Scarano A, et al. - Given the problems with postoperative hair growth posed by vascularized soft tissue flaps harvested from hair-bearing areas in oral reconstruction, researchers examined the intraoral effectiveness and safety of a diode laser 808 nm when used for hair removal. An 808 nm diode laser (Stark 808, Plume s.r.l., Rome, Italy) was used to remove the intraoral hair in 16 male patients with a history of squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue or floor mouth resection. A total of six treatments at 4-week intervals were provided to each patient. With no occurrence of symptoms, all patients presented well indicating possible perifollicular inflammation. Clinical findings demonstrate that the 808 nm diode laser system is safe and efficacious for intraoral hair removal.