Do not depilate before laser hair removal. Everything you need to know before laser hair removal! Are there any restrictions for girls with skin features: pigmentation, vitiligo or albinism

Thanks to innovative cosmetic procedures, you can easily and effectively get rid of almost any external flaw. Yes, remove body hair. razor today is almost the same as doing a manicure with a chainsaw. The problem of excess vegetation is successfully solved by laser hair removal, and without the daily routine and unpleasant consequences such as peeling, blackheads, ingrown hairs and skin irritation.
To learn more about this procedure, we turned to the head of the Moscow studios , Delight Laser and Epilaserman Alena Kaigorodova.
This salon uses the latest lasers with Iplaser technology. With them, the procedure is as comfortable as possible, and the devices themselves are suitable for almost all skin types.
An experienced cosmetologist told how to prepare for laser hair removal and how not to become a victim of fraud by unscrupulous clinics.

1. How does laser hair removal work?

In order for the light energy of the laser to act on the hair, there must be special substances in the body that would attract this energy, absorb it and carry out a physicochemical reaction. The main absorbent substance required for laser hair removal is melanin. It is he who gives color to hair and skin.

Melanin has 3 fractions: eumelanin, which is responsible for dark shades, pheomelanin, which is responsible for light shades, and neuromelanin, which is located in the structures of the brain. Ultimately, the predominance of one or another fraction will determine the final shade of hair color. Only eumelanin has light-absorbing abilities. The remaining fractions reflect light, so epilation blonde hair, be it light fluff, blond or gray hair, is impossible. For such people, laser hair removal is a waste of time and money. They are usually advised to turn to other types of hair removal: depilation or electrolysis.

When light energy is absorbed by hair shafts containing melanin, various reactions occur in the subcutaneous tissues, the main of which is thermal. The hair is heated to a high temperature, which leads to the destruction of the follicle. Therefore, the process of light hair removal is called thermolysis (thermo - temperature, lysis - destruction), and from a scientific point of view, photo and laser hair removal correctly called photothermolysis (light-thermo-destruction). With photothermolysis, the hair is heated up to 70-80 degrees Celsius. All cells of the hair follicle, including the cells of the hair papilla, die, so hair growth does not resume for a long time.

But, unfortunately, the structure of the follicle is restorable, so it is impossible to permanently remove the hair.
You also need to understand that there are different phases of hair life: a growth stage, an intermediate stage, and a resting stage. Only those hairs that are in the growth phase can be removed with laser hair removal, as they are saturated with melanin. From 20% to 90% of the epilation zone is in the growth phase, therefore, after about 2 weeks, the loss occurs in patches. The transition from the sleep phase to the growth phase takes 21-28 days, which determines the interval between procedures for a maximum of 30-31 days.

But it happens that because individual features the transition takes more than a month. In this case, a month after the procedure, you need to navigate by the hairs that have appeared: if they are, then the transition has occurred and you can work.

Often after 3-5 sessions, the follicle tries to replenish the lost bulbs and activates their maturation. This reaction is natural, it is called "paradoxical growth." But this quickly passes with subsequent procedures. The main thing is to calm down, do not panic and just continue the course.

2. What is the best technology in terms of price/quality ratio?

To date, there are dozens of lasers from different manufacturers. But they can all be reduced to several types: alexandrite, diode, neodymium, Elos, AFT, IPL and IPLASER.
We only use lasers with the IPLASER system, as they are safe, effective and painless. Our masters are qualified doctors, as it is important to assess the risk and possibility of laser hair removal individually for each client.

3. Which parts of the body can be removed with a laser, and which parts cannot?

With the help of a laser, hair can be removed on any part of the body, even on the labia in women, in the nose or in the ears. The exception is the eyes. Since the skin around the eyes is very thin, in order to avoid the risk of any damage and consequences, we do not epilate the hair under the eyebrows, but we can between and above.

4. How many treatments are required for complete hair removal?

This is an individual question. There are many scammers on the market who promise to do this in 6, 5 or even 4 sessions, but this is a ploy to attract customers, nothing more. Yes, there are rare exceptions when girls lost their hair in 4 sessions, but the probability of such a result is about 0.5%. More realistic figures - 6-10 sessions. This is on average. This means that sometimes there are 12. We honestly warn clients about this so that they are mentally prepared.

