Laser hair removal is a method of radical removal of unwanted hair, based on the destruction of the hair follicle by laser radiation. Since not all follicles are in the stage of active growth, and some of them are in a "dormant" state, several laser epilation sessions are required for a period of 4-5 weeks to remove hair in a certain zone.
Features of laser hair removal
For the procedure, devices with a wavelength of 700-800 nm are used. The principle of the apparatus for hair removal is that when laser irradiation of a specific area of the skin, energy is absorbed by the melanin contained in the hair follicle, and as a result, the hair bulb is heated and destroyed. After that, the hair stops growing and after a few days just drops out. Subsequently, a certain area can be completely rid of unwanted vegetation.
The method is considered to be gentle and relatively painless, although in people with high sensitivity during the procedure, unpleasant sensations can arise.
Laser hair removal is contraindicated for oncological diseases, diabetes, chronic or acute inflammatory skin diseases, with fresh sunburn, more freckles, moles or pigment spots, with varicose veins, tendency to form colloid scars, until puberty, in the presence of infectious diseases and expressed hormonal disorders.
Depending on the individual reaction of the body and the professionalism of the master during laser hair removal, the following are possible:
- occurrence of allergic reactions ;
- skin burns;
- exacerbation of herpes.
With gray or light hair, this procedure is ineffective.
Laser Hair Removal in Different Zones
Laser facial hair removal
To date, laser removal is the most popular means to permanently get rid of unwanted facial hair (especially over the lips of women), since shaving can provoke increased hair growth, and wax epilation often causes irritation. But the method is suitable only for large enough, hard hairs and does not remove the fleece hair, so it may require frequent repetition. In rare cases, laser exposure to light skin can cause an increase in the number of freckles.
Laser hair removal in the bikini zone
In this zone, the hair is usually darker than on the head, so the method is suitable for almost everyone. On the other hand, since the hair grows quite thickly and intensively, to completely remove them, it may take from 4 to 10 sessions and then repeat the procedure once a year.
Laser hair removal on the legs
Used less often than in previous cases, since the hairs in this area are thin enough and the method may not be particularly effective.
Laser hair removal on the body
The method is effective in removing vegetation in the armpits, but requires accuracy, since in this area the most likely appearance of irritation after the procedure. On other parts of the body (arms, back, abdomen), women usually have only a flea hair, against which the laser is ineffective. And the presence of hard hair in such areas usually indicates hormonal disorders, in which laser hair removal is contraindicated.
Preparation for laser hair removal and rules of behavior after it:
- You can not sunbathe 2 weeks before and after the procedure.
- The procedure is carried out at least 2 weeks after the previous hair removal (no matter shaving, waxing or other procedure).
- After the procedure 3 days you can not take hot baths, visit the pool, sauna, treat the area of hair removal with alcohol-containing products.
- In case of irritation or burns, the epilation area can be treated with Bepanten or Panthenol.