Most of the dark-haired women are familiar with the delicate problem of the growth of the "antennae," which look extremely unaesthetic and can ruin even the most high-quality make-up. They are removed in various ways, most often - wax or sugar paste, but such techniques provide a short-term result and are accompanied by a noticeable skin irritation. An alternative to such techniques is laser epilation of the upper lip. During the procedure, the hair follicles are completely destroyed, which excludes hair growth in the treated areas.
Contraindications to laser epilation of the area above the upper lip
Before you register for the course of the sessions you need to make sure there are no diseases and conditions in which it is better to refrain from laser hair removal. These include:
- pregnancy;
- poor blood clotting;
- breast-feeding;
- oncological pathologies;
- infectious diseases;
- exacerbation of diabetes mellitus;
- dermatological lesions;
- a recent tan in the epilation area.
It is worth noting that radiation does not at all affect the follicles of gray, red, light and blond hair.
Is it painful to do laser epilation of "antennae" over the upper lip?
Despite the assurances of beauty salons in the painlessness of the described technique, laser hair removal does hurt. But the procedures are short-term (up to 10 minutes) and are quite tolerable.
For additional anesthesia, you can apply a special cream.
How to prepare for laser hair removal in the area of the upper lip?
Prior to the appointment, you will have to completely eliminate the natural and artificial tanning, not less than 14 days. Also you can not do depilation with wax, shugaring, use a depilator, you can only shave your hair.
If preliminary anesthesia is required, it is recommended that Emla cream be applied to the treated area half an hour before the procedure.
How many laser sessions are needed?
The duration of the course is determined based on the thickness, quantity and color of excess hair. According to the information of clinics and salons performing laser hair removal, only 6-8 sessions are required, but the opinions of women are radically different from these data.
As the testimonials show, for a stable and pronounced result it is necessary to regularly carry out the procedure of removing the "antennae" for several years. Otherwise, due to the activation of the "sleeping" follicles, the effect is absent or almost invisible.