In an evolving beauty industry, the range of treatments is growing. On the one hand, when there is a choice, it is good, but sometimes it is difficult for patients to figure it out. Speaking about laser hair removal, it can be noted that today it is the most effective way to get rid of unwanted hair.
Kovalchuk Anzhelika,
beautician of the clinic "Romital"
What is this procedure?
Laser hair removal hair follicle removal. The target for the laser is the dark pigment melanin found in the hair. Melanin absorbs light, causing the hair follicle to break down (burn out). Over the next 10-14 days, the skin pushes out the burnt bulb. Patients have the impression that the hair continues to grow, but after a while they fall out and the skin becomes smooth.
After a course of procedures, hair growth stops. What is a treatment course?
Before the procedure, a preliminary consultation is mandatory, where after the examination, the specialist will tell you about the number of procedures and intervals, according to your skin type and amount of hair. As a rule, these are 6-8 procedures with an interval of 1.5-2.5 months.
At what age can the procedure be performed and where?
The procedure is recommended to be done in medical centers where specialists with medical education will competently solve your problem. Regarding age, it should be noted that there are no age restrictions. If the hair is already growing in unwanted places, then you can remove them. In clinics, teenagers will be asked to come with their parents. Remember that perfect skin is the result of proper care.
What is the danger of laser hair removal?
No matter how much information about epilation is written, patients still sometimes ask a question about the danger. Laser hair removal, when performed correctly, is absolutely safe. A beam of light penetrates the skin no deeper than 4 mm, focusing on the dark color of the bulb and not penetrating deeper than the hairline. It is too weak to harm internal organs or blood vessels. In addition, the local procedure cannot affect the functions of the body as a whole. The laser beam is a stream of infrared light, and ultraviolet is oncogenic. Sunbathing on the beach or in the solarium, you risk more than in a beauty parlor.
Can blonde hair be removed?
Unfortunately, no. Light and gray hair is not amenable to laser hair removal. To date, there are no laser or photoepilators that would give good results. Laser hair removal is based on the principle of selective photothermolysis. This means that the beam of light is absorbed by the target organ, the dark pigment melanin in the hair, and hemoglobin in the vessels. At the same time, the surrounding skin, which does not contain pigment, is not damaged. Thus, the laser is scattered in the skin, not noticing light hair.
Are there any contraindications?
Yes. These include: tumors, inflammatory or infectious diseases at the site of the procedure; Herpes virus; diabetes mellitus. Relative contraindications include pregnancy.
Also, do not come to the procedure while taking antibiotics and with a fresh tan.
Benefits of the procedure
The advantages include: absolute safety, work on any type of skin, no damage to it, long-lasting effect, the ability to work at any time of the year.
How should I prepare for the procedure?
Since the bulb burns during the procedure, it is important to exclude all types of hair removal that are accompanied by its pulling out (wax, epilator) in 3-4 weeks. Two weeks before the procedure, you can not sunbathe or go to the solarium. Do not come to the procedure while taking tetracycline antibiotics, as well as fluoroquinolones.
Shave the area where the procedure will be performed the night before. In some areas, laser hair removal is accompanied by discomfort, in clinics you will be offered such a service as pain relief by applying a local anesthetic cream.
And remember that healthy, silky skin is the result of proper care.
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