For several years now, more and more women are permanently giving up razors and epilators, heading to beauty salons to effectively get rid of unwanted hair once and for all. However, many people still hesitate to undergo the first procedure due to fear of pain, lack of effect or restrictions after the procedure. What does it really look like? What should you know about the laser hair removal procedure before its first implementation?
Under the supervision of a specialist
This is the first and most important point when it comes to laser hair removal. When looking for a place to perform procedures, only specialized clinics that have experience in such treatment and enjoy a positive evaluation should be considered. This will be a guarantee of quality and safety, in such a place you can trust professionals who will take care of everything going as it should.
Different types of lasers
Before laser hair removal, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the offer of a specific clinic. In our clinic, patients can choose one of four different lasers for hair removal, namely:
- Vectus laser
- Motus AX laser
- Soprano ICE laser
- GentleLase laser
The use of each of them is characterized by a slightly different action and technique of laser hair removal. It is worth familiarizing yourself with the work of each and making a choice or consulting with a professional in the office, who will know everything about laser hair removal, so will advise you on the choice of laser and answer any questions and doubts. .
Preparation for laser hair removal
No special preparation for the procedure before laser hair removal is needed. All the patient needs to do is shave the part of the body that is to be treated, leaving a small area to collect hair parameters before the procedure begins. You should also avoid using lotions, tanning agents or depilatory creams before the procedure.
Healing after laser hair removal
Depending on the type of laser used, as well as the level of skin sensitivity, slight redness or sensitivity may occur. Any signs of irritation should disappear within 2-3 days. No special healing is needed after laser hair removal, but you should avoid using cosmetics for irritated skin, hot baths and swimming in chlorinated water, visiting a sauna and jacuzzi.
Tanning after laser hair removal
The issue of tanning after laser hair removal is understandable and does not depend on the chosen method of hair removal. After treatment with each of the lasers, it is recommended to enhance the skin’s protection from the sun. During the series of procedures, avoid excessive exposure of the skin to the sun and use a high level of protection – creams with a minimum SPF filter of 30, which will prevent unwanted effects caused by UV rays. For this reason, it is better to opt for a series of laser hair removal procedures in the fall or winter to avoid the problem of dangerous sun rays, and in the summer to enjoy perfectly smooth skin.
Consequences of laser hair removal
This is probably one of those questions that most interests people who are considering hair removal treatment. Regardless of the type of laser used, one treatment will not bring the desired result. In any case, the depilation procedure must be repeated at least four times. The number of necessary procedures depends primarily on the area in which the treatment is performed. It is also necessary to observe the appropriate interval between the first and second hair removal procedures – depending on the area from 4 to 8 weeks. Observing these intervals is important for obtaining the proper effect from the entire series of procedures. After completing the entire series, you will be able to enjoy perfectly smooth skin without the need to shave it, fight irritation, regrowth or ingrown hair.