With the advent of laser technology in cosmetology, many procedures have become easy to perform. The word “laser” is an acronym (a type of abbreviation), which in the Russian language has long become an independent word. Literally, "laser" means a high-energy light source that can be focused and converted into a highly targeted beam. One of the methods of laser technology in cosmetology is laser hair removal.

Laser hair removal is one of the fastest and effective ways remove excess hair once and for all. In just a few procedures you can achieve smooth and soft skin on almost any area of ​​the face and body. If all requirements for the procedure are met, it is completely safe and does not cause harm to health. You can do it in the network of laser hair removal salons Lachance.

Pros and cons of laser hair removal

Under the influence of a laser beam passing along the hair shaft, cells containing melanin are heated and the hair follicle is subsequently destroyed. In this case, the skin is not damaged, but is slightly heated and cools quickly. Laser hair removal allows you to remove only those hairs that have grown 3-5 mm and are visible on the surface, that is, they are in the active growth phase (anagen). But there are always “spare” or dormant hair follicles that enter the anagen phase after the procedures, so several sessions are required to completely remove unwanted hair.

Like every procedure, this method and its use immediately revealed pros and cons that you should be aware of before the sessions. The main disadvantage of laser hair removal is the mandatory contrast of hair and skin so that the melanin contained in the hair, and not in the skin, absorbs laser radiation.

So, for example, in the case of dark hair on dark skin or light (red) hair on light skin, the desired effect is practically not achieved. To obtain the effect, you need dark (dark brown) hair on light skin, then the laser beam will be absorbed by the hair. But today it is possible to solve these problems; to do this, you just need to select the necessary type of laser exposure. The latest generation laser systems operate on a diode laser, the range of which covers both any skin type and any hair color (except gray hair). Unfortunately, there are not many centers offering diode laser hair removal services. One of these is the Epilas hardware cosmetology center.

A relative disadvantage is the cost of the procedure, but if you consider that the effect of laser hair removal is the complete absence of hair, then the disadvantage may seem like a big advantage.

What are the advantages?

• No severe pain during the procedure.
• No damage to the skin in the form of scars.
• Long-lasting effect after the course (up to 6 years), and in the case of ideal hair-skin contrast - getting rid of it forever.
• Short duration of the hair removal session.

Preparation for laser hair removal and its implementation

The preparation consists of the fact that the patient needs to grow hair by at least 3-5 mm (in areas where other methods of hair removal or depilation were previously used). The choice of a length of 3-5 mm is also not accidental, since it is in this case that the effectiveness and painlessness of the procedure can be guaranteed.

Small areas of the skin are irradiated with a laser for a certain period of time. So, for example, the mustache area is treated for only 10-12 minutes, the bikini area – 10-15 minutes, and so on. The maximum time it takes to treat the surface of the thighs is 1 hour.

In patients with a high pain threshold, laser hair removal can be performed without anesthesia, but there are patients with a low pain threshold who cannot tolerate even a little pain. In this case, the affected area is treated with lidocaine gel.

In addition, modern laser machines are equipped with attachments that cool the skin during manipulation, which reduces its sensitivity. During hair removal, your eyes should be protected with dark glasses.

Results after a course of procedures

What undesirable consequences may occur?

Many patients, and especially men, are interested not only in the question of possible pain, but also in the consequences of this procedure. The occurrence of undesirable consequences of laser hair removal depends on the sensitivity of the skin and the presence of allergic reactions in the patient. In these cases, hyperemia may occur on the skin, which disappears within a few days.

In addition to redness, patients sometimes complain of swelling or bruising, as well as burn marks in the form of blisters. There are two reasons for this - recent and intense tanning, and the unprofessionalism of the cosmetologist. Both reasons are completely removable. Tanned skin has already received a large dose of ultraviolet radiation, and another stream of light can damage it, so the procedure cannot be carried out after tanning.

In the second case, an undesirable outcome can be prevented if you approach the choice of a salon and specialist, guided by the experience of the cosmetologist and the level of his professionalism, and not by a cheap and affordable price.

Mention should be made of patients with increased skin hair caused by hormonal imbalances. In order for laser or any other type of hair removal to help cope with the problem, you need to eliminate its original source, namely hormonal imbalance. Otherwise, the hair will grow again, even after several sessions. Using a laser, you can only achieve soft hairs (for hirsutism).

What not to do after?

To avoid swelling and redness, the cosmetologist immediately after laser hair removal applies special remedy, reducing skin irritation. It is also necessary to apply cream or lotion to the skin for several days to nourish and soften it. Even if burn marks appear (which is very rare), a special healing ointment (bepanthen, panthenol and others) should be used. If all instructions are followed, complications disappear within 7-10 days.

