Laser epilation

Laser hair removal - what do you need to know?

Laser epilation is a modern and most effective method of removing unwanted hair on almost any part of the body. The principle of operation of the laser is as simple as possible - a concentrated beam of light affects the natural pigment melanin, thereby destroying the hair follicle. As a result, the hair falls out and does not grow back or grows thinner and lighter.

Laser hair removal is recommended for women who want to get rid of body hair for a long time, especially if there are complications from conventional types of hair removal - ingrown hair and inflammation of the follicles. We will talk about the advantages in more detail below.

Laser hair removal: pros and cons

Advantages of laser hair removal

1. Laser hair removal is absolutely safe. It does not affect the health and general condition of the body. There is a myth that the laser has a negative effect on the blood vessels, but in fact its effect even on the skin is minimal, because the beam is highly precise and affects only the hair follicle, and the depth of penetration is controlled by a cosmetologist.
2. The ability to get rid of unwanted hair and forget about razors, epilators, sugaring and other annoying procedures forever.
3. A quick procedure that does not require you to make additional efforts, any specific preparation or excessive time. One session lasts about 30 minutes.
4. The laser does not leave scars and scars in any case, even redness and irritation are quite rare. Modern equipment has special nozzles that prevent overheating and damage to the skin.
5. Modern lasers are so delicate that they can be used to treat hypersensitive skin in the deep bikini area. In addition, at the client's request, additional local anesthesia can be used to make the procedure as comfortable as possible.

Disadvantages of laser hair removal

1. Since the effectiveness of the procedure directly depends on the amount of melanin in the hair, light hair is removed worse. That is why the laser is not effective when removing white hairs, gray hair and downy hair.
2. We are often asked: "How much laser hair removal is enough?" Since body hair does not grow at the same time, after completing the main course, you need to undergo 1-2 additional sessions per year to remove the hair that was in a state of sleep.

Which laser is better?

The LeoDerm clinic in Lviv uses three of the latest diode laser systems for laser hair removal:

• Asclepion Monolith;
• AsclepionMeDioStar Next Pro.
• AsclepionMeDioStar Next;

The advisability of using one or another laser is determined by a dermatologist depending on the condition of your skin, its phototype, treatment area (bikini, armpits, lower legs), as well as the density and thickness of body hairs.

Most recently, we received the new Asclepion Monolith device, which has already shown its effectiveness in the fight against hypertrichosis (excessive growth of facial and body hair) and hirsutism (too thick body hair).

The modern device for laser hair removal has an improved control system that monitors each laser pulse, its depth and intensity. And the improved cooling system reduces discomfort during the procedure.

Asclepion Monolith has a flexible system of settings for working with auricles and other hard-to-reach places, and also significantly reduces the time of the procedure due to a higher frequency of flashes.

How to prepare for laser hair removal?

Preparation for laser epilation does not require specific tools or skills. However, cosmetologists provide a list of recommendations that will help enhance the effect of the procedure.

• For 14 days, limit exposure to the sun or use sunscreens with a high level of protection and closed clothing. It is also necessary to refuse visiting the solarium.
• In 3-4 weeks you need to give up any type of epilation. It is forbidden not only to use wax and sugar, but also to pluck individual hairs.

Although in theory you can do laser hair removal with any length of hair, it will be optimal to shave the areas 6-12 hours before the procedure.

• If we are talking about laser hair removal under the armpits, do not use deodorant or other cosmetic products before the procedure. The skin should remain clean.

How many laser hair removal sessions are needed?

This is the most common question and there is no clear answer to it. As we mentioned above, body hair does not grow at the same time. The laser acts only on hair follicles in the active phase. As you know, approximately 70-80% of the follicles are sleeping and only 20-30% are active, and it is this hair that we see. During the procedure, the laser affects precisely these follicles. Therefore, for the complete removal of hair in the selected area, several procedures are required to eliminate at least 95% of the follicles.

The duration of the course of laser hair removal and the number of sessions is always individual and can range from 6 to 15 procedures (in individual cases, the number may be higher). They directly depend on gender (men have thicker hair on the body), age (at an older age, hair bulbs are better exposed), hormonal background (if excessive hair growth is associated with changes in the level of hormones, then such epilation requires more sessions), as well as the thickness, color and structure of the hair.

How does laser hair removal work?

The algorithm of work at the "LeoDerm" clinic in Lviv is as follows:

1. Before the first laser hair removal procedure, the doctor will find out your skin type, the condition of the hair follicles, and the absence of contraindications.
2. Next, the doctor adjusts the optimal laser mode for you and applies a special gel to the skin.
3. Laser hair removal itself lasts 20-30 minutes, depending on the size of the area treated by the laser and the thickness of the hair.
4. After the procedure, the doctor removes the remaining gel, disinfects the skin and applies a sedative to avoid irritation as much as possible.

Laser hair removal can be considered successful if 30% of visible hair has been removed in one session. Do not be alarmed if a small area of ​​burnt hair remains after removing the hard hair. They cannot be pulled out, removed with a scrub or other means. Time will pass, and they will fall out by themselves.

Doctors note that after only 2-3 procedures, the amount of regrown hair decreases, it becomes weaker and lighter. Most often, a full course consists of 6 to 15 procedures, but in some cases more is needed (in particular, this means an unstable hormonal background).

What can not be done after laser epilation?

It is strictly forbidden to use such depilation methods as sugaring, waxing, and electroepilator on the parts of the body exposed to the laser. Use a razor to remove hair between individual laser hair removal sessions, which are held every 1-1.5 months.

In the first 24 hours after the procedure, you should avoid the gym, sauna and hot shower.

For the first 2 weeks after the procedure, use a sunscreen with a high degree of protection. If possible, wear closed clothing. During this period, refuse to visit the solarium, the beach.

Do not use deodorant for 24 hours after epilation in the armpit area, because its components can cause additional skin irritation.

Who can not do laser hair removal?

Contraindications to laser hair removal also exist, as in any cosmetology procedure. They include:

• oncology;
• varicose veins;
• herpes in the acute stage;
• diabetes;
• hepatitis;
• blood coagulation disorders
• colds and other infectious diseases;
• pregnancy at any term and lactation period;
• burns, scars.

Contraindications to laser facial hair removal are tattoos, past use of tightening threads and injectable drugs (fillers, botox, hyaluronic acid).

A relative contraindication is a large number of moles in the affected area. The presence of one or two moles is not a problem, as they will be covered with special pads to avoid damage.

How much does a course of laser hair removal cost?

Prices for laser hair removal in Lviv at the LeoDerm clinic can be found below. The price is for one session. In addition, the clinic constantly delights its customers with promotions and personal discounts. You can learn more about this from the manager at the phone numbers listed on the website.