Tria hair removal laser is an approved home hair removal laser that uses diode laser technology to decrease hair growth. It is designed to target smaller areas on the body, such as the underarm and bikini line. It can also treat the legs, arms, stomach, back, chest, and face. The home system has five different settings for higher intensity and faster results. It works by targeting and destroying the pigment melanin in the hair follicles. Once damaged, the hair follicle will shed and no longer grow, decreasing the growth rate.
Since the home system focuses on the pigment melanin as well, it works best on patients with lighter skin tone and contrasting dark hairs. It is not recommended for darker skin tones or patients with light-colored hairs such as blonde, red, or grey.
The Tria system can scan the treatment area before emitting heat energy to ensure that the user's skin tone and hair type are suitable for the treatment. It is not recommended for use on tattooed areas or skin with pigmented lesions such as freckles, birthmarks, or moles. The laser might target these marks instead of the hair follicles and damage the skin.
Before starting the at-home treatment, users should first prep the skin by cleansing, shaving, and drying the area. Since the Tria system can emit three times more energy than other at-home treatments, users may feel the heat and a rubber band snapping sensation. After the treatment, the area may be slightly red, but this should subside within a day.
Patients should use the Tria system every two weeks for a few months for optimal results. They will notice a 70% decrease in hair growth after two treatments with permanent results after three months of consistent use. Users will have smoother skin and require minimal maintenance treatments to prolong the results.