• Sunbathe in the sun and visit the bathhouse, sauna and solarium.
• Take antibiotics, hormonal drugs, antipsychotics, sulfonamides and other medications.
• Peel off scabs from burns to avoid areas of hyperpigmentation or scars.
• Go outside in sunny weather without applying sunscreen with SPF protection of at least 30 units.

Types of lasers for hair removal

The main difference in laser systems used in cosmetology is the wavelength. It is the wavelength that determines the final result and the desired effect.

1. Hair removal with diode laser (diode laser hair removal). The wavelength of the diode laser is 810 nm. It is used not only for hair removal with any skin type, but also for the treatment of hirsutism (coarse hair) and hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth). At the same time, coarse hair becomes soft and invisible, and soft hair disappear.
2. Laser hair removal with alexandrite laser. Wavelength – no more than 755 nm. Its use is epilation of blond and red hair, especially if the skin is highly sensitive. Another use is for areas of hyperpigmentation.
3. Laser hair removal with neodymium laser. The wavelength of this laser is 1063 nm, and the laser beam contains infrared light. Area of ​​application: hair removal of dark hair on dark or tanned skin, as well as removal of rosacea (network of capillaries), etc.
4. Ruby laser. The wavelength is 694 nm. Area of ​​application: hair removal of dark hair on light skin, as well as removal of pigmentation and tattoos made with multi-colored and rich paints.

FAQ:

• Photoepilation or laser hair removal: which is better? Photoepilation is a laser treatment method that uses rays of a wide spectrum of waves - from 400 to 1200 nm. The procedures are similar to each other, but photoepilation is a more universal method and is used where a more intense level of exposure is required.
• Electrolysis or laser hair removal: what to choose? These are completely different procedures with which you can achieve the desired effect. Electrolysis is more suitable for patients with fair skin and blond (red) hair.
• Is laser hair removal performed during pregnancy? It is best not to carry out any manipulations during pregnancy, including even the most harmless cosmetic ones. This is due to the fact that long-term results after them are not monitored in women and children, and during pregnancy, interference in the natural process of pregnancy is traditionally reduced to zero.
• Is laser hair removal harmful? The laser hair removal procedure is no more harmful than visiting a solarium.
• Does hair really disappear forever? Yes, but for this the skin must be light and the hair dark, so that a contrast is formed between them and all the rays are absorbed by dark hair with a high content of melanin pigment.
• How many procedures do you need to do to completely remove hair? The number of procedures in each case is determined by the cosmetologist strictly individually. To remove small hair, 1 to 3 procedures are enough, and for strong hair growth, 6 to 10 sessions may be required.
• Which laser is best for hair removal? The type of laser is selected individually in each case, taking into account skin type, color and hair condition.

Video of laser hair removal

Alexandrite laser

Video: Diode laser hair removal

Laser correction is the most effective and safe method of treating farsightedness, myopia, and astigmatism of various degrees in our time. This operation improves vision by eliminating the need for uncomfortable lenses or glasses.

As you understand, laser correction helps restore vision. But there are certain criteria for carrying out the operation.

• 1 month before surgery, contact correction is canceled.
• You need to take tests prescribed by your doctor.
• The operation is carried out as planned if you do not have acute chronic diseases.
• The day before the operation, the eyes begin to dribble.

Day of the operation

• Can not use cosmetical tools, creams, perfume.
• There must be changeable shoes.
• Clothes must have an open collar.
• Take sunglasses.
• Having a passport.

Period after surgery

In the first days, you may have watery eyes, poor reaction to light, and painful sensations. But the degree of manifestation is greater with PRK surgery, as well as with individual pain sensitivity.

You should not touch your eye for several days. You can’t squint your eyes or not wash your face for one day. You need to sleep on your back. And don’t forget to drip drops! The recovery process lasts from 1 to 7 days, complete healing takes several weeks or months.

Restrictions after surgery

• Eye injury.
• You cannot visit the baths.
• Alcohol is prohibited.
• A tan.
• Hormonal drugs.
• Taking vitamins.
• Pregnancy.
• Spicy or salty foods, limit coffee, highly carbonated drinks.
• Physical exercise.

How is laser vision correction performed?

There are several laser correction techniques. Below we will look at the most popular ones and analyze the advantages of each of them.

The LASIK system was invented after PRK and is more reliable and safe. Performed by an experienced specialist, this procedure can correct myopia up to 15 diopters, and reduces the rehabilitation period to just a few days.

Produced on the basis of very accurate computer calculations. This operation also preserves the anatomy of the layers of the cornea.