In addition, when the master tells you the exact number of sessions that you need, this should alert you. In life, no specialist can say exactly how many sessions you will need for complete hair removal. One thing is the color, thickness and density of the hair. Yes, we can consider them and evaluate the complexity of the case. But there are factors such as hormones and heredity, and no one can predict their behavior. And even if you pass a bunch of expensive tests, there is no guarantee that in six months the readings will not change. As is hair growth.

5. How to care for the skin between sessions?

What not to do before laser hair removal:

• depilate the selected area (wax / sugaring / electric epilator) less than 30 days before the session. Because during depilation, the hair is removed along with the follicle, and we simply will not have anything to act on;
• sunbathe 7 days before the procedure;
• use peelings, scrubs three days before the session.

What to do after laser hair removal:

• avoid being in the sun or in a solarium for 7-10 days. If you are planning a seaside holiday, you can use sunscreen (minimum SPF50) and apply it every 3-4 hours to all areas of the body that have been exposed to light. If possible, try to protect the treated areas from direct rays;
• in the interval between procedures, exclude any alternative methods of hair removal and depilation, except for shaving;
• waiting for hair loss from 10 to 21 days. We don't rip them out. You can only help them fall off with a washcloth or scrub.

Special cosmetics and care is not needed.
Like any cosmetic procedure, laser hair removal has contraindications. This:

• acute allergic reactions of the skin, in particular an allergic reaction to light - photodermatosis;
• exacerbation of chronic diseases (eczema, psoriasis, lichen planus, ichthyosis, atopic dermatitis, lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, bullous dermatoses, collagenosis, vasculitis, dyschromia);
• ischemic heart disease and hypertension;
• herpes in the acute stage;
• dangerous varicose veins (anticoagulants should be stopped a month in advance);
• any benign and malignant neoplasms;
• acute infectious diseases;
• pregnancy and breastfeeding (lactation);
• moles, nevi, pigment and birthmarks, papillomas, we simply bypass, retreating from them by 2-3 mm;
• if you have recently had injections of botulinum toxin.

After Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Relatox, various dermafillers and biorevitalizants based on hyaluronic acid, epilation in the injection zones can only be done after 2 months. This is due to the fact that any type of energy accelerates the breakdown of administered drugs. But in other areas, you can do hair removal as usual.

6. Is laser hair removal a painful procedure?

Depends on the laser. On Alexandrite, for example, cases of burns are not uncommon. With our laser, the maximum that you will feel is a slight tingling or a feeling of warmth. There was a case when a client was indignant at the painlessness of the procedure, worried that there would be no effect.
Unfortunately, many girls come to us with burn marks and scars after visiting other clinics. However, it is important to understand what to do so that the client does not feel anything at all until no technology allows.

7. Is there a risk of ingrown hairs, folliculitis or skin cancer?

There is no risk of ingrown hairs. Moreover, the laser eliminates them. If the hair is not too deep, then the light reaches it, the hair dies and gradually the skin pushes it to the surface. Depending on the neglect of the case, these ingrown hairs can go away for a period of 1 to 8 months.

Before the procedure, you need to shave the selected area. This recommendation is rarely given, because most lasers need to grow hair up to 3-5 mm. For ours, this is not necessary, which is certainly more comfortable in everyday life.

If the client wants to remove the hair above the lip or on the arms and has not touched it before, then the master can remove the hair himself before epilation using an electric trimmer.
Well, the most important thing is not to read horror stories, but to tune in a positive way.

9. Is it true that laser hair removal is permanent?

Regular procedures are needed. Since the hairs on our body are in different phases of growth, we can only affect those that are in active. Therefore, a full course of laser hair removal can take up to six months, until all the hairs wake up one by one and we “light up” them during the period of active growth.

10. Are there any restrictions for girls with skin features: pigmentation, vitiligo or albinism?

Yes, there are restrictions. As it was said, removing light hair with laser hair removal is impossible. Also a difficult case is red hair (Scandinavian skin phototype). They are taken, but with a probability of 50 to 50. There were cases when the hair left no worse than dark hair, and it happened that the laser did not work.

