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Home Laser Comb Thickens Hair, Sort of...

by Terrence O'Brien on July 30, 2007 at 08:27 AM

Home Laser Surgery
The home laser revolution is upon us! It's not quite home surgery just yet, but medical lasers that help thicken hair, clear up acne, remove wrinkles, and remove excess hair are finding their way to a drug-store shelf near you. The effectiveness of the low-level or cool lasers is questionable, but many of new laser devices have received clearance from the FDA.

The products are very expensive, and their effectiveness is still a matter of debate. The HairMax LaserComb for instance costs $545. The comb must be used for 10-15 minutes a day, three days a week to be effective.

And after all of that, best case scenario is a 20% increase in hair thickness. (Sorry, guys, it's not going to give you back any lost hair or anything.)

Home lasers are here to stay, but don't expect a miracle.

From LA Times

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