The first step is to separate the corneal layer into a flap using a surgical instrument called a microkeratome. It provides access to the middle layers of tissue in just 2-5 seconds, and painlessly. After this, using a laser, the corneal layer is transferred to the desired depth and then returned to its place. Literally a couple of hours after the procedure, you can safely return to your normal lifestyle.

• Very fast. The duration of the entire process is 10-15 minutes.
• This operation does not require hospitalization.
• Short recovery period.
• Full control over the process, guaranteeing safety.

Super LASIK - high standards ophthalmology. This method consists of precise “grinding” of the cornea by analyzing its surface, which the Keratron system is capable of. Using this technology, all irregularities of the cornea can be eliminated. Using a computer, the data is transferred to the laser. The beam selectively corrects uneven areas of the cornea. All distortions are eliminated and the quality of vision improves.

• Correction accuracy.
• Increase in vision more than 90%.
• Safety.
• Postoperative period.
• You may experience some discomfort for some time after surgery. Later, all sensations will pass without a trace. There are no restrictions on visual loads like after LASIK.
• It is better to come to the operation with a person who will accompany you home afterwards.

Femto LASIK – performed on the WaveLight FS200 femto laser. The beam is very careful with the corneal tissue, providing a perfect flap. Guarantees a quick rehabilitation process, without pain and discomfort.

• Excellent laser precision allows you to make a perfectly precise flap.
• Possibility of surgery for a patient with a thin cornea.
• Small risk of forming an incorrect flap.
• Fast flap formation – 6 seconds. Thanks to this, the eye tissue is less damaged.

Myths of laser correction

You can often hear that the retina is burned during correction. Of course this is not true. Such myths appear due to misconceptions about the operation.

If this were true, then during the first operation the patient would lose his vision. Therefore, only the cornea of ​​the eye is included in the operation. Most likely, Lasik and PRK are confused with laser coagulation of the retina; it is often performed before laser correction. But this is an optional procedure. Retinal damage can occur without surgery, if you have the prerequisites for this.

Also read: And why?

Many people say that the ophthalmologists who perform these operations wear glasses themselves. Are they hiding something? In fact, there are no secrets in correction. Do not forget that this surgical intervention, like other operations, does not provide a 100% guarantee of good result. Everyone who goes under a knife or laser must understand the risk.

Consequences of laser vision correction

Many people are afraid of bad consequences after laser vision correction. Yes, there may be consequences, but their percentage is so small that with the right approach, it does not exceed 0.05%. Deterioration of vision after surgery may be due to the following reasons:

• Incomplete correction. The patient was left with 0.5 – 0.7 diopters of myopia, astigmatism or farsightedness. In this case, additional correction is carried out, but not less than after 3 months. Such cases are very rare, and do not exceed 1 eye in 200 operations, but they happen even less often.
• Light cloudiness. Also a rare occurrence. Quick identification of problems in the patient helps to almost completely eliminate these problems. Complications can also occur if there are deviations in the operation itself.

Hello, dear friends!

Still, thoughts about laser vision correction do not leave me alone. I can’t even believe that you can get rid of eye problems once and for all, break your glasses, flush your lenses down the toilet and live a full life.

“But this is still an operation, an intervention in the body. Think 100 times!” - Mom warns me.

“The correction costs money. What if it doesn’t help? - the husband is being miserly.

“Perhaps all sorts of exercises, drops, vitamins would be better?” - whispers a cautious inner voice.

My dears, my dears!!! Where does this pessimism come from? Read this interesting article, you will learn that the history of laser vision correction goes back 30 years, and during this time the technique of performing the operation has been perfected. Do you also have doubts, dear readers? So, you should also study the information from this article.

Apparently, the issue of the safety of operations to restore vision occupies one of the main places in the minds of Russians.

Laser correction, the most popular method of correcting myopia, farsightedness and astigmatism, is the subject of a lot of articles and studies, and is discussed by visitors to numerous forums and blogs. And among adequate and truthful information, various kinds of conjectures and judgments often slip through, which truly frighten the inexperienced reader seeking the truth.

What you won’t learn from the messages of well-meaning online visitors: it’s harmful and painful, and during correction they remove a layer of the cornea, but the problem ITSELF is not eliminated, and you will have to walk around with a blindfold for several months, and laser correction cannot be done on nulliparous women, and vision then falls again... Horror, Horror, I want to close my eyes and, exhaling, say: “No-no, I won’t let you cut my eyes, it’s better to look like that!”

Cut your eyes! Where did this even come from? And who came up with horror stories about bandages, the lack of statistics on laser corrections and other misconceptions? It’s difficult to answer this question, but in order to establish the truth once and for all, let’s turn to an irrefutable source: the history of the issue.