It is important to determine the nature of the features of the skin. At the household level, it is quite simple to determine whether laser hair removal is harmful or not: imagine whether heating the skin in a problem area will be harmful? If you don’t see anything good in this, then most likely you shouldn’t do hair removal.

Pigmentation, as a rule, we bypass the handle. In any case, it is better to consult a dermatologist.

11. What should you beware of when choosing a salon?

First of all, I would like to open my eyes to what methods of fraud there are in this area.

First, the laser. Now many salons are buying cheap Chinese diodes, which are ineffective. Very often in such salons prohibitively low prices for procedures, for example, 200 rubles for the upper lip. If this is not a promotion, but a regular price, then you should be wary.

Secondly, in lasers there is a part (a lamp or a handle as a whole) that needs to be changed. For example, in our laser, the handle needs to be changed every 600-700 thousand flashes, since the lamp power drops, and with it the result of the procedure. But many unscrupulous salons neglect this and shine with "empty" lamps. The effect is the same as at home under a light bulb.
Particularly cunning salons do the first 1-2 sessions on a normal laser so that the client sees the effect, and then, at 3-4 sessions, they can make an “empty” handle. As a result, a person is convinced that the point is in his features, and not in the flaws of the equipment, because at first there was an effect.

Thirdly, unscrupulous salons carry out procedures, despite clear signs that laser hair removal is not suitable for the client. Once a girl came to us with a request to rid her of the hair on her arms. She went to an expensive clinic for 1.5 years and did not get any effect. At the first glance, everything became clear: she had white translucent hair. When we said that, in principle, no laser can take such hair, she was shocked, she said that she could already buy a car for the money she left in that clinic.

Or one more case. A very swarthy man came with black hair on his back, belly and chest. The master noticed that they were already growing bristles and asked what they had done before. The client said that he had already gone to the laser. The master suggested that, probably, there was 1 session at the most, because the hair grew quite thickly. But the man admitted that he had already done 15 sessions on Alexandrite in an expensive clinic. Most likely, in order not to burn the skin (Alexandrite can only remove hair on the skin up to the 4th phototype), they removed the power to the maximum, but it was not enough to burn the hair. As a result, the man started our course from scratch. After the first session, the effect was immediately visible, about 99% of the hair that was in the active stage was gone.

Here's what no salon will tell you:

1. Laser hair removal does not permanently remove hair. Only for 12 months, in rare cases up to 5 years. We can say that forever, but subject to supporting procedures. After some time, some hairs will still wake up.

2. Laser hair removal does not happen completely without pain - there will still be unpleasant sensations. The difference is only in strength: from tingling, as in electrophoresis, to burns.

3. Some lasers can cause hair to grow back darker than it was before. Our specialists have recently encountered such an effect. The girls who, after visiting other salons, instead of a fluff on their hips, began to grow dark hair. My colleagues in the shop told me that after Alexandrite, unfortunately, sometimes this happens.

4. Before epilating the whole body, try the laser on a small area of ​​skin. For example, we conduct a free test drive - this is when you can do one armpit, see what happens in 2-3 weeks, and if the result suits you, then come to us for a serious procedure. And further. Some clients say that you need to find a laser that is right for you. So try different ones. We hope that the Soft laser salon will become your “own” place.

Laser hair removal - the right way to achieve permanent results in hair removal. This will require no more than seven procedures. If you properly prepare for the process, you can get rid of unwanted hair quite quickly and avoid unpleasant consequences from the laser.

How does laser hair removal work?

The laser sends a concentrated beam of light to the skin. It burns unwanted vegetation. The dark pigment of the hair helps to recognize it. As a result, the hair is destroyed: first, its growth stops, and then completely stops. After a while, the remnants of the burnt root are pushed out of the skin. new hair no longer appears from this follicle.
1) the condition of the hair before the procedure; 2) the laser affects the hair; 3) after a few days, the destroyed hair is removed from the skin; 4) skin after laser: smooth and even

However, the laser beam cannot affect all vegetation at once, it acts selectively, recognizing only hairs that are at a certain stage of development.

