Laser hair removal is one of the most popular aesthetic treatments available. With the general interest in aesthetics on the rise, practitioners must have the right tools at their disposal to meet the needs of their patients. Safely and effectively treating different skin types, hair colors, and desired treatment areas are the main features practitioners look for when researching hair removal lasers. However, a laser component that is often overlooked is spot size.

Spot size is the radial distance of a laser's light beam and affects the penetration depth of light energy. Spot size plays an essential role in administering the most efficient and timely laser hair removal treatment for different body areas such as the face/neck, bikini area, underarms, legs, and back. Keep reading to learn the best laser spot sizes to use for the most popular laser hair removal areas! 

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Laser hair removal and electrolysis are the two most effective, widely used methods for lasting hair removal. With endless resources, treatment options, and "expert opinions" now at our fingertips, it can be difficult for patients to decide which treatment route is best for them, and for practitioners to determine what hair removal technology they want in their clinics.

Within this article, we'll dive deeper into each hair removal treatment and shed some light on which technique may be best for you, as a patient or practitioner. 

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On Friday, May 8th, Dr. Jason Emer, an award-winning, board-certified dermatologist, will be hosting a webinar about hair removal with Astanza’s MeDioStar.  The MeDioStar is a powerful, diode hair removal laser that features the largest spot size commercially available for faster and more profitable treatments.   

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