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Laser Hair RemovalBusiness ProfilerA Growth IndustryAccording to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Americans spent $12.6 billion on 15.1 million cosmetic procedures during 2013, 1.1 million of which were laser hair removal treatments. According to the ASPS, of the $12.6 billion spent, more than $324 million was for laser hair removal. Data from The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) was in general agreement with the ASPS; however, the ASAPS reported a total of 901,571 hair removal procedures, or an increase of 2 percent over 2012 while the ASPS states laser hair removal procedures decreased 4 percent.Laser Hair Removal Procedures, Women and Men, 2012 vs. 2013CategoryWomenMen2013 total procedures1,077,1582013 total by gender886,612190,546Percent of total procedures82%18%Percent change: 2013 vs. 2012-4%-2%Percent change: 2013 vs. 2000+47%+43%American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2013 Plastic Surgery Statistics ReportHair Today, Gone TomorrowThe procedure approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is for permanent hair reduction, not permanent hair removal. Typically, the remaining hairs are unnoticeable and fine.According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 10 percent to 25 percent of hair growth is reduced with three or more treatments; however, the treatments are typically repeated every four to eight weeks.The primary devices for hair removal, and approved by the FDA, are ruby, alexandrite, diode and Nd:YAG lasers. The intense pulsed light system, or IPL, is not a laser, but is popular because it reduces hair and has other clinical uses.Patients with light skin, but dark hairs generally receive the best results because the dark pigments in the nearby skin do not absorb much of the light from most lasers. The Nd:YAG laser is typically used for darker skin.Although most laser hair removal procedures are for cosmetic purposes, some patients suffer from two forms of excessive hair growth. Hypertrichosis is the excessive growth of body hair in a normal or abnormal pattern. Hirsutism is excessive growth of hair on women, but in a male pattern. Depilatory DemographicsThe general trend is that as Americans grow older, a larger percentage has cosmetic plastic surgery. Adults 40–54, had 49 percent of all procedures, 51 percent of all minimally invasive procedures and 36.5 percent of all laser hair removal procedures during 2013. Laser Hair Removal Procedures By Age Groups, 2013Age GroupTotal ProceduresPercent of TotalChange: 2013 vs. 201213–1969,4026.4%-5%20–29233,13221.6%-3%30–39311,66129.0%-5%40–54393,21936.5%-3%55 and older69,7446.5%-5%American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2013 Plastic Surgery Statistics ReportLaser hair removal was most popular with European Americans during 2013, at 74.2 percent; followed by Hispanic Americans, 7.7 percent; others, 7.1 percent; African Americans, 6.3 percent; and Asian/Pacific Islanders, 4.7 percent.Not surprisingly, spring and summer is when people chose to have most laser hair removal procedures, so they’ll look better wearing warm weather sportswear and swimwear.Smooth OperatorsOf the approximately 20,000 spas in the US, 10 percent are considered medical spas, where health care professionals primarily perform Botox injections and laser hair removal procedures.Laser hair removal is also available at walk-in clinics and various body and beauty retailers. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends a dermatologist or other physician with appropriate training and experience should perform or directly supervise these procedures.The ASPS 2013 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report revealed that the national average physician fee for a single laser hair removal treatment was $301.Laser Hair Removal Procedures By US Regions, 2013RegionTotal ProceduresPercent of TotalNew England186,81817%East North Central139,36313%South Atlantic228,32121%East South Central168,61616%Mountain/Pacific354,04033%American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2013 Plastic Surgery Statistics ReportBaring the FutureMale grooming trends for 2014 include a growing interest in laser hair removal, which was first popular with athletes, such as cyclists and swimmers.Among women, a hairless genital area will remain popular, but many female celebrities are touting a return to the natural look, which appears to be a lifestyle choice, as women grow older.With advances in technology, consumers can now choose to use non-laser hair removal devices at home, including the popular no!no!, widely advertised on television, and the me smooth, which hit the market during 2013.Many dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons expect to see future devices that are safer for use on darker skin types, faster devices that cover a wider area of the body and the possible use of microwave and ultrasound technology.Sources: First Research Website, 6/14; The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Website, 6/14; American Society of Plastic Surgeons Website, 6/14; American Academy of Dermatology Website, 6/14; Happel Laser and Vein Centre Website, 6/14; HairChatter Website, 6/14; Prime Journal Website, 6/14; MensXP Website, 6/14; Today Website, 6/14.Updated: June 2014 ................
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