Journal of Asia Pacific Aesthetic Sciences

Abstract: Laser hair removal is a common aesthetic treatment that is safe and effective. Pulses of laser light facilitate the destruction of hair follicles, thus removing hair temporarily and permanently. Here, we reported a case of laser hair removal in a healthy male for aesthetic concern. Our patient was a 33-year-old man of Asian origin, presenting Fitzpatrick facial skin type IV with coarse facial hairs of the moustache. We successfully removed 80% of facial hairs of the moustache on the cutaneous upper lip in the patient using 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser treatment in combination with the cooling system over 12 sessions with a four-week interval. His facial condition was excellent without hair re-growth evidence with the absence of terminal hairs and had no adverse skin effect over 12-month laser treatment. In conclusion, Nd:YAG laser treatment provides an effective treatment for the persistent reduction of unwanted hair growth.