laser hair removal 

Contents

 1 Laser hair removal

 2 Preparing for the laser session

 3 types of lasers used for hair removal

 4 success factors and effectiveness of laser hair removal treatment 

 5 The number of sessions needed in laser treatment

 6 The cost of laser hair removal treatment

 7 Pros of using laser hair removal

 8 side effects of laser hair removal 

 9 facts about laser hair removal

 

 Laser hair removal

The problem of excessive hair growth in unwanted places on the body is one of the most annoying and embarrassing things for women, and traditional hair removal methods require effort and time, and are also considered temporary solutions to this problem. roads; Therefore, women always seek to find solutions and alternative ways to permanently remove hair, such as resorting to the laser method of hair removal, which aims to address the problem of excessive hair growth and prevent its growth again. In the recent period, laser hair removal operations that many women and sometimes men resort to in order to permanently get rid of excess hair from different areas of the body have spread, such as the area under the armpits, legs, chest, back, face, and other areas of the body; As the laser technology for hair removal depends on shining a very focused and intense laser light on the hair follicles, and thus the laser light destroys the roots and hair follicles and weakens them significantly.

Preparing for the laser session

 To prepare for the laser hair removal session, there are some instructions that must be followed before, during and after the session, and these are the most important instructions:

Before the session:

You must stop hair removal using the wax method or the epilator 6 weeks before the session, because the laser technology targets the hair roots, which will disappear if the hair is removed by one of the mentioned methods that removes it from the roots.

 Avoid exposure to the sun before and after 6 weeks of the session, because the sun weakens the effectiveness of the laser when removing the hair.

 During the session:

The specialist doctor and the person who will conduct the session must wear protective glasses from laser rays.

 Placing a layer of cold gel on the area, which protects the outer layers of the skin and facilitates the penetration of laser rays into the skin.

 The specialist conducts an experiment to find out the appropriate positions for the laser on the areas from which hair is to be removed, and also verifies that there are no negative symptoms of treatment.

 After the session:

Applying ice packs or cold water to the laser-treated area to relieve bothersome irritation. Set an appointment for the next session 4 or 6 weeks after the previous session.

Types of laser used for hair removal 

There are several types of specialized lasers for hair removal:

Alexandrite:

It is a very effective device on white skin, and is painless, and it is the most expensive type of laser.

Longwave Indig:

 It is one of the latest, least dangerous, and best-used laser devices for brown skin.

Intense light:

 It is less effective than laser and more dangerous.

Diode:

 It is an effective and painless device, but it is of little use.

Success factors and effectiveness of laser treatment for hair removal 

 For the success and notice of the results of laser treatment, there are some factors that determine its effectiveness and success.

 Such as:

The experience and skill of the specialist responsible for carrying out this treatment.

 Availability of the used laser devices and techniques.

Choosing the appropriate type of laser according to the skin type and its receptivity to the treatment.

 The number of sessions required for laser treatment

 It is not possible to specify a specific time to reach the expected result, but it depends on several factors, including:

 hair colour.

The area to be treated. The type of laser used. 

and gender (male, female).

The cost of laser hair removal treatment

 The cost of the laser depends on two factors:

number of sessions.

 The size of the areas and the time needed to do the laser sessions.

 Pros of using laser hair removal 

 Removing excess hair by laser has some advantages that the person who chose this method over other methods will notice, and these are some of the advantages:

The laser does not require a large amount of time for the hair removal process, as it removes it in a very short time, unlike other methods.

 The laser works well in different areas of the body, not just on specific areas.

With laser treatment, hair growth becomes lighter, softer and lighter than before.

 Laser treatment is a permanent solution to the problem of excessive hair.

Less likely to bleed, as is the case with shaving.

 Side effects of the laser when removing hair

 Despite its advantages and benefits, some temporary side effects may occur, including:

 The appearance of the skin as if it was sunburned for a day or two, but cold compresses and moisturizers will solve this problem.

 Skin irritation and redness.

Peeling of the skin.

 Injuries to the eye in case of non-compliance with wearing protective glasses for laser treatment.

Pigmentation in the skin of the areas treated with the laser, which becomes dark for a while, and the skin usually returns to its natural color.

Some types of laser expose the skin to the problem of acne.

Facts about laser hair removal

These are some facts that must be clarified to the person who is going to do laser hair removal sessions:

The effectiveness of the laser on dark and coarse hair on white skin is better than its effectiveness on light or fine hair.

 It is not recommended to remove hair with laser for skin that has been exposed to tan, or what is known as (tan).

Lasers do not cause skin cancer.

 The laser does not penetrate under the skin, so it does not have any negative effect on any internal organs such as the ovaries, uterus or other internal organs.

 Side effects of laser treatment can occur, such as redness, swelling, and itching, but they do not last for more than three days.

The laser does not remove hair by 100%, but rather reduces its growth significantly.