Tria Laser - Reviews and Cost for At-Home Laser Hair Removal

Tria, Only At-Home FDA-Approved Laser

Only At-Home FDA-Approved Laser
Priced at $595
Laser pioneers engineered Tria for home

The Tria personal laser hair removal system is an at-home hair removal device now priced at $595. Tria is the first and only FDA-approved laser for hair removal at home.

The Science of Professional Laser Hair Removal, At-Home

The hair presentation can vary from very dense to sparse. Either way, laser hair removal can be extremely helpful in reducing, or eliminating, undesired hair. As with other areas of the body, the type of laser used must be chosen and applied to the patient carefully to receive the maximum potential outcome. Physician offices that have the greatest experience in the field are most likely to be sufficiently knowledgeable in selecting and treating with the appropriate laser or light source.

Multiple Treatments Needed

According to Tria, optimal results require 6 to 8 treatments to achieve desired results. Treatments may need to be spaced out every 4 weeks in order to target all the hairs in the treatment area, as hairs cycle.

How Long Do Tria Results Last?

Results are long lasting. After the first 6-8 treatments hair will stay away for many months, though occasional maintenance treatments are usually recommended once every 6 months to a year.

What’s a Tria Treatment Like?

In order for the laser to properly target the hair shafts, you shouldn't wax or pluck any hair for about two months prior to treatment, although you may shave during that time. It is recommended you shave prior to treatment as this helps improve the treatment's effectiveness by allowing more of the laser light to reach the deeper hair follicles rather than the portions of the hair above the skin.

As you press the device onto treatment area and have contact with the skin, it will beep, indicating that it is treating the area. The device should be held in place until a second beep is heard indicating that treatment in that area has completed. If the treatment of that area was not successful, the Tria will ‘buzz’ instead, and treatment should be reapplied. You will continue this process throughout the entire section of the body you are treating until you have successfully passed the whole area.

Tria Beauty states that about 50 beeps per square inch is required for a treatment session, which works out to about approximately 30 minutes for an underarm area. Large areas like legs or back may take longer.

Pain

Laser treatments can be painful which is why physicians performing laser surgery will often utilize topical anesthesia, cooling sprays, contact cooling, or pneumatic skin flattening during treatment. This helps diminish pain. Obviously when treating yourself at home you will not have access to such methods of limiting pain. Tria has three settings which control the strength of the treatment and can be used to limit pain. Most people who have used the device say the pain is tolerable.

Not For Everyone or Every Body Part

The Tria is only approved for people who have lighter skin tone. If you are of a darker complexion or are tan, you cannot and should not use the Tria. Laser hair removal for dark-skinned people is possible, however should be done in a physician's office.

The device should also not be used on the face, head, ears, genitals, nipples, anus or neck. The density of the hairs, darker tone of the skin, and the sensitivity of the skin in these areas of the body may also lead to injury.

It is important to note that treatment on white, blond, red, or gray hairs will not be effective.

Activating & "Unlocking" the Tria

The Tria is sold with a charger and should be fully charged prior to use. It also comes with an instruction packet with valuable information about the proper use of the device. A laser is a highly sensitive device and should be used safely and properly so it is strongly recommended you follow the instructions provided. Prior to your first treatment with the Tria you must activate it by calling the manufacturer. They will answer any questions you might have and activate the device for use.

The Tria is not FDA approved for consumers with darker skin. To ensure proper use of the device a sensor is provided which will test your skin color to be sure that you may safely use the Tria. If your skin is light enough, the sensor will flash a green light and you may "unlock" the Tria hand piece by passing the sensor in front of it.

The Scientists Behind Tria

The Tria was co-developed by Robert Grove Ph.D., Co-Founder and CTO of Tria Beauty, formerly Spectragenics. Dr. Grove has some experience with laser hair removal having also co-developed the first diode laser used for professional laser hair removal. "Since 1995 we have had professional laser hair removal, and since that time we have wanted to bring it into the home" commented Dr. Grove. Already in use in Europe and Asia, the Tria was approved in February 2008 by the US Food and Drug Administration opening the way for its entrance into the all-important US market.

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