Everything you need to know about laser hair removal

Advantages of laser hair removal:

• absence of side effects, injuries or allergic reactions;
• short recovery period;
• effectiveness for any type of hair;
• painlessness - only a slight tingling is felt during the procedure;
• long-term effect;
• high effectiveness - if you follow the course, you can get rid of more than 90% of hair;
• saving time and money - after completing the course, maintenance procedures are done once every six months, which also allows you to save money compared to waxing or sugaring.

What are the types of laser hair removal?

There is a common belief that laser hair removal is ineffective for people with fair skin and hair. This is not true, the main thing is to choose the right laser. Modern devices are effective for any type of skin and hair. The main difference between devices for laser hair removal is the wavelength - the longer it is, the higher the efficiency and the greater the depth of penetration. Today, there are 3 main types of hair removal equipment: alexandrite, diode and neodymium laser.

One of the best diode lasers, which is considered the gold standard of laser hair removal, Lumenis Light Sheer, is usually presented in clinics. It allows you to work with dark and tanned skin, removes even light and thin hairs. Effective on delicate areas that require high precision. Thanks to contact cooling technology, ChillTip protects the skin from overheating and burns, minimizing unpleasant sensations.

How to prepare for the laser hair removal procedure?

Laser hair removal itself does not require special preparation, but some simple rules must be followed:

• A few weeks before the procedure, do not remove hair by a method that involves removing the bulb: wax, sugar, electric epilator, tweezers. You can only use a razor to remove hair.
• Two weeks before the session, you can not sunbathe and visit the solarium, as well as use self-tanner. If the procedure is performed in the warm season, it is recommended to use sunscreen creams.
• The required hair length depends on the equipment used for epilation. If it is an alexandrite laser, then at the time of the procedure, the length of the hair should be 1-3 mm. The diode laser requires absolutely smooth skin, so the specialist will recommend shaving all the hair in the area of intended epilation.

When to wait for the result?

In order to assess the effectiveness of laser hair removal, it is necessary to understand the principle of its action. During the first procedure, only the hair bulbs that are in the stage of active growth are affected. At first, it may seem that hairs continue to grow, but in fact, damaged hair shafts are coming to the surface. If necessary, you can use a razor to remove them. On average, already after the first procedure, you can notice the result - about 10-25% of hair will fall out. Laser hair removal has a cumulative effect, so after each procedure this percentage will increase. However, many people stop doing laser hair removal without waiting for the effect. The fact is that there is a huge number of hair follicles in the human skin, and to get rid of most of them, it is necessary to undergo a course of procedures. This especially applies to the armpit and bikini area.

How often should procedures be performed and how many sessions will be needed?

To completely remove hair in each individual case, a different number of procedures will be required, this can only be determined by your beautician. On average, most women note the desired effect after 4-6 procedures. The time interval between the first, second and third session is about 4 weeks, further sessions are held after 6 weeks. After completing the course, the result is observed for up to 5 years. Of course, it depends on the epilation zone and the individual characteristics of the body, including the hormonal background.

Is laser hair removal safe?

Despite the rather long and successful experience of use, there are still some concerns about laser hair removal. The rays of the laser used for hair removal do not penetrate deeper than the subcutaneous fatty tissue, so they cannot affect the internal organs. Therefore, the widespread opinion that women who have not given birth cannot do epilation in the bikini area is nothing more than a myth. The probability of receiving excess ultraviolet radiation during the laser hair removal procedure is many times lower than tanning in the sun without using a protective cream.

If you are still afraid or for some reason resort to outdated, traumatic methods of getting rid of unwanted hair, visit any aesthetic medicine clinic for a laser epilation procedure. They have at their disposal a fairly extensive fleet of laser devices, whatever your task, cosmetologists will cope with it effectively, safely and painlessly.

Please note: I.D.Clinic does not perform hair removal procedures. This is a blog article.