
SpectraGenics is set to roll out a brand new at-home laser hair removal device that promises dermatologist office results for a fraction of the price and convenience of home use.
The new device called Tria is the first laser hair removal device to be approved by the FDA for home use.
The retail price in the U.S. will be $995, which is actually not a bad price considering how much it costs for waxing and in-office laser hair removal. A full course of treatment requires about six or seven sessions at three week intervals.
Unfortunately, the Tria can only be used by people with light to medium skin tones and dark hair. Dark skin can absorb too much of the lasers energy and damage the skin. The device has a technology that will only turn on if it detects a suitable skin tone.
Tria will be available summer/fall 2008 and will be sold at Bergdorf Goodman, Fred Segal and Bliss Spas.