A:Answer Short answer: Kinda. Similar.
Long answer: I'll be honest, I don't really know what properties correctly define what a laser is and is not. However, I do not believe this to be a laser as it is not a pinpoint beam of light. However, it does use a pulse of light to attempt permanent hair removal--I say attempt, because your skin and hair color will determine how successful it is. I have Mediterranean color skin with dark hair. I have used it for three weeks, and have almost no regrowth on my lower legs this week. I have had permanent laser hair removal in salon 15+ years ago, and this does not seem as damaging to the skin as that was, yet just as successful. I will review at the end of the 12 week regimen it lists in the instructions.