Radial keratotomy

So, the first method of vision correction called “radial keratotomy” appeared back in the 30s. last century. Its essence was that incisions were applied to the cornea of ​​the eye (from the pupil to the periphery of the cornea), which subsequently grew together.

As a result, the shape of the cornea changed and vision improved. However, these first vision correction operations were accompanied by many serious complications (one of them was clouding of the cornea, leading to loss of vision).

The accuracy and stability of the result of such vision correction also left much to be desired, since the speed of healing depends on the individual speed of regeneration of the cells of each person’s body - some can boast that their wounds heal instantly, while others are forced to walk with a bandage for weeks due to for the slightest scratch...

And besides this, the surgeon’s instruments were often far from micron precision. It was this method that gave rise to many rumors and prejudices that frighten people of the 21st century.

This method received a new life in the 70s, when it was improved by the famous ophthalmic surgeon Svyatoslav Fedorov. New diamond instruments and microscopes have already appeared, allowing the radial keratotomy method to move to a qualitatively new level.

However, this technique still required a long period of rehabilitation, and was often accompanied by complications; the patient could lose vision from accidental stress during any load. Well, the question of the predictability of the result and the accuracy of its execution still remained open.

Few managed to obtain the desired “unit”. This is where the roots of many prejudices about laser vision correction come from. Therefore, attempts to find another way to restore good vision were not abandoned.

The history of the excimer laser, actively used in modern ophthalmology, begins in 1976. Then the attention of medical scientists was attracted by the developments of IBM Corporation. IBM specialists used a laser beam to engrave the surface of computer chips. This procedure required truly jewelry precision (down to microns). Therefore, this know-how seriously interested doctors.

As a result of the research, doctors have established that the safety of using a laser beam and the ability to control it in depth and diameter of the impact zone is of particular importance in such a delicate area as refractive surgery. And the triumphant march of laser vision correction technology began.

In 1985, the first laser vision correction using the PRK technique was performed. As with radial keratotomy, the cornea of ​​the eye was directly exposed. But the principle of influence was completely different. No notching was required. The shape of the cornea changed under the influence of a laser, which evaporated tissue from its surface and formed a new surface.

High accuracy made it possible to achieve good predictability of the result, a significant reduction side effects vision correction. But for the patient, the period of restoration of the surface layer (2-4 days) was extremely unpleasant, and adaptation ended only after 3-4 weeks. But, despite this, the patients were very satisfied, because the acquired excellent vision made it possible to very quickly forget about these unpleasant sensations.

Lasik technique

The most popular Lasik technique today appeared in 1989. Its main advantage was that the superficial layers of the cornea were not affected, and the evaporation of corneal tissue occurred from the middle layers.

This method of laser correction has become a real revolution in refractive surgery, and today LASIK allows vision correction to be carried out under local anesthesia in a few minutes, significantly reducing the recovery period.

During correction, using a special device - a microkeratome, the surface layer of the cornea with a thickness of 130-150 microns is bent, after which the laser evaporates part of the cornea and the flap is placed in place. Restoration of the epithelium along the edge of the flap occurs within a few hours after correction, and it is securely fixed; the patient immediately notices a significant improvement in vision. Its sharpness is finally restored within a few days.

LASIK technology underwent multi-stage clinical trials before it began to be used in ophthalmology centers and clinics. Long-term observations of patients have shown that the excimer laser does not cause any disorders, since the impact occurs only on one of the refractive media - the cornea, and the depth of impact is strictly limited.

Today, medical centers and clinics in 45 countries work with it. Over the past 10 years, about 5 million vision corrections using the Lasik technique have been performed worldwide. In the USA and Japan, the procedure for restoring vision using laser vision correction has long gone beyond the confines of specialized clinics.

Often small laser correction centers can be seen in the territories of large shopping and entertainment complexes, next to dental and cosmetology offices and beauty salons. The patient undergoes a vision diagnosis, and then, according to the data obtained during the examination, the doctor makes a correction.

In addition, the US government, as part of the National Armed Forces Improvement Program, year after year pays for laser vision correction for military personnel of all ranks and branches of the military.

The high level of safety of the procedure and advanced laser installations of the latest generation have made the laser correction procedure simple and accessible to everyone. Of course, we must not forget that, like any medical method, laser correction has some contraindications and limitations. It is not recommended for people suffering from:

• HIV infection
• tuberculosis
• diabetes
• some skin and eye diseases
• pregnant women
• nursing mothers

But for those who can restore their vision using this technology, the correction becomes a real salvation. After all, it is an incomparable pleasure to look and see every day the world bright and clear.

