Photoepilation

PhotoepilationPhotoepilation - myth or reality of unwanted hair removal.

The problem of growth and removal of unwanted hair has existed since ancient times. For a long time hair eliminated only by means of different methods of hair removal - shaving, waxing, chemical and bio epilation. However, these methods of hair removal were short-term effect. The first type of hair removal - removal of the hair bulb itself - was electrolysis. Unfortunately, this method is invasive and leaves the skin crisp, spot stimulation, sometimes later formed scars.



 
New modern technologies allow to remove hair follicles with light waves without compromising the integrity of the skin, the so-called light hair removal - laser and photo-epilation. The mechanism of action of light hair removal is based on the principle of selective photothermolysis, which is based on selective absorption of light by melanin of the follicle. Radiation absorbed by the melanin in the hair, the heating of the hair shaft, resulting in cell melanocytes die. But the cells are destroyed only during its active growth phase at the same telogen (resting) hair does not grow, and, accordingly, light hair removal procedure is not effective. That's what connected the recommendation that the epilation course (4 to 8 treatments).

So what's the difference between laser hair removal from? Which is better? What is more efficient?

To date, there is no one type of hair removal, which would allow completely once and for all get rid of unwanted hair. Combined method of hair removal - epilation and electrolysis, laser hair removal and electrolysis - will allow the most complete form to meet customer needs. However, even in this situation, we should not forget that hair growth is due to the presence of both male and female body the sex hormone testosterone, so any problems with the endocrine system can cause a longer course of treatment and often require maintenance therapy.

The principal difference between the laser hair removal from the lies in the fact that, firstly, the lasers operate in a strictly defined wavelength and generate a wide diapason photoepilators light wave (550-1200 nm), overlapping action, and the ruby, alexandrite, and, and neodymium lasers. The flux of a light wave only reaches the hair follicles, but does not penetrate into the subcutaneous fat is not absorbed into the blood and lymph, deep tissue is not damaged.

Second, changing the optical spectrum of high-frequency pulse of light can be significantly expanded indications for hair removal: not only effectively removes dark hair and light brown, and hair with a different texture and hardness.

Third, in contrast to laser photo-epilation may be done on dark and tanned skin, but sunburn should be fresh (more than 2 weeks old).

Fourth, the larger size compared with the laser beam, the light spot allows for much faster processing of skin of upper and lower extremities, groin and armpits.

Still, there are limitations to perform the procedure hair removal, such as white and very blond hair as dark as well as on light skin. In this case, would be preferable to electrolysis.

What are the indications for hair removal?

Hypertrichosis - increased body hair of any parts of the body in both men and women.Hirsutism - excessive growth of androgen-dependent hair in women (male pattern hair growth).Allergies to metals - not an electrolysis.Tendency of skin to form ingrown hairs, folliculitis, pyoderma (skin eruptions).




Contraindications to hair removal.


Absolute:

Acute and chronic inflammatory and allergic skin diseases.Photosensitivity (taking certain drugs for 2-4 weeks before the procedure, which increase skin sensitivity to light).Keloid scars.Acute infectious diseases.Malignant neoplasm.A mental disorder.Glaucoma, progressive myopia of high degree.Diabetes mellitus.Hypertensive, coronary artery disease.

Relative:

Age 16 years.Pregnancy.Place the application in the eyebrows.Place the application in the field of tattooing.
Hair removal procedure carried out on pretreated skin, to reduce the sensitivity and the elimination of discomfort as well as the concentration of the pulse energy directly in the follicle hair shaved to 1 mm above the skin surface. Applied to the skin cooled photoconductive gel and produced the flash. During the procedure, you can feel a sense of subjective tingling, burning, mild pain. After the procedure, the treated surface is applied to the disappearance of cold burning sensation may remain on the skin redness, which runs for 2 hours. In rare cases, possibly transient disturbances of pigmentation (increase or decrease in skin pigment), even more rarely 1-2 degree burns. After 7 days, the hair falls out on their own. The interval between treatments depends on the area of ​​impact, as the skin on different parts of the hair growth cycles are not identical. The average interval between sessions is 6-8 weeks, with the exception of the zone of the upper lip, chin, where the interval is 3-5 weeks. The course consists of 4-8 sessions.

The number of procedures carried out depends on the color of skin, hair, stiffness, texture of hair. A lot of the important role played by the fact what kind of hair removal or waxing conducted earlier patient. The best way to hair removal before or during the course of hair removal is shaving. Hair hard, thick, actively growing susceptible hair removal is most effective and epilation effect lasts longer than 5-8 years, while soft, vellus hair growth Renewable much earlier.

In some cases, a crash course hair removal is not enough, and possible maintenance therapy in the form of 1-2 procedures 1-2 times a year.

Conducting a session hair removal before holiday - too well justified procedure - hair does not grow up to 3 weeks! So that the necessary items for hair removal can be left at home.

After the treatment, hair removal should avoid sunbathing and trips to the solarium for 1 to 2 weeks and even use sunscreen cream with a protection factor of 20 or higher.

In conclusion, we note that the photo-epilation for today is one of the best ways to remove cosmetics and reduce the growth of the majority of unwanted hair. Epilation effect lasts up to 5-8 years, especially in the areas of the axillary area, groin and lower extremities.