Laser removal of hair – one of the effective methods allowing to get rid of undesirable vegetation on body. However along with advantages it has also some shortcomings. What it is necessary to know about laser removal of hair?
Essence of laser epilation
The laser destroys hair and its bulb. The light beam passes through skin, without injuring it, and is absorbed by hair pigment (melanin). Thus, the laser reacts to dark dots. Best of all the method affects hair when they are in growth phase therefore they should be shaved some days before holding procedure. For removal of all hair it is necessary to carry out several procedures.
Who suits laser epilation
In view of the principle of influence of the laser, it should be noted that this method is suitable not for all but only for women with light skin and dark hair. The laser does not work at fair and red hair as he just does not distinguish them.
Pay attention to that fact that some areas are more difficult for removal of hair by means of the laser are forearms and hip.
The laser epilation has contraindications:
- opaque or suntanned skin (risk of depigmentation or transparent spots on skin);
- sites with birthmarks or damages of skin;
- pregnant women;
- people with skin diseases;
- children.
Duration and efficiency
The laser affects only visible hair, at the same time growth rate at them different. Therefore you should visit several sessions, at least three completely to get rid of hated filaments.
If you think that laser removal of hair will save you forever from this problem, it is mistake. Any part of hair indeed will not grow any more. For few years you will forget about hair, but then is made a fresh start.
It is also necessary to remember that the hormonal changes, for example, happening during menopause, can cause growth of hair in spite of the fact that before that the procedure has been carried out. It is the nature, and it is stronger. Thin and vellus hairs, can also darken.
Advantages of laser epilation
Removal of hair by this method has many advantages which have quite estimated already many women.
Among them:
- this method allows to process big part of the body at once;
- removal of hair happens without serious consequences;
- for quite long term you forget about problem.
Despite all conveniences which are given by this way there are also some shortcomings. The main shortcoming is that it is necessary to limit stay in the sun. Skin should not sunbathe at all. Before holding session it is necessary to avoid in general 1-2 months the sun.
There can be also following problems:
- reddening and puffiness around the processed hair,
- possibility of emergence of light or dark stains,
- very seldom – burns.