Among the thousands of people who have undergone laser vision correction, there is not a single one who would at least once regret their decision to give up glasses and contact lenses. Former patients of ophthalmologists often admit that only after laser correction did they begin to feel like full-fledged people.

It's so nice to not care about the fact that you might not see something. Having made the correction, they persuade all their visually impaired friends to do this feat. And they, in turn, then wonder why they were so poorly persuaded and could not be convinced earlier?

The truth about laser correction is that it really helps get rid of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Today it is the most reliable and perfect way to restore vision, allowing you to forget about glasses and contact lenses once and for all!

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Day of laser vision correction surgery through the patient's eyes

DAY OF OPERATION. This is how one patient describes LASIK laser vision correction surgery.

9.30 This morning I find myself away from cosmetics and perfumes, which is mandatory for eye surgery. I have not been wearing contact lenses for two weeks now, so that my eye returns to its normal state before the operation.

10.00 After a light breakfast, I leave the house accompanied by my husband. During the operation he will wait for me and then take me home.

11.00 ARRIVAL at the clinic
"Good morning, how are you?" They greet me warmly at the reception. Yesterday I wrote a statement of consent to the operation. I have no more questions, and I am invited to the reception department.

11.10 Brief eye examination. The doctor checks my eyes one last time before surgery.

11.20 In the preparation room I receive a cap and shoe covers that I need to wear during the operation. Then they put some local anesthetic medicine in my eye and disinfect the skin around my eyes. "How are you feeling?" the nurse asks me. She offers me a sedative for any possible nervousness.

11.30-11.50 OPERATION
I go to the operating room and lie down on the bed. The doctor opens my eyes and instills eye drops into me again.

11.45 I feel a brief pressure, it becomes dark, the eye is treated with a microkeratome knife. Then it becomes light again and I can hear the laser working on my eye. I do not feel anything.

11.50 Having finished the work, the doctor asks me: “Are you feeling well?” I feel good and can already get up. The doctor checks the result of the operation using a special lamp - he is happy with everything.

11.55 I can leave the operating room and change clothes. Then I sit on the sofa in the clinic lobby and relax. Laser eye surgery is over. A polite nurse offers me coffee.

12.15 The operated eyes are checked again. Everything is fine! I am given antibiotic eye drops and some simple advice.

12.20 WE ARE LEAVING

"Bye see you tomorrow!" — the receptionist says goodbye to me after she has scheduled my follow-up visit for the next day.

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Swiss diode laser hair removal center V Klinik (formerly “Vogue”), offers laser hair removal with help patented nozzle, which will remove even the most tenacious hairs.

Thanks to laser hair removal:

You will always have smooth, hair-free skin.
The unpleasant prickliness after shaving will disappear.
There will be no more ingrown hairs and blackheads.
There will be no more irritation after shaving.

The female body is created to be charmingly beautiful, bathed in love and affection. It will help you with this laser hair removal. Over the 20 years of existence of this method, thousands of women have become convinced of its effectiveness.

You've probably already tried different methods, removal of unwanted hair. And most often it was painful and lasted for a short period of time. Tell "STOP" endlessly growing hairs, choose the only one effective method - laser hair removal. So that you have no doubts, we will clearly show how it works and what it gives laser hair removal.

How is laser hair removal done?

Using a special laser device Thermal influence is directed to the hair growth area. It heats the hair and destroys the hair follicle along with the hair papilla. The only one in Russia nozzle "Erweit Düse", which we use, distinguishes between skin pigment and hair pigment. Thanks to this, the vital organs of the skin are not damaged. If the hair pigment is missing, the beam energy is dissipated without heating the skin.

The feeling of the procedure itself is similar to a tingling sensation. Erweit Düse nozzle sends an instant cooling shot following the thermal energy. Thus, the following tendency is achieved: the hair shaft is heated, then immediately cooled. It’s like being in the sun: in order not to overheat, you need to go into the water from time to time. This technique does not allow the appearance of steam, which could burn capillaries, nerve endings, blood vessels, sebaceous and sweat glands.

The essence laser hair removal consists of destroying the root system, making further hair growth impossible. In addition, internal microdamage stimulates a powerful release of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. The skin becomes elastic, soft and velvety. In addition, girls who completed a course of laser hair removal of the buttocks and thighs noted a decrease in the appearance of cellulite.

How quickly hair falls out and how many laser hair removal treatments are needed.

After the procedure, after 10-14 days, treated hair falls out. Destroyed in one session 20-25% follicles in the active growth phase. The dormant phase of hair growth lasts from 2 to 4 months. For these reasons, 4 to 6 procedures are necessary.

