With the help of modern technology, such as the diode laser and the alexandrite laser, hair removal has now become painless, fast and highly effective. In a completely safe way, both women and men can epilate their body, even if their skin is tanned (which in the past was a prohibitive factor for having a laser hair removal session). Modern systems enable the health professional to choose the appropriate function that will bring an excellent result, depending on the area of the body to be depilated, the color of the hair and the type of skin.
Advantages of Laser Hair Removal
In addition to the incredible precision of laser hair removal, since we can now target specific areas that we want to remove, leaving the rest of the skin intact and intact, laser hair removal ensures a quick hair removal. For example, small targeted areas, such as the upper lip (“moustache”), can be perfectly epilated in seconds. But even larger areas, such as the back and thighs, can be depilated in just a few minutes. This is because each laser pulse targets and “removes” many hairs at the same time within a fraction of a second (the time it takes for each laser pulse).
Regarding the permanence of the results, laser hair removal has a definitive result after some sessions (usually 4-8 sessions) in 90% of women who have laser hair removal. Of course, how many sessions will be required in total will depend on various factors, such as whether the woman suffers from conditions such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, which affects the hormone levels in a woman’s body. Also, laser hair removal is probably the most painless hair removal method after hair removal with hair removal cream. Of course, the machines used in reliable institutes and clinics for hair removal are certified and approved, so that they also offer complete safety.
Finally, let’s not forget the case of therapeutic laser hair removal, which is done due to the existence of various medical reasons, such as folliculitis caused by epilators, razor or wax. In this case, the hairs are trapped under the skin and often cause inflammation. Using laser hair removal can help prevent permanent scarring in the area, as well as remove the risk of infection, while also preventing the formation of varicose veins that can occur from long-term waxing.
Other medical reasons that require laser hair removal are persistent hirsutism, persistent dermatitis, and coccyx cysts in people with a history of coccyx cysts (the main cause of which is trapped hair).
What you need to know about Laser Hair Removal
- For a permanent result, the hairs must be “hit” by the laser while they are in the first stage of their growth. For this reason, repeated sessions are held at intervals of 1-2 months, so as to “hit” all the hair follicles in the area that we aim for in their regenerative stage.
- Many patients feel no discomfort or pain, while others feel a slight discomfort likened to a small sting. The most advanced laser hair removal machines shoot cold air while targeting the hair follicle, which minimizes any unpleasant sensations.
- If a slight redness appears on the epilated skin, it usually subsides completely within a short time.
Equally important to mention is that laser hair removal machines should only be operated by specially trained medical personnel to avoid unwanted effects such as burns.