Q&A
We at La Chance salons use the latest generation In Motion D1 and Via Star diode lasers. One of the distinctive features of machines. Painless laser hair removal procedure. Diode laser is selective to hair follicle, while not damaging the surrounding tissue and does not irritate the skin.
What are the advantages of diode laser hair removal??
The diode laser hair removal, which we use in the salons La Chance is. Ability to work with different hair types; Painless and safe; No irritation, burns after epilation; Selective influence only on the hair follicle; Fast treatment of large skin areas; Extensive involvement of follicles in a single session.
Emitting a single wavelength of light, the diode laser, which we use for laser hair removal in the salons La Chance, during the light flash destroys the melanin pigment. Melanin is obligatory in the hair shaft and follicle. This painless laser flash ensures the effective removal of not only black, dark hair, but also light hair with melanin pigment.
Who is contraindicated to laser hair removal?
We at La Chance salons say that laser hair removal is contraindicated: First, to young girls under the age of 18, whose hormonal balance is not yet stable. Secondly, women during pregnancy and lactation. Thirdly, for those who have burns, abrasions or scratches on the parts of the body specifically intended to be treated. The presence of a large number of keloid scars or a tendency to develop them. Individual intolerance. Hypersensitivity of the skin. Allergic reactions of any origin, if aggravated by the time of the procedure. You can not have laser hair removal if you have an acute herpes infection or inflammation of the skin, especially malignant neoplasms. Treatment of hair in the area of moles. Only after an examination for recurrence. Of course it is impossible to have the procedure of laser hair removal at acute and chronic skin diseases, such as eczema, psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus and the like. It is necessary to wait with laser hair removal for colds, flu, acute viral infections in the active phase. And, at last, the strictest contraindications concern those at whom an uncompensated stage of diabetes, heavy forms of hypertension, varicose veins are diagnosed.
After laser hair removal the hair will be gone forever?
How long the hair won’t grow after laser hair removal depends on the organism features. According to clients’ experience in La Chance salons, we can say that if a full course of laser hair removal is carried out and there are no hormonal disorders, we can count on 5 years of unwanted hair absence. At the same time supporting sessions of hair removal are carried out 1-2 times a year for the purpose of elimination of the newly appeared single hairs on the treated zones and ensuring smoothness of the skin.
In La Chance salons we advise not to remove hairs from the root within a month or two before the laser hair removal procedure, i.e. not to remove the hairs from the root.е. do not do waxing or shugaring. You can only shave them with a razor. It is necessary to do and 2-3 days before the first laser hair removal session, by the beginning of which the hairs should be 2-3 mm, not more, otherwise epilation can be very painful. It is advisable not to sunbathe 2 weeks before the procedure, t.к. Skin with a fresh tan may respond to a diode laser with peeling, redness, and itching.
What is the interval between laser hair removal sessions?
The hair goes through three phases in its life, and the effect on it of laser energy will directly depend on which phase it is in: Anagen phase of active hair growth, which is usually about 80% of hair on the whole body. In this phase the laