Hair has 3 stages - Anagen, Catagen and Telogen.

Anagen is the active phase of hair growth during which time there will be abundant melanin. It is during this phase when hair removal treatments must be targeted. For optimum results, the hair should be black in color and coarse .

Catagen is the growing phase of the hair while telogen is the dormant phase of the hair. The telogen phase has almost no melanin. Treatments done during this phase might not be able to destroy the hair bulb.
 

The wavelength, pulse width and the energy levels are adjusted based on the melanin content of the targeted hair and surrounding skin.  The DIODE LASER precisely targets the hair follicle without damaging the surrounding epidermis. The DIODE LASER elevates the temperature of the hair which, in turn, conducts heat to the follicle. This causes damage to the germinative cells of the hair follicles, which are responsible for new hair growth. The damaged hair follicles are eliminated by a natural physiologic process, resulting in long-term epilation. Since hair grows at different stages, permanent hair removal will require at least 4 - 7 visits, each about 3 - 4 weeks apart.

The DIODE Hair Removal System can also treat ingrown hair, a common condition among many Asians. The system with its patented Chill Tip® technology allows more aggressive targeting of melanin in the hair shaft while protecting the surrounding skin from related thermal damage. This allows the treatment of even the most sensitive skin.