BEAUTY: Everything about Laser Epilation
September 23, 2008 – 10:11 pm
Hair removal, laser epilation or depilation is a popular beauty method in our modern world. Day by day, it is becoming more and more popular. People wonder about what it is, how it is applied, what the side effects are and many other things.
What is Laser Epilation?
Laser epilation is the easiest and fastest way of hair removal. It is a moderately new way of beauty. Hair removal with laser method has been used for 20 years. The laser light used is absorbable. The heat of the laser does not give harm to the skin. There is a cooling system. The light only clears off the hair.
Who os Laser Epilation suitable for
Is laser epilation suitable for anyone? Is there gender, age and health limitation for depilation? Indeed, hair removal is suitable for anyone +12 with dark color hair. If the hair is light color, the laser light is not absorbed.
Hair removal with laser is a safe method if the requirements are fulfilled. However, it is not suitable for everyone. It is not applied to the people who have grey hair or who are suntanned, sensitive to the light and dark skinned.
Advantages of Laser Epilation
Laser hair removal method is pain free and it does not take long time. For instance, the small skin parts are cleaned in just a few minutes. It can be applied to the entire body in a single session. There is not risk of communicable diseases such as AIDS, Hepatitis B and C.
Is Laser Epilation dangerous?
Depilation technique is not a new one. It is the result of many experiments and for the last few years it became more popular. Laser epilation is applied by dermatologists. If any reaction occurs, it is under the control of professionals. Laser light has not a cancerous effect. However, before using a detailed examination of skin is necessary. Applying light to mole and problematic skin parts is not recommended.
How many Laser Sessions are necessary?
The hair has three periods. These are growing, standstill and fall periods. Most of the hairy areas of body are in falling period. The time that hair is most sensitive to the laser is growing one. In other periods, hair is not affected by light. So laser epilation should be applied a few times. Laser sessions depend on the skin, skin color, hair, hair color, coarseness of hair and hormones. For permanent solution, 3 -8 sessions are necessary.
Side effects of Laser Epilation
Laser epilation does not give much pain. It changes from person to person. However, it is just like needle pain. After session, rash, swelling may occur. But these are just temporary things. They do not affect the live of the patient. Another temporary situation is incrustation of skin. It disappears in a few days. The color change of skin is a very rare situation. The skin gets normal in 6 -12 months totally.
Laser Epilation Treatment
Before treatment no other method should be used for hair removal. The patient should not suntan or get solarium. Laser is not applied to dark skin. During treatment, laser bunch is applied to the hairy area. The hair is cleared in half a second. After treatment if any serious effect occurs, consult to doctor. However, light pain, rash and swelling is normal. After laser depilation, do not expose skin directly to the sun for at least two weeks.
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