Any hair that grows on our body goes through three stages:

• anagen (growth phase, lasts from 2 to 3 years depending on the area of ​​the body);
• catagen (death phase, duration approximately 2 weeks);
• telogen (rest phase, takes 3 months).

The bad news is that the laser beam only affects hair in the anagen phase. This means that no more than 70–75% of all vegetation is available to the laser at any time, and it is this amount that is in the growth stage. Therefore, subsequent sessions of the procedure are required to "catch" those hairs that were not available to the laser during the first session.

Skin care after laser hair removal

If you trust good specialist or carried out the procedure on your own in compliance with all the instructions, then you can return to your normal life almost immediately after epilation. It is only important to give Special attention treated area of ​​skin. Check out this post-laser care plan.

In the first hours after the laser

Immediately after laser hair removal, you need to cool the skin. The easiest way is ice. Wrap ice cubes clean soft cloth and apply to the skin.
Be sure to wrap the ice in a cloth or thick disposable pad before applying to the skin.

Discomfort or burning sensation can also be relieved with a paracetamol tablet.

If you need to apply makeup to the laser treated area, do it with very light touches. Excess friction can increase the chance of scarring.

Sometimes, after the laser, swelling appears around the follicles, which look like large goose bumps. They should be treated as gently as possible. Do not rub in soothing cream. If a crust forms, do not peel it off, let it fall off on its own. Apply a thin layer of aloe vera ointment to the laser treated area to keep it moist. Repeat several times a day. Do not shave the damaged area while swelling and flaking persist.

1 day later

Avoid hot showers and baths for the first 24 hours after laser hair removal.

2 days later

Only after 48 hours can deodorant and perfume be used again. Whitening creams are also banned for two days. Give up fitness and intense physical activity for the first couple of days after laser hair removal: sweating, changes in body temperature and vasodilation do not contribute to skin healing.
After laser hair removal on the face, use make-up products with an SPF filter: additional protection is needed for the skin between laser sessions

3 days later

Do not swim in chlorinated water for three days after waxing. Do not wear coarse fabrics, avoid any strong rubbing of the skin.

1 week after laser hair removal

Don't plan on going to the beach right after laser hair removal. Wait a week before you can showcase your smooth skin. This is important because the skin after epilation is especially sensitive, and ultraviolet rays can cause irritation and burns. Be sure to use sunscreen, especially in the first seven days after the laser.

Do not pluck your hair after laser hair removal. Many women want to see the perfect result right away, and they resort to tweezers. But dying hairs should fall out on their own. And after plucking, an open pore can become an environment for infection.

After 2 weeks

After 10-14 days, the laser-treated hair should completely disappear. Facilitate their extraction from the pores will help soft scrub for the skin. Do not use scrubs with acids, but homemade sugar or coffee composition will work. It can be used 2 weeks after laser hair removal.

After 3 weeks

For the first weeks after laser hair removal, use sunscreen with a high SPF of 30 or higher.

Precautions When Using Laser Hair Removal

As attractive as the laser is, this hair removal method has a few important caveats. Laser hair removal is not for everyone. For some, this type of devegetation carries significant health risks.

The laser is contraindicated:

• pregnant women;
• nursing mothers;
• owners of dark skin;
• proponents of tanning;
• suffering from diabetes;
• having cancer.

Be sure to consult your doctor before laser hair removal if you are at risk.
If you are pregnant, do not decide on laser hair removal on your own, consult a specialist

Since ancient times, women have tried in every possible way to get rid of unwanted hair. Beautiful and smooth skin is the dream of every woman and girl. Over time, new methods and various procedures began to appear. All of them were painful to some extent, but none of them gave a 100% result. Until they thought of using a laser for these purposes.

The essence of laser hair removal

Why is laser hair removal so good? With its help, you can get rid of unwanted hair in a relatively short time, in some cases forever, but more often for a long period of time, and also significantly slow down their growth. On different treated surfaces, the effectiveness of the procedure may vary. You may need a different number of treatments for, say, the armpits and the bikini area. The maximum effect, on average, can be achieved in a course of 7-10 procedures. The procedure itself takes from 20 minutes to an hour, it depends on the size of the treated area.