The interval between sessions is individual and depends on the speed of hair growth. On average it is 21 days with a subsequent increase to 2-3 months. The end result awaits you removal 95-98% excess hair forever.
You will forget about constant painful procedures that only gave the desired result for a short time.

Benefits of laser hair removal.

Unlike other types of hair removal, laser hair removal is the most modern method. All sessions are conducted by qualified cosmetologists using modern equipment. As a result, the client has:

comfortable conditions for the procedure

painless method for removing unwanted hair

time savings - one session takes from 5 to 20-30 minutes, depending on the location of hair removal

clean and smooth skin without unnecessary hair.

Cost of one session.

Many argue that the procedure laser hair removal it costs expensive. But, if we calculate how much other types of hair removal will cost for the same period, we will see the opposite.
*Calculation is based on hair removal from the entire surface of the legs.

In just a year you will pay more for the machine, waxing, and continue removing hair.

After a course of laser hair removal at CDLE V Klinik (formerly “Vogue”) unwanted hair will leave you forever.

Indications for laser hair removal.

The only medical indication is hypertrichosis (increased hairiness). In other cases, the indications are of a cosmetic nature. Laser hair removal will relieve problems such as:

Itchiness after shaving.

Ingrown hair.

Black hair spots.

Irritation after shaving.

Endless waste of time on hair removal.

Internal anxiety about regrown hairs.

Adult women and men with skin phototypes 1-4 and hair color from light brown to black can take a course of laser hair removal at the Central Children's Hospital V Klinik (formerly "Vogue"). As a result you will acquire:

Self-confidence and freedom in movements.

Well-groomed, velvety and smooth skin.

Carefree skin care.

Reduce time for getting ready and water procedures.

Save money. Laser hair removal turns out to be the most profitable.

Stop worrying about excess hair and save your nerve cells.

It is also necessary to observe the precautions described in the section “Contraindications”.

What else is important?
For the procedures to be effective and safe, the following rules must be followed:

between sessions you cannot remove regrown hairs from the “root”

You cannot sunbathe three weeks before and after the session.

Doing laser hair removal three weeks after your vacation, you have time to complete the maximum number of sessions before your next vacation.

IN Laser hair removal center V Klinik (formerly “Vogue”), Many girls and women have already become happy owners of smooth and delicate skin, including in delicate places.

Short skirts, open T-shirts, comfortable personal life and complete freedom of movement - you can live without being embarrassed by your own movements.

Consult our friendly specialists and sign up for the procedure by phone: 8 800 707 58 37

Thanks to innovative cosmetic procedures, you can simply and effectively get rid of almost any external flaw. So, removing body hair with a razor today is almost the same as doing a manicure with a chainsaw. The problem of excess hair is successfully solved by laser hair removal, without the daily routine and unpleasant consequences such as peeling, blackheads, ingrown hairs and skin irritation.
To learn more about this procedure, we turned to the head of the Moscow studios, Delight Laser and Epilaserman, Alena Kaygorodova.
This salon uses the latest lasers with Iplaser technology. With them, the procedure is as comfortable as possible, and the devices themselves are suitable for almost all skin types.
An experienced cosmetologist told how to prepare for laser hair removal and how to avoid becoming a victim of deception by unscrupulous clinics.

1. How does laser hair removal work?

In order for laser light energy to affect hair, the body must have special substances that would attract, absorb, and carry out a physical and chemical reaction. The main absorbent substance needed for laser hair removal is melanin. It is what gives color to hair and skin.

Melanin has 3 fractions: eumelanin, responsible for dark shades, pheomelanin, responsible for light shades, and neuromelanin, which is located in the structures of the brain. Ultimately, the predominance of one faction or another will determine the final shade of hair color. Only eumelanin has light-absorbing abilities. The remaining fractions reflect light, so hair removal blonde hair, be it light fluff, blond or gray hair, is impossible. For such people, laser hair removal is a waste of time and money. They are usually recommended to turn to other types of hair removal: depilation or electrolysis.

When light energy is absorbed by hair shafts containing melanin, various reactions occur in the subcutaneous tissues, the main of which is thermal. The hair is heated to a high temperature, which leads to the destruction of the follicle. Therefore, the process of light hair removal is called thermolysis (thermo - temperature, lysis - destruction), and from a scientific point of view, photo and laser hair removal is correctly called photothermolysis (light-thermal destruction). With photothermolysis, hair is heated to 70-80 degrees Celsius. All cells of the hair follicle die, including the cells of the hair papilla, so hair growth does not resume for a long time.

