Laser epilation is one of the most popular treatments used by patients of aesthetic medicine clinics. Nowadays, many different treatments are offered with which epilation is performed. However, which laser is the most effective, which one to choose? Find out what laser hair removal is, who can undergo it and what epilation treatments are available at our clinic.
Laser epilation – what is it?
Laser epilation is a procedure that permanently removes body and facial hair. It is based on treating the hairy part of the body with beams of light emitted by a laser. They reach the hair follicles, which absorb energy, hair destruction occurs. To achieve adequate results with laser epilation, it is not enough to perform a single treatment. This is because it is required to perform the entire series several weeks apart. It is worth noting, however, that epilation is a treatment that, once the entire series is completed, does not need to be repeated. Besides, one of the main advantages of epilation is the lack of irritation (which is caused, for example, by shaving). Laser epilation can be applied to body parts such as:
- face
- legs
- bikini area
- arms
- armpits
- back
- buttocks
Laser epilation can be performed by various methods. If you are wondering which treatment to choose, below are the types of laser epilation available at our clinic.
GentleLase laser
The GentleLase laser is an alexandrite laser that can be used for both permanent body and facial hair removal. What sets this laser device apart is its dual wavelength and high concentration of energy. The laser energy destroys the hair follicles, making it permanent. Reduction of pain during the procedure is achieved through a high-tech DCD (Dynamic Cooling Device) cooling system. In addition to the DCD system, the system allows the treatment parameters to be adjusted for all skin phototypes. It is used for hair from almost all parts of the body, even the most sensitive.
Laser Vectus
The Vectus laser is characterized primarily by the presence of an intelligent sensor of melanin levels in the skin – Skintel. It allows the appropriate selection of treatments. Vectus like GentleLase results in permanent and complete removal of even light and red hair, but one treatment is not enough to achieve the final result. The best results will be obtained by repeating the treatments a minimum of 6 times, depending on the needs of the individual skin and body area at intervals of about 6 to 10 weeks. The number of treatments also depends on the individual predisposition of the patient.
Motus AX laser
Another device designed to perform laser epilation is the Laser Motus AX. This is another alexandrite laser that guarantees permanent hair removal. It uses a 755nm light beam that heats the hair follicles, which absorb the energy. This leads to the destruction of hair. The laser is designed for epilation of all parts of the body, among others. Abdomen, bikini, back or legs. The Motus laser treatment is characterized by high efficiency – 4 treatments performed at approximately four-week intervals are enough to achieve the total, final effect. When performing the procedure, the specialist selects the appropriate parameters for the patient individually, depending on skin phototype and hair characteristics. The treatment is virtually painless, which is guaranteed by a special sapphire “Moveo” head with a cooling mechanism.
Laser Thunder MT
The Thunder MT laser is another device used in laser hair removal. It is distinguished by an innovative combination of two light sources with wavelengths of 755nm (Alexandrite laser) and 1064 nm (Nd:YAG), which guarantee the highest efficiency in removing unwanted hair from almost all parts of the body. The thermal energy emitted by the laser destroys the hair. The number of treatments that will give the desired effect depends on the predisposition of each patient, but the standard is 4 to 6 sessions.
As we can see, there are many treatments for laser hair removal. The best way to choose the right method is to consult a specialist who, after an initial examination, will select an individualized treatment plan appropriate to each patient’s predisposition.