The use of laser radiation in laser hair removal is an innovative technique that destroys and eliminates hair follicles. Since the laser beams acts pointwise and purposefully, traumatisation of surrounding tissues is excluded. Under the influence of the laser destroys the hair pigment and stops feeding the hair root. The result of the procedure is a reduction in the number of hair, changing their structure, and in case of treatment courses - the complete removal of unwanted hair on any areas of the face and body (legs, arms, armpits, back, chest and other places at the request of the patient).
Laser hair removal is a painless procedure, which is particularly important for men because they have a lower pain threshold than women.
Types of laser hair removal
The classification of laser hair removal devices is based on their principle of operation, the patient's skin type, and the task at hand.
In the clinic "Seline" are used:
- Diode laser. For patients with tanned skin, the Soprano XL procedure is the most suitable option. The laser can see both dark and light hair, and also affect inconspicuous targets, which significantly increases the effectiveness of treatment. This type of laser is characterised by a high speed of operation. Wavelength from 800 to 900 NM allows you to eliminate unwanted hair in a time from 10 to 20 minutes;
- Alexandrite laser. More often used on light, untanned skin and for dark hair. The wavelength of this laser is 725 NM.
Beard laser hair removal
This procedure involves the grooming of the entire lower face and neck. The process includes the following nuances:
- Pre-treatment of the facial contours with a barber is mandatory;
- Any other hair removal methods are not recommended before laser hair removal. Do not use depilation creams and wax, tweezers, threads and shugaring;
- 48 hours before the procedure exclude exposure to direct sunlight on the skin (do not sunbathe on the beach).
- Important: laser hair removal is recommended to be carried out as early as possible, as the laser is not able to affect grey hair.
Benefits of the procedure
Laser hair removal has many advantages. These are:
1. Painlessness. An anaesthetic is applied to the skin before the session if necessary, and modern laser units are equipped with a cooling system.
2. Safety. Directed point impact of the laser eliminates trauma to the tissues surrounding the hair follicle.
3. Fast procedure. The minimum time of laser exposure - 10 minutes.
4. Long-term preservation of the result. Hair begins to recover and grow back only after a certain period of time (after a full course of growth will be extremely small or will be stopped altogether).
5. Reduction in the number of ingrown hairs due to the deep impact of the laser.
6. The possibility of carrying out the procedure even on sensitive skin, no irritation.
How to prepare for the procedure
- It is obligatory to clean the skin. It should also be dry;
- Shave off the hair in the treatment area if necessary or prepare the contours on the face with a barber;
- When applying anaesthesia will require additional time for the drug to be absorbed into the epidermis and begin to take effect;
- Immediately before the session, the device is adjusted based on the individual characteristics of the patient. Additionally, the eyes are protected with special glasses.
- Strictly exclude being under direct sunlight (sunbathing on the beach) at least 48 hours before the procedure.
Who the procedure is suitable for
Laser hair removal is primarily recommended for those male patients who suffer from increased facial and body hair, cannot use shaving and shugaring due to severe skin irritation, do not want to experience painful sensations, have a problem with hair ingrowth, and do not want to spend precious time on maintaining the contour of the beard and moustache in the proper form.
Risks
Since laser hair removal is safe and atraumatic, there are virtually no risks involved. It is important to rule out contraindications to avoid any complications. You can not do laser hair removal in certain diseases, such as oncology, epilepsy, autoimmune pathologies and in infectious diseases in the acute stage.
Recovery after the procedure
In addition to the above-mentioned advantages of laser hair removal, there is one more: there is no long recovery. And yet, in order to keep the result for a longer time and was most effective, you should follow some simple rules in the first days after the session:
1. Do not visit the sauna in the first 1-2 days after waxing and do not take a hot bath.
2. Exclude visiting the beach or solarium and avoid direct sunlight.
3. Do not use exfoliators, scrubs or hard flannels on your skin.
4. Do not get a massage on the same day as waxing.
5. In between sessions, do not get rid of unwanted hair with creams, sugar or depilatory wax, shaving is preferable in this case.
