Demand for OTC Laser, light devices continue to grow. The Dermatology Times in its August 2011 edition noted the following:
• PaloVia, released earlier this year, is an at-home device for reducing periorbital wrinkles
• Silk'n hair removal system has FDA clearance for at-home permanent hair reduction
• Several low-level lasers are cleared for OTC use in the United States
Producing home devices introduces a challenging balance between efficacy and safety. Safety issues include those for the treatment area, as well as for the eyes. Some device fluences even have been changed post-introduction due to concerns over the retinal hazards.
The entire article is available at: http://www.revophth.com/content/d/review_news/i/1688/c/30881/
Written by Joely Kaufman, M.D.
Dermatology Times
