Laser Hair Removal: Study by New York Doctors
A Blinded Comparison Of Two Intense Pulsed Light Systems For Hair RemovalDavid J. Goldberg, MD
Chrys D. Schmults, MD
Skin Laser and Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York
Numerous laser hair removal and light hair removal sources have been demonstrated to be effective in hair reduction, including alexandrite, Nd-YAG, ruby, diode, and intense pulsed light (IPL). The authors noticed that there were not many comparative studies.
Dr. Goldberg and Dr. Schmults treated five women ages 32 to 45 with Fitzpatrick skin types I-III. The subjects’ Axilla and/or bikini were treated on one side with Lumenis EpiLight and on the other side with the Palomar EsteLux. The doctors performed four treatments at two or three-week intervals. Hairs were counted by a unbiased observer at one three an five months after the fourth treatment.
Dr Goldberg and Dr. Schmults concluded that both IPL’s were safe and effective for Fitzpatric skin types I-III. The EpiLight may be faster, reducing significantly more hair after the second treatment than the EsteLux, but five months after the treatment, the haircount was very similar with an overall reduction of 43% and 41% respectively.
David J. Goldberg, M.D. is a Board certified Dermatologist who has been in practice since 1985. Dr. Goldberg is known both nationally and internationally for his work with skin lasers. He has treated patients and taught doctors in the use of this exciting technology throughout the world.
Dr. Goldberg earned his Medical Degree from Yale University. He completed his Dermatology Residency and dermatologic surgical Fellowship at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Goldberg has published over 40 academic papers, and contributed chapters to 5 academic textbooks. He has also co-authored a recent book on cosmetic laser surgery. Dr. Goldberg has been very active in professional societies. He has served as President for the American Society of Laser Medicine & Surgery, and is currently the Chairman of the Ethics Committee for this renowned organization. He has practices both in New Jersey and New York City.
Chrys Delling Schmults, M.D. came from NYC where Chrys is completing a dermatology residency at New York University and then will go on to do a Mohs Surgery fellowship.
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