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Every woman dreams of thick hair on her head, lush eyelashes, beautiful eyebrows and a perfectly smooth body, without unwanted vegetation. Today there are various methods of combating this problem, but the most effective is laser hair removal. This is the latest technique, which provides a long-lasting effect and a minimum of painful sensations. But still many representatives of the fair sex are afraid of this procedure. Now we will consider its main features and the most common fears that people face before signing up for such hair removal.
Features of the procedure
The procedure is as follows. First, the doctor applies a special gel conductor to the treated area, then the power of the laser is selected depending on the color of the skin and hair, and after the procedure panthenol is applied. It is very important to choose the right type of laser. Diode is suitable for absolutely everyone, and alexandrite allows to remove only superficial hairs in patients of phototype 1 and 2.
Everything you need to know about laser hair removal
Many are unjustifiably afraid to sign up for this procedure due to many questions.
TOP-6 most popular questions about laser hair removal:
- Is laser hair removal painful?
- At what age can laser hair removal be done?
- How many sessions does the course consist of?
- Is it possible to sunbathe during the course?
- Is it possible to do this procedure for pregnant and nursing mothers?
- How long does the effect last after the course?
How painful this procedure will be depends primarily on the individual characteristics of the body, because everyone has a different pain threshold. Usually, sensations during laser hair removal resemble rapid superficial tingling. Also, modern devices are equipped with special systems that increase the level of comfort. And the duration of the procedure is no more than half an hour, depending on the treated area.
There are no official data on the harm of laser hair removal for teenagers, however, at this age, a colossal hormonal restructuring occurs in the body, and excessive vegetation may be a signal that a consultation with an endocrinologist is necessary. Therefore, it is best to start such a procedure already after the age of 18. In addition, at an earlier age, clinics require written permission from parents to carry out this procedure.
The number of sessions is also individual and only a specialist can determine them. 6 to 8 procedures are usually enough for the face, and 10-12 are required for body hair removal. The fact is that the laser only removes hairs that are in the phase of active growth, and this is no more than 10-15%.
If you decide to do laser hair removal, you should refrain from tanning, visiting a solarium and using artificial tanning products. The fact is that hair removal on recently burned skin can have a bad effect on its condition, as a result, burns and irritation may occur. Also, do not sunbathe immediately after the procedure, refrain for at least 2 weeks. During this period, it is recommended to actively use moisturizing and sunscreen products, thanks to which it will be possible to prevent the appearance of irritation and premature aging of the skin.
Laser hair removal is a medical procedure and it also has a number of contraindications. It should be avoided by people suffering from skin diseases (during their exacerbation), diabetes, blood diseases, herpes infection, trauma to every cover of the area where you plan to do hair removal, oncology and pregnancy. But nursing moms can safely sign up for the procedure 4 months after giving birth. Only in this case, you should refrain from hair removal of armpits and nipple halos.
Today, no technology provides complete hair removal. But laser hair removal allows you to remove up to 90% of vegetation, provided that you adhere to all the requirements of a specialist and complete a full course. In the future, the appearance of artificial hairs is possible, and it will be enough to repeat this procedure once an hour, or even less often.
