Epilation with alexandrite laser

Alexandrite laser hair removal is considered the best way to remove hair. It has long been used in the field of cosmetology, because it has repeatedly proven safe to use and guaranteed results. This method will be indispensable for owners of dark body hair, as well as for those who are used to feeling constant self-confidence.

Before talking about the features of the alexandrite laser, you need to learn to distinguish between such concepts as epilation and depilation. In the first case, the hair follicle is destroyed or the vegetation is removed along with the root, and the second hair removal option provides for only superficial removal of unwanted hairs. Depilation does not affect the further growth of the hair, so after a couple of days the hairs reappear on the body.

This device has a high speed of operation, and due to the long wave, it allows you to set parameters that are in the range of 700-820 Nm.This factor is of particular importance, because with its help, doctors can adapt individually to each client.

It is recommended to process only dark hairs with such an apparatus, because it does not see vegetation with weak pigmentation. It is not recommended to use this method of hair removal for those women who constantly visit the solarium. The laser cannot recognize vegetation on tanned skin and starts attacking brown epithelial cells.

When it comes to new technologies, many people wonder if this technology is dangerous. Those customers who decide to remove hair with this equipment need not worry. This type of laser has been used in the beauty industry for a long time and has been monitored without adverse side effects.

Benefits include the following:

• if we talk about comfort, then if all the recommendations are followed, such hair removal will not be accompanied by painful sensations. For the procedure to be comfortable, you must have the necessary type of skin, vegetation. You will also need to properly prepare for the event;
• if the procedure is not performed by an old apparatus, you can not be afraid. Trademarks that produce an alexandrite laser offer their audience only high quality products. Among the most popular equipment is the laser machine from Candela;
• laser equipment of the latest releases is equipped with electronic components that allow you to make precise settings for each client.In this technique, there is a cooling system for the skin, which relieves pain;
• Lasers are highly efficient and have a large enough spot size to deal with a large amount of vegetation in a short time. In one flash, several follicles are processed at once, which reduces the period of discomfort to a couple of seconds;
• the procedure lasts from a couple of minutes to one hour based on the area of ​​the corrected area;
• alexandrite hair removal can be used for any part of the body, except for the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe eyes and ears;
• cosmetologists report that this type of hair removal is characterized by a very interesting side effect: rejuvenation. The laser tightens the skin, eliminates pigmentation and other pigments;
• the duration of the effect is one of the main advantages. After a course of hair removal, you will notice that the vegetation has disappeared for several years or forever.

The disadvantages of such a procedure include:

• session duration. No laser can eliminate vegetation that is in the growth stage or in dormant mode. For this reason, when new hair appears on the skin, the procedure should be resorted to again. However, this does not guarantee that all follicles will be destroyed;
• the result does not reach 100%. This suggests that the hair that is located in the treatment area cannot be completely removed. Some hairs will remain on the body. However, the percentage of “surviving” hairs after working with an alexandrite laser is the lowest;
• many people who decide to use this procedure note that smooth skin does not please them for so long.Within a few months, the vegetation begins to grow again, but to a lesser extent. Such cases often occur in practice. This is due to the fact that the follicles are able to recover;
• the cost of the procedure is one of the disadvantages. Every woman who has applied to a beauty salon knows that a full course of laser hair removal is accompanied by an impressive price tag. However, if you add up the depilation costs that you expect over several years and compare them with the price of 8-10 epilation procedures, you can see the benefit;

• there is an opinion that this procedure is overpriced when compared with other types of laser equipment, even if we talk about a diode laser. This is due to the fact that the cost of one flash of alexandrite is quite expensive, because the device itself and its maintenance are not cheap. But due to the fact that the removal of vegetation using this device is 20-30% more effective, a smaller number and duration of sessions are required. As a rule, with alexandrite hair removal, 3-8 procedures are enough. The break between sessions is 4-8 weeks. The final price of the course will be comparable to other types of laser systems;
• such equipment is not universal. This method is not suitable for everyone, but only for the category of customers who have certain features of appearance. But if this type of laser suits you directly, you should not look for other options;
• as in other types of laser hair removal, alexandrite can cause abrasions, scars, age spots, and an allergic reaction.Such troubles can manifest themselves if you have not properly prepared for the procedure or due to the individual characteristics of the patient.

