NEXGEL Study Highlights New Safety Approach for Laser Hair Removal Procedures
Published: 22 Jun 2026
Author: Laxminarayan
NEXGEL is a leading supplier of medical and over-the-counter (OTC) products, featuring ultra-gentle, high-water-content hydrogels for healthcare and consumers. The company has reported encouraging results from its randomized study evaluating the effectiveness and safety of its hydrogel laser treatment used during laser hair removal procedures. The findings demonstrated a 95.6% reduction in plume concentration, highlighting the growing emphasis on patient safety and improved treatment environments.
Advanced Hydrogel Technology Focuses on Improving Treatment Safety
The study focused on the ability of the hydrogel patch to minimize the laser-generated plume, which is produced during a hair removal procedure. The study was designed to address a significant health risk linked to laser hair removal: the emission of cancer-causing airborne particles and organic compounds, a “plume” when hair is vaporized using lasers. Inhalation of the plume might impact the short and long-term health of professionals.
The finding represents an important milestone for NEXGEL as the company continues to advance technologies intended to complement laser-based aesthetic procedures. The study specifically focused on evaluating how the hydrogel patch performs in reducing the plume while maintaining compatibility with laser hair removal treatments.
According to Precedence Research, the laser hair removal market size accounted for USD 1.58 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase from USD 1.88 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 8.13 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 17.8% from 2026 to 2035, as demand for non-invasive aesthetic procedures and advanced treatment technologies continues to rise.
Positive Data Supports Continuous Innovation of Laser Treatment Technologies
The positive findings from the randomized study of NEXGEL focus on evaluating innovative approaches through clinical studies and supporting further interest in technologies. The results from this study clearly indicate that the hydrogel patch offers an affordable, user-friendly solution to improve safety for the patient and the practitioner during laser hair removal.
A recent report by Precedence Research highlights that the laser hair removal market is benefiting from rising demand for long-lasting hair reduction solutions and preference for minimally invasive procedures.