Upper lip laser hair removal

Often, women encounter such a nuisance as the formation of "antennae" above the upper lip. Because of this, they begin to complex about their appearance. Today, this problem is easily solved with the help of laser hair removal, which has its own characteristics and advantages.

One of the effective ways to remove hairs above the upper lip is laser hair removal. This procedure is aimed at removing unpleasant and unwanted hair using laser radiation. Such epilation differs from depilation in that the hair is removed completely from the root. Laser hair removal procedure is carried out using a device - a laser.

The radiation of waves contributes to the destruction of the melanin of the hair, which, in turn, starts a chain reaction. Melanin, which is located at the base and root of the hair, heats up and begins to destroy growth cells, the nutritional system of the hair. As a result, the weakened hair shaft falls out along with the root. It should be remembered that a small percentage of the roots are dormant, and several procedures should be carried out to completely get rid of unnecessary vegetation. The interval between hair removal, on average, ranges from 20 days to 1.5 months.In many ways, the exposure time between sessions depends on the thickness of the hair and the power of the device.

The main advantages of laser hair removal of the upper lip are:

• Durability of the result;
• Painless procedure;
• Safety for the skin (does not leave scars and scars);
• The time spent on removal is no more than 20 minutes;
• Minimal risk of allergic reactions.

Of the shortcomings, it is worth noting:

• High price. To completely get rid of vegetation, it is necessary to perform a series of procedures, thereby becoming an expensive operation;
• Multiple contraindications.

Laser hair removal, like any cosmetic procedure, has contraindications. In this case, there can be both absolute (when the procedure is strictly prohibited or it will not give a positive result), and relative contraindications (carrying out after the conclusion of a specialist or eliminating contraindication factors).

The absolute limits are:

1. Any stages and types of immune or oncological diseases;
2. Diabetes;
3. Intolerance to radiation or components of painkillers.

Partial restrictions include:

1. Very light, red or gray hairs;
2. Skin diseases in the acute or chronic stage;
3. Tan that is less than 1 month old or very dark skin
4. A large number of warts, moles, age spots in the area of ​​the upper lip;
5. Varicose veins;
6. The presence of diseases of a viral or infectious nature;
7. Allergy in the acute stage;
8. The presence of skin rashes, inflammation or irritation above the lip;
9. Pregnancy and lactation;
10. The period of the menstrual cycle, since at this time girls feel pain more acutely due to a reduced threshold of sensitivity;
11. Diseases associated with blood clotting;
12. The presence of fresh wounds, scratches, cuts of the skin above the lip;
13. Age period before puberty.

Despite the fact that laser hair removal is considered an off-season procedure, it has some limitations. So, in the summer, it is not recommended to remove the antennae with a laser due to active solar energy. It does not have the best effect on the skin and the result of the procedure. Another reason for refusing to carry it out in the summer is the presence of tanned skin. After epilation, age spots may form on it.

Based on this, the end of autumn is considered the most favorable time. But even at this time it is necessary to use sunscreen before going out. Before the first laser hair removal procedure, the patient should follow some rules:

• Complete a course of antibiotics at least 14 days in advance;
• Within two months, do not remove the hairs above the lip on your own;
• Within a month, do not sunbathe in the solarium and do not take natural sunbathing;
• Shave the hairs in a day or two, leaving 1-3 mm, as too long hair burns out from laser radiation and microburns of the skin are obtained;
• For 2 days, you need to start taking antiviral drugs if there are frequent appearances of herpes on the lips;
• Refuse cosmetics on the day of the procedure;
• During the week Stop using facial products that contain alcohol.

Laser hair removal is a procedure that takes place in several steps.

1. Consultation with a dermatologist, therapist to identify or confirm the absence of any contraindications. In addition, the skin color type will be determined by specialists. This is necessary for the correct choice of radiation parameters and the type of laser required. The patient also needs to be tested for the presence or absence of allergic reactions to drugs (cream, ointment for pain relief) and to laser radiation.
2. Applying painkillers to the skin. This stage can be skipped, as it depends on the preferences of the girl and her degree of sensitivity.
3. Conducting the epilation itself. At the very beginning of the procedure, the woman sits down in a chair, puts on special goggles. The doctor puts on the same glasses to save vision and the cornea of ​​the eye from laser beams. The procedure is carried out only on clean and dry skin of the lips by slowly directing the laser to the area with hairs. Most patient reviews agree that during the session a slight tingling sensation is felt in the area of ​​the upper lip. At the same time, laser radiation has a painless and anti-inflammatory effect.

Currently, the neodyne laser is the most effective. It is a long-wave equipment, which leads to a wide range of possibilities and high efficiency. This laser can treat both light hair and dark hair on tanned skin. In this case, the skin is not affected at all.This is possible due to the interaction of radiation not so much with the hair pigment, but with the vessels that feed the hair root.

The epilation process itself does not take much time, it lasts 15-20 minutes. It takes more time to anesthetize the skin above the upper lip - about 30–40 minutes, but this stage is optional. To completely get rid of unwanted hairs above the upper lip, it will take up to 5-7 sessions with an interval of up to 1.5 months. At the end of the session, panthenol is applied to the skin. It is designed to relieve minor inflammation and skin irritation, which disappears after 1-2 hours.

After hair removal, the skin needs special care. In order to avoid complications, you should follow these rules:

1. During the day, it is forbidden to wet or wipe the area under the nose with water, herbal decoction or tonic;
2. Within 2-3 days, you should not use any cosmetics;
3. Within two weeks after the first procedure and between subsequent procedures, reduce sunbathing;
4. It is recommended to use sunscreen and avoid tanning bed;
5. Refrain from going to the pool, bath, sauna for a month;
6. Take antiviral drugs for 3 days if there is a recurrence of herpes.

With improper skin care after epilation or poor-quality work of a doctor, a girl can expect such consequences as:

• Skin burn. This can happen in the case of an outdated apparatus or the doctor's unprofessionalism;
• The occurrence of herpes. Often this complication occurs in people with low immunity or chronic herpes;
• Folliculitis, to there is a purulent formation in the root of the hair. Most of this complication is the fault of the patient, who did not adhere to the basic rules of skin care;
• Complications with vision, eye diseases (conjunctivitis, redness, photophobia). Occurs when safety glasses were not used during laser hair removal;
• Rapid hair growth. May occur due to weak radiation, which does not remove hair. Such power, on the contrary, stimulates the growth of new hairs and strengthens thin hair;
• In some cases, it appears pigmentation;
• The formation of scars and scars with the wrong technology. During epilation, the skin could be damaged or an infection could be introduced.

To eliminate the risk of complications, it is necessary to consult with a therapist before epilation. You should also take a blood and urine test to exclude contraindications for the procedure for removing the antennae. Laser hair removal of mustache in girls is a necessary procedure to restore an attractive appearance. Epilation has both positive and negative aspects. In many ways, the result of the procedure is influenced by the individual characteristics of the organism.

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