Any type of hair removal is indicated for people who suffer from excess hair on the body. As a rule, this fact is associated with genetics. Usually women belonging to the Caucasian nation, Chechens and Armenians face this problem. In some nations, fluff above the upper lip is considered normal, but modern society requires smoothness from the female body, regardless of nationality.

Another reason for the appearance of excess hair in certain areas of the body may be associated with hormonal imbalance. If you suspect that this fact is related to this kind of violation, contact an endocrinologist who will help you eliminate the source of the problem. Solving issues related to the hormonal background helps to prevent the appearance of excess vegetation in the wrong areas of the skin in the future.

Indications for the procedure include:

• increased growth of vegetation on the visible part of the body due to a hormonal failure;
• inflammatory process after depilation;
• the desire to abandon permanent depilation procedures, eliminating excess vegetation forever;
• the formation of ingrown hairs, as well as irritation after shaving.

There are also contraindications:

• poor blood clotting;
• lactation period;
• the period of bearing a child, as well as 2-3 months before when you are planning a pregnancy;
• you can not combine epilation with hormonal therapy;
• the presence of diabetes;
• diseases of the skin of any nature, as well as numerous moles, birthmarks;
• in the presence of problems of the circulatory system.

The process of removing excess vegetation with an alexandrite laser is similar to classical hair removal. The procedure itself consists of three parts:

• preparatory process. In order for the operation to be of high quality, it is necessary to wait until the length of the hairs reaches 3-5 mm. This suggests that you should not shave for 5-7 days;
• depilation. To perform epilation, you do not need to resort to auxiliary anesthesia with injections or creams. Special equipment affects the hair roots locally, preventing the skin around the treated area from heating up. Not only women, but also men with any type of epithelium and hair can resort to the procedure. However, the greatest efficiency can only be achieved by those who have such a skin type as Celtic, Nordic, dark or European;
• session end. After 40-45 minutes, the epilation process is considered complete. The specialist treats the skin with cooling gels that can soothe the skin. Such a tool can eliminate the appearance of burns and age spots.

After epilation, some measures should be observed. The beautician who will perform this procedure will advise you to use a special cream after epilation. They should be used within two or three days. It is best to apply the remedy until the inflammation disappears completely.

What is prohibited:

• for two weeks it is not allowed to visit solariums and beaches;
• during the course of laser hair removal, you can not resort to shugaring or waxing. You can only use a razor or depilatory cream;
• before the procedure, refrain from visiting the pool, sauna, solarium and the beach;
• use sunscreen for a couple of months after your last laser hair removal session.

Most of the reviews about laser hair removal are positive. Those to whom this procedure did not help report that they neglected the recommendations of their beautician and decided to use an alexandrite laser on hairs with light pigmentation. For such purposes, a neodymium laser is more suitable.

Girls who decide to use this type of hair removal share their impressions, reporting that hair falls out immediately after the procedure and does not grow back for a long time. You can forget about things like a razor or depilatory creams that only get rid of hair for a couple of days. The laser eliminates hair for a long time, thereby allowing you to feel self-confidence.

Many report that for a long time they were glad that the hair did not appear. Their appearance became noticeable during pregnancy, which was facilitated by a change in hormonal levels.This has nothing to do with the effectiveness of the laser, because hormonal changes cause significant changes in the body.

In some comments there are mentions of the high cost of the procedures, but they are fully offset by the duration of the hair removal, saving on a razor, as well as a sense of self-confidence. You can forget about stubble and go to the beach any day, as well as wear short skirts, without thinking that stubble has already grown on your legs and there is no time for depilation.

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