Laser epilation

Laser hair removal is a procedure in which unwanted hair is removed with a laser pulse without damaging the surrounding tissue. The procedure is performed with a laser. A laser is a device that focuses a set of light rays. Thanks to the lens in the device, light is concentrated quickly. The laser beam affects the pigment in the hair – melanin. The laser beam penetrates the pigment in the hair – melanin, destroying the hair follicles and thus the “root problem”. It is the diode laser with a wavelength of 808nm that is considered the “gold standard for hair removal” because it is suitable for almost all types of skin and hair.

How many procedures are needed to achieve the desired result? What does it depend on?

Everyone is different and there is no single answer. For complete hair removal, it is usually necessary to go through a course of 5-10 times, about once a month. The hair growth phase lasts about 4-6 weeks, depending on the region. Laser radiation affects hair that is in an active growth phase. About 20% of the hair in this area is in active growth at one time. The effectiveness of laser hair removal depends on the color and strength of the hair, the darker and stronger the hair and the lighter the skin, the better the result. Laser radiation does not remove gray and blonde hair from the skin.

What should be the interval for laser hair removal procedures?

The interval between treatments should be 4-6 weeks, depending on the area to be treated. The exact duration and interval of the course will be determined in an individual consultation with a specialist. By doing this more often, it is impossible to achieve the desired result before, because laser radiation affects the hair, which is only in the active growth phase. With each procedure, there should be less unwanted hair. At the end of the course, the treatment intervals can be extended if you feel that there is little or no hair. When the desired result is achieved, the procedure must be repeated after six months to maintain the effect.

Does Hair Growth Stop Permanently?

No, hair growth never stops in the human body. However, laser hair removal is the most durable method of hair removal. The new hairs that can start to grow are single, thin and light. Hair growth is strongly affected by the body’s hormonal imbalance. Thus, new hair may appear after hormonal changes in the body (pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause). The procedure should be repeated every 6 months to maintain the desired result.

When does the effect of laser hair removal appear?

The effect of laser hair removal becomes noticeable 10-14 days after the procedure, when the hair starts to fall out gradually in the treated area.

Contraindications to laser hair removal for which the procedure is not performed are: skin diseases, herpetic rash, severe forms of varicose veins, cardiovascular diseases in the decompensation stage (such as diabetes), oncological diseases, acute infectious diseases, inflammation. , viral diseases, epilepsy, epilepsy when the procedure is performed on the neck), bleeding disorders, use of anticoagulants, colloidal / hypertrophic scars, use of photosensitivity drugs, cold allergy, intolerance to the procedure, use of isotretinoin in the last 6 months, pregnancy and lactation in the last 2 days during the week