But, unfortunately, the structure of the follicle is regenerable, so it is impossible to permanently remove hair.
You also need to understand that there are different phases of hair's life: the growth stage, the intermediate stage and the resting stage. Laser hair removal can only remove hair that is in the growth phase, as it is saturated with melanin. From 20% to 90% of the epilation zone is in the growth phase, so after about 2 weeks, hair loss occurs in patches. The transition from the sleep phase to the growth phase takes 21-28 days, which determines the interval between procedures for a maximum of 30-31 days.

But it happens that due to individual characteristics, the transition takes more than a month. In this case, a month after the procedure, you need to be guided by the hairs that appear: if they are there, then the transition has occurred and you can work.

Often, after 3-5 sessions, the follicle tries to replenish the lost bulbs and activates their maturation. This reaction is natural, it is called “paradoxical growth.” But this quickly passes with subsequent procedures. The main thing is to calm down, don’t panic and just continue the course.

2. Which technology has the best price/quality ratio?

Today there are dozens of lasers different manufacturers. But they can all be reduced to several types: alexandrite, diode, neodymium, Elos, AFT, IPL and IPLASER.
We only use lasers with the IPLASER system as they are safe, effective and painless. Our masters are qualified physicians, as it is important to assess the risk and possibility of laser hair removal individually for each client.

3. On which parts of the body can hair be removed with a laser, and on which cannot?

Using a laser, you can remove hair from any part of the body, even on the labia of women, in the nose or ears. The exception is the eyes. Since the skin around the eyes is very thin, to avoid the risk of any damage or consequences, we do not epilate the hair under the eyebrows, but we can do it between and above.

4. How many procedures are needed for complete hair removal?

This is an individual question. There are many scammers on the market who promise to do this in 6, 5 and even 4 sessions, but this is a trick to attract clients, nothing more. Yes, there are rare exceptions when girls’ hair disappeared in 4 sessions, but the probability of such a result is approximately 0.5%. More realistic figures are 6-10 sessions. This is on average. This means that sometimes there are 12. We honestly warn our clients about this so that they are mentally prepared.

In addition, when the master tells you the exact number of sessions you need, this should alert you. In life, no specialist can say exactly how many sessions you will need for complete hair removal. One thing is the color, thickness and density of hair. Yes, we can consider them and assess the complexity of the case. But there are factors such as hormones and heredity, and no one can predict their behavior. And even if you take a bunch of expensive tests, there is no guarantee that the readings will not change after six months. So is hair growth.

5. How to care for your skin between sessions?

What not to do before laser hair removal:

• depilate the selected area (waxing/sugaring/electric epilator) less than 30 days before the session. Because during depilation, the hair is removed along with the follicle, and we simply have nothing to influence;
• sunbathe 7 days before the procedure;
• use peelings and scrubs three days before the session.

What to do after laser hair removal:

• Avoid exposure to the sun or solarium for 7-10 days. If you are planning a vacation at sea, you can use sunscreen (minimum SPF50) and apply it every 3-4 hours to all areas of the body that were exposed to light. If possible, try to protect the treated areas from direct rays;
• in the interval between procedures, exclude any alternative methods of hair removal and depilation, except shaving;
• We expect hair loss from 10 to 21 days. We don't rip them out. You can only help them fall off with a washcloth or scrub.

No special cosmetics or care is needed.
Like anyone else cosmetic procedure, laser hair removal has contraindications. This:

• acute allergic skin reactions, in particular an allergic reaction to light - photodermatosis;
• exacerbation chronic diseases̆ (eczema, psoriasis, lichen planus, ichthyosis, atopic dermatitis, lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, bullous dermatoses, collagenosis, vasculitis, dyschromia);
• coronary heart disease and hypertension;
• herpes in the acute stage;
• dangerous varicose veins veins (anticoagulants should be stopped a month before);
• any benign and malignant neoplasms;
• acute infectious diseases;
• pregnancy and breastfeeding (lactation);
• moles, nevi, pigmented and birthmarks, we simply bypass papillomas, retreating from them by 2-3 mm;
• if you have recently had botulinum toxin injections.

After Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Relatox, various dermafillers and biorevitalizants based on hyaluronic acid, hair removal in injection areas can only be done after 2 months. This is due to the fact that any type of energy accelerates the breakdown of administered drugs. But in other areas you can epilate as usual.

6. Is laser hair removal a painful procedure?

Depends on the laser. On Alexandrite, for example, cases of burns are not uncommon. With our laser, the maximum you will feel is a slight tingling sensation or a feeling of warmth. There was a case when a client was indignant at the painlessness of the procedure and was worried that there would be no effect.
Unfortunately, many girls come to us with traces of burns and scars after visiting other clinics. However, it is important to understand that making the client feel nothing at all is not yet possible with any technology.

