall Street Journal,
"Health Journal", Marilyn Chase
"Laser hair removal is pricey and popular but not permanent."
- American Academy of
Dermatology, Medscape Inc., CBS Health Watch, Eric Sabo
Dr.David Friedman says, "Dermatologists shouldn't promise patients
Permanent Hair Removal, by using Laser or their money back. You'll
probably find yourself out of business."
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