Yahoo Lifestyle Toss Your Razor Blade: Women Are Now Microwaving Their Armpits
Ditch your razor, right now it's all about microwaving your armpits. Photo: Getty Images
Growing out your arm pit hair may be the statement du jour, or you know, just a matter of personal preference, but that hasn't slowed technology designed to banish growth once and for all. In fact, it's quite literally hotter than ever.
Medical device company Miramar Labs has just released MiraSmooth, a new treatment that permanently reduces underarm hair growth—no matter the color of your skin or hair—and zaps sweat-producing glands using a precisely controlled microwave energy emitted from a laser gun-type device. Yes, these are the very microwaves that reheat last night's takeout and pop your Orville Redenbacher's—but much safer.
"It's the same wavelength but the delivery method, depth of penetration or range, and safety profile are totally different," explains Dr. Snehal P. Amin, a board certified dermatologic surgeon.
The device heats up the levels deep under the skin, where the hair roots and sweat glands are located, while protecting the superficial skin, says Dr. Amin. "If something is heated up enough, it can be destroyed," he adds.
via marie claire UK
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