Choose a reputable clinic for laser hair removal, such as Doctor Laser. In this case, the procedure will be carried out by a competent specialist using high-quality equipment. Read more at http://dr-lazer.com.ua. You will definitely be satisfied with the result.

Contraindications

Diseases of the endocrine system;

Acute or chronic diseases or neoplasms on the skin;

Diabetes;

Allergic reaction after the first procedure;

Pregnancy and age up to 16 years.

Preparing for laser hair removal

Procedure results

1 session of laser hair removal eliminates approximately 10-30% of hair. It may immediately seem that the hair grows even more intensively, but this is not so. The damaged follicle is pushed outward, and after 10-14 days it will simply fall out without outside help. For several days, you need to treat the treated surface delicately, do not use aggressive alcohol-containing substances, and cancel visiting the sauna and pool. Depending on the type of laser, you may have to refrain from sunbathing for up to 3 weeks. Although some modern systems allow you to go to the beach directly from the salon. This question must be asked to the master.

The only significant disadvantage of laser hair removal is its price. But is beauty worth it?

Excess hair on the body for many people, regardless of gender, is the subject of terrible complexes. Today is smooth clear skin- A feasible desire.

Laser hair removal is one of the methods that can save the patient from excess vegetation without special efforts for a long time. This article will tell you how laser hair removal works and how it works.

Today, laser hair removal is perhaps the most frequent and in demand. cosmetic procedure. The popularity of the procedure is due to the safety of the process. By following all the recommendations before and after the procedure, the patient will not have any side effects. The effect of laser hair removal is smooth skin for many years, and this is not an advertising slogan, but a reality.

How laser hair removal works: the method is based on the destruction of the hair follicle, after which it simply stops growing in the treated area. The laser device is able to remove hairs on small and large areas of the skin, the cooling device that the device is equipped with protects the skin from overheating and the appearance of age spots.

The duration and result of the procedure depends on the structure of the skin of the treated area: for more thin skin(armpit and bikini area) hair is removed faster, on the back - a little longer. For example, antennae over upper lip disappear in about 25 minutes, deep bikini takes up to 45 minutes, classic - 20 minutes.

Since the hair does not grow evenly, the effect of laser hair removal will need to be repeated. After the first procedure (again, depending on the skin area), 15 to 40% of the vegetation is removed.

Types, capabilities and a brief description of lasers for hair removal

Laser hair removal devices operate on short and long wavelengths. Depending on this, some devices may be more effective, others less so. There are devices that cause less discomfort to the patient compared to others. Also, each device is designed for a specific skin type.

alexandrite

Alexandrite laser is considered an effective device, it is used in many salons, and its effectiveness is quite high.

Advantages:

• the device is able to remove light hairs;
• there is no pain during the procedure;
• the risk of burns is minimal;
• fast result.

Cons of the device:

• too light or grey hair may not succumb to the device;
• the price of the procedure is high.

Ruby

The principle of operation of the ruby ​​laser epilator is based on short waves. This device is the oldest of all currently used, but is still used in beauty salons.

Advantages:

• low price of the procedure;
• works on any part of the body.

Minuses:

• duration of the process;
• underestimated efficiency;
• feeling of discomfort during the procedure;
• the possibility of an irritable reaction;
• the device is not suitable for red and blond hair, for dark skin.

diode

This device is equipped with a skin cooling function that removes discomfort during laser hair removal.

Advantages:

• unlike ruby, completely destroys the follicle;
• suitable for removing male more rigid vegetation;
• the procedure does not cause pain.

Minuses:

• not suitable for light hair.

neodymium

This laser operates at longer wavelengths. Laser hair removal with this device has a peculiarity: the action of the device goes directly to the hair follicle and the vessel that feeds it, so there is an effect even on fair hair.

Advantages:

• removes red and blond hair;
• removal is possible at a deeper level.

Minuses:

• the procedure is painful;
• frequent repetition of procedures compared to other lasers.