Unwanted facial hair removal with laser treatment improves quality of life of patients

J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2010 Feb;12(1):7-9. doi: 10.3109/14764170903449802.

Abstract

Background: Unwanted facial hair can have adverse psychological effects on women and reduce their quality of life.

Objective: To assess the effects of unwanted facial hair removal with laser on improving quality of life.

Methods: In this study, 70 patients treated for unwanted facial hair by laser were assessed by Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) questionnaire on admission and 3 months later after three sessions of laser treatment.

Results: The DLQI score before treatment was 9.42 +/- 5.99, which was reduced to 3.12 +/- 3.40 after laser treatment (p <0.05).

Conclusion: Unwanted facial hair removal with laser can improve the quality of life of patients.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Face
  • Female
  • Hair Removal / methods*
  • Hirsutism / psychology*
  • Hirsutism / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Low-Level Light Therapy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Quality of Life*
  • Time Factors
  • Young Adult