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laser hair removal

American

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

noun

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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laser hair removal

Melbourne's Avalon Airport was partially shut down for several hours on Thursday after a laser hair removal device and a hot chocolate container sparked a bomb scare.

From BBC ● May 21, 2026

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

“How lip fillers and laser hair removal are plumping up private equity.”

From New York Times ● Aug. 1, 2023

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