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Cosmetic laser treatments see record rise in US

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

The popularity of cosmetic laser treatments in the USA has seen record rises over the last three years, according to new data from the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS).

First Science.com reports that AACS cosmetic surgeons have seen a 456 per cent rise in men and a 215 per cent increase in women opting for laser resurfacing. This laser procedure is designed to minimise wrinkles and facial lines.

What’s more, laser hair removal treatments are now the second most performed non-invasive procedure in the country, following Botox injections . (more…)