Laser is a word belonging to the branch of physics which translates from the word “laser” to our language and means “light reinforced with excited emission”. It includes a technology that allows light of different wavelengths to be bundled and used for different purposes.
Epilation The word “épilation” is a French word that passed into our language and can be defined as the entirety of applications that try to ensure the removal of unwanted hairs on our body. It can be realized through different techniques and technologies, or with different tools and materials.
Laser hair removal is the process of sending the energy produced by the beam waves to the hair follicles by targeting and destroying the hair follicles in the application area. This procedure is also called Selective Photothermolysis.
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How is a laser hair removal procedure performed?
Laser Hair Removal can be performed by laser systems with different wavelengths. The wavelengths are expressed in nanometers (abbreviation nm) and show how many substrates of the skin can be reached when laser is applied. One nanometer is one millionth of a millimeter (1mm = 1,000,000 nm).
Laser hair removal Before the procedure, the person’s skin color, hair color should be determined, and laser adjustment should be made accordingly. After laser adjustment, the hairs are shortened with a shaver. Protective glasses are worn to protect from laser beam. The area where laser epilation will be applied is scanned and then laser pulses are applied to the hair follicles with the laser device. The laser beams pass through the skin and are absorbed by the pigment of melanin in the hair root. The absorbed laser beam heats the hair root and destroys the hair root. The destroyed hair follicles cannot produce new hair and helps to get rid of unwanted hair.
Before the laser epilation, the skin color, hair structure and skin type of the person to be treated are analyzed and appropriate device is selected for all of these, the number and frequency of sessions are determined by the experts.
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The effect of laser epilation
varies based on the person’s
- skin color and skin type,
- hair structure,
- hormonal state,
- age,
- medicines used before and during the application and medicines to be used,
- current health problems, or prostheses used,
- the expertise of the practitioner,
- whether the application device is suitable for the person,
- the number of sessions and whether it is performed regularly.
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Things to consider before laser epilation:
- People who want to have laser epilation should not have any cream or cosmetic product on their skin. In particular, products such as chemical peels applied to the skin damage the skin before laser epilation.
- Epilation preparation procedures should be done by interviewing a specialist before laser epilation. The person should not be exposed to tanning or sun one month before. It is not recommended to wax before laser epilation or during the application.
- People who have sensitive skin and skin discomfort in laser epilation should give this information to the epilation specialist. Istanbul Laser Hair Removal, Anatolian Side Laser Hair Removal, Uskudar Laser Hair Removal
Things to consider after laser epilation:
- Sensitivity and irritation may occur in the treatment area after laser epilation. Therefore, the skin should be moistened after the procedure.
In laser treatment areas,
- scrubbing and peeling should not be done for a certain period of time,
- attention should be paid that the water is not hot when taking a shower,
- solarium and sunbathe should not be taken.
What is the Suitable Age Range for Laser Hair Removal?
- Our hormones are an important factor in the development of hair in our body. The irregularity of our hormones can lead to hair growth in our body or cause the effectiveness of laser epilation applications to decrease.
- It is possible to say that the hormones of people who have not completed their development, who are in adolescence and those who are in the process of pregnancy work irregularly.
- We can say that the importance of the age you are in for epilation is related to your hormonal status. In this sense, we recommend that you act, considering that your outcome activity may be low.
How many sessions should laser epilation be performed?
- Laser epilation varies depending on the hair structure of the person, skin color, expertise of the practitioner, suitability of the application device, whether the application is performed regularly and similar factors, but on average, the procedure is completed in 6-8 sessions.
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Regions where laser epilation can be applied:
- Depending on the suitability of the skin and hair structure of the person, laser epilation is applied to the facial and whole body in the areas needed.
