Product Review – TRIA Laser Hair Removal System

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First, I have only been using the Tria for about 1 1/2 months. I bought this for my legs and other areas because I have very dark hair that grows at a lightning speed and I also get razor burn with more frequent shaving no matter how much I spend on quality razors and shaving gel. Anyways, I couldn’t afford to get my legs done in a center so after doing a lot of research I decided to invest in a Tria. According to the instructions, you aren’t supposed to see any results until at least the second month. To my surprise, I believe I am already seeing results. The hair seems to be growing in less dense and slower already. However it definitely is no where close to being hair-free yet. Tria instructions do state you wont see visible reduction until after 3 months and that you wont see permanent results until 8 months. So I am happy that after only 1 1/2 months I am noticing some improvement. So far, the pros are the amazingly low cost compared to going to a center (it would be thousands of dollars to get this done at a center) and it seems to be working so far. It is less painful to me than laser in an office. I immediately started using Tria on the highest setting on my legs. It is moderately painful for me, but for anyone who has done waxing, electrolysis, or laser already, it really isn’t that bad. The negative side is that it really is time consuming for large areas like the legs. If you overlap like you’re supposed to, it would take 3 charges to do 1 lower leg (sometimes I cheat and get 1 lower leg done in 2 charges). What happens is that after so many pulses the battery needs to be recharged. So because you have to treat the area every other week for the 1st three months, if you do a large area of your body, like the legs, expect to need to stick around home on those weekends and invest a lot of time into doing the Tria. It really takes the whole weekend plus say monday and tuesday after work to get my full legs and bikini done. However, its not like you’re spending this entire amount of time doing tria. It takes about 20-30 minutes for each treatment and then 3 hours in between treatments to charge the battery. The other pro is that it is REALLY easy to use. It is pretty much fool proof. So far I am impressed, but unfortunately won’t know 100% for sure until probably a few more months if the Tria really does provide permanent hair removal. However, because its been recommended by Good Housekeeping and countless other magazines, I am fairly confident that it will be worth it.

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Product Features
- First and only FDA-cleared at home laser hair removal system
- Delivers lasting, hair-free results unlike any other hair removal product
- Comes with five enhanced, comfort settings to make each treatment more effective than ever before
- Includes a TRIA Laser hair removal device, skin sensor, and instructions for use
- 30-day money back satisfaction guaranteed by TRIA beauty

Laser Hair Removal Versus Electrolysis

Another well known method for hair removal is Electrolysis. This is a method that has been used for over 130 years. If you have very fine or light-colored hair that you wish to have removed, then this is the best option for you since this is the only permanent hair removal option for that type of hair.

Currently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) only allows the term “Permanent Hair Removal” to be associated with the electrolysis process. For Laser Hair Removal, the term used is “Permanent Hair Reduction”. Unlike laser epilation, electrolysis is known to be effective on all hair colors and types.

In the year 2000, a study was conducted in Ankara, Turkey to compare the laser hair removal process versus hair removal by electrolysis. This study included twelve patients. In conclusion, the laser hair removal method was found to be 60 times faster, less painful, and more reliable than the electrolysis method.

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Product Features
- First and only FDA-cleared at home laser hair removal system
- Delivers lasting, hair-free results unlike any other hair removal product
- Comes with five enhanced, comfort settings to make each treatment more effective than ever before
- Includes a TRIA Laser hair removal device, skin sensor, and instructions for use
- 30-day money back satisfaction guaranteed by TRIA beauty

Laser Hair Removal

In Laser Hair Removal, a beam of laser light actually uses heat to destroy the hair follicles. Lasers are considered to be prescription devices and should only be used with the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner. In many cases, some sort of topical anesthetic product (usually in the form of a cream) is recommended prior to laser hair removal. This anesthetic product is meant to minimize any pain that may take place during the hair removal procedure. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that all consumers take the time to meet with a medical professional to discuss the circumstances in which any anesthetic creams should be used, and whether or not the use is appropriate.

Anyone who decides to utilize a skin-numbing lotion, cream, or other product should always follow the directions of a qualified healthcare professional. Furthermore, they should also consider using a product that contains the lowest possible amount of any anesthetic drugs. The FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research continues to receive reports on a regular basis of serious and even life-threatening side effects resulting from the use of large amounts of various tissue-numbing products designated for use during the laser hair removal process. These side effects can include blistering, swelling, redness, discoloration, and permanent scarring.

After any laser hair removal treatment, direct sunlight should be avoided until the healing process has completed.

Consultation with a qualified medical professional is highly recommended prior to any laser hair removal treatment.

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Product Features
- First and only FDA-cleared at home laser hair removal system
- Delivers lasting, hair-free results unlike any other hair removal product
- Comes with five enhanced, comfort settings to make each treatment more effective than ever before
- Includes a TRIA Laser hair removal device, skin sensor, and instructions for use
- 30-day money back satisfaction guaranteed by TRIA beauty

What is “Laser Hair Removal”?

Laser Epilation was first performed on an experimental basis for about 20 years before finally becoming commercially available in the mid 1970s. Although technically not a laser, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) epilators utilize a flashing Xenon lamp technology to emit the full spectrum of light. These light-based and laser-based methods, also known as photoepilation or phototricholysis, are now commonly known as “laser hair removal”. One of the first articles to be published describing the process of laser hair removal was authored by the dermatology staff at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1998.

The efficacy of laser hair removal is now generally accepted in the dermatology community and laser hair removal is becoming more widely practiced. Many reviews of laser hair removal methods, safety practices, and efficacy have been published in various dermatology literatures that can be found via the Internet.

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Product Features
- First and only FDA-cleared at home laser hair removal system
- Delivers lasting, hair-free results unlike any other hair removal product
- Comes with five enhanced, comfort settings to make each treatment more effective than ever before
- Includes a TRIA Laser hair removal device, skin sensor, and instructions for use
- 30-day money back satisfaction guaranteed by TRIA beauty