7. Is there a risk of ingrown hairs, folliculitis or skin cancer?

There is no risk of ingrown hairs. Moreover, the laser gets rid of them too. If the hair is not too deep, then the light reaches it, the hair dies and gradually the skin pushes it to the surface. Depending on the severity of the case, these ingrown hairs can go away for a period of 1 to 8 months.

Before the procedure, you need to shave the selected area. This recommendation is rarely given because most lasers require hair to grow to 3-5 mm. For ours, there is no need to do this, which is certainly more comfortable in everyday life.

If the client wants to remove hair above the lip or on the arms and has not touched it there before, then the specialist can remove the hair himself before epilation using an electric trimmer.
Well, the most important thing is not to read horror stories, but to tune in to a positive mood.

9. Is it true that laser removes hair forever?

Regular procedures are needed. Since the hair on our body is in different growth phases, we can only influence those that are active. Therefore, a full course of laser hair removal can last for six months, until all the hairs wake up one by one and we “light up” them during the period of active growth.

10. Are there any restrictions for girls with skin conditions: pigmentation, vitiligo or albinism?

Yes, there are restrictions. As stated, laser hair removal is not possible for blonde hair. Also a difficult case is red hair (Scandinavian skin phototype). They are accepted, but with a probability of 50 to 50. There have been cases when the hair came out no worse than dark hair, and it happened that the laser did not work.

It is important to determine the nature of the skin features. At the everyday level, determining whether laser hair removal is harmful or not is quite simple: imagine, will heating the skin in the problem area be harmful? If you don’t see anything good in this, then most likely you shouldn’t do hair removal.

As a rule, we bypass pigmentation with a handle. In any case, it is better to consult a dermatologist.

11. What should you beware of when choosing a salon?

First of all, I would like to open my eyes to what methods of fraud there are in this area.

First, the laser. Now many salons buy cheap Chinese LEDs, which are ineffective. Very often in such salons the prices for procedures are prohibitively low, for example 200 rubles per upper lip. If this is not a promotion, but a regular price, then you should be wary.

Secondly, lasers have a part (the lamp or the handle as a whole) that needs to be changed. For example, in our laser the handle needs to be changed every 600-700 thousand flashes, since the lamp power drops, and with it the result of the procedure. But many unscrupulous salons neglect this and shine with “empty” lamps. The effect is the same as at home under a light bulb.
Particularly cunning salons do the first 1-2 sessions with a normal laser so that the client sees the effect, and then, at the 3-4th session, they can do it with an “empty” handle. As a result, the person is convinced that the problem is in his characteristics, and not in the shortcomings of the equipment, because at first there was an effect.

Thirdly, unscrupulous salons carry out procedures despite clear signs that laser hair removal is not suitable for the client. One day a girl approached us with a request to rid her of the hair on her arms. She went to an expensive clinic for 1.5 years and did not get any effect. At first glance, everything became clear: she had white translucent hair. When we said that, in principle, no laser can treat such hair, she was shocked and said that she could already buy a car with the money she left at that clinic.

Or another case. A very dark man with black hair on his back, stomach and chest came. The master noticed that they were already growing stubble and asked what they were doing before. The client said that he had already gone to laser. The master suggested that there was probably only 1 session at most, because the hair was growing quite thick. But the man admitted that he had already done 15 sessions on Alexandrite in an expensive clinic. Most likely, in order not to burn the skin (Alexandrite can only remove hair on the skin up to the 4th phototype), they turned down the power to the maximum, but it was not enough to burn the hair. As a result, the man started our course from scratch. After the first session, the effect was immediately visible; about 99% of the hair that was in the active stage was gone.

Here's what they won't tell you in any salon:

1. Laser hair removal does not remove hair forever. Only for 12 months, in rare cases up to 5 years. We can say that forever, but subject to supporting procedures. After some time, some hairs will still wake up.

2. Laser hair removal is not completely painless – there will still be unpleasant sensations. The only difference is in strength: from tingling, as with electrophoresis, to burns.

3. Some lasers can cause hair to grow darker than before. Our specialists recently encountered this effect. We contacted girls who, after visiting other salons, began to grow guns on their hips instead dark hair. My colleagues told me that after Alexandrite, unfortunately, sometimes this happens.

4. Before epilating your entire body, try the laser on a small area of ​​skin. For example, we conduct a free test drive - this is when you can do one armpit, see what happens in 2-3 weeks, and if the result suits you, then come to us for a serious procedure. And further. Some clients say that you need to find a laser that is right for you. So try different ones. We hope that the Soft laser salon will become “your” place for you.