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laser hair removal

American  
[lay-zer hair ri-moo-vuhl] / ˈleɪ zər ˈhɛər rɪˌmu vəl /

noun

  1. a cosmetic procedure in which very intense pulses of light are shot into hair follicles to slow their growth, eliminating the hair in the treated area over the course of repeated treatments.


Etymology

Origin of laser hair removal

First recorded in 1995–2000


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They might soon be able to get laser hair removal and cosmetic fillers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026

“Laser Hair” for the hairline and “everywhere else,” which we assume means laser hair removal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2025

“Some have gotten laser hair removal to help, but it doesn’t necessarily totally work.”

From Washington Times ● Dec. 5, 2023

Even laser hair removal requires a qualified doctor’s supervision.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2022

When done wrong, laser hair removal can lead to burning, blistering, and scarring.

From Slate ● Mar. 23, 2022

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