Laser hair removal, despite its increasing popularity and use among both men and women, is still shrouded in a certain amount of uncertainty. There is a lot of discussion around this topic regarding efficacy, safety, as well as pain. There are often questions about whether laser hair removal hurts, whether it can irritate the skin, whether it works on light hair, and many other myths that have grown up around the subject.
Does laser hair removal hurt?
One of the issues that is most relevant to laser hair removal is whether the treatments are painful. This is not surprising, as no one likes to cause themselves pain or discomfort, and repeating a whole series of treatments that cause pain does not appear very positive. However, it is worth noting an important point, which is that the pain threshold varies depending on the individual circumstances of a particular person. What will be a mild discomfort for some will be a pain hard to bear for others. The important thing, however, is that the pain and discomfort can be reduced. Some lasers are already equipped with special cooling heads, while with others an external cooling system can be used to effectively reduce the pain experienced.
Is depilation of light hair possible?
Doubts about light hair removal have their cause in the first lasers used in the early days of laser hair removal. At the time, the devices were not as sensitive, precise and focused to work effectively on light and fine hair. Nowadays, the power of the laser can be adjusted to individual parameters, which are selected by measuring the level of pigment in the skin and hair. As a result, depilation is also effective for light-colored hair.
Can hair regrowth occur after hair removal?
It is worth noting that hair will still grow back after the first treatment is performed. For the full effect, the treatment should be repeated about 6-8 times, depending on the structure of the hair, as well as the area depilated. It is also important to maintain an interval between treatments. Usually it should be several weeks, during which waxing or depilatories should be avoided. During the regrowth of hair after depilation, you can manage with a razor. After a whole series of treatments, the skin should be smooth and the problem of unwanted hair eliminated. After a period of several years after completing a series of treatments, individual hairs may still grow back in some places, in which case one treatment is enough to get rid of the problem.
Is sunbathing after depilation advisable?
The issue of tanning after depilation is one of the reasons why the best time to start a series of treatments is autumn and winter. This is because immediately after the laser hair removal procedure, sunlight should be avoided, which can further irritate the skin. In addition to the sun, saunas, chlorinated water and hot baths should also be avoided, which can also irritate the skin.
Is facial epilation safe?
Even though laser body hair removal has managed to gain confidants and inspire confidence, facial epilation still raises concerns, especially about safety. Of course, this is not surprising, since facial skin is much more sensitive and prone to irritation, so depilating this area is still a concern. As with body laser hair removal, the laser power is set based on measurements, with full care and safety guarantees. Removing unwanted hair from the face is therefore as safe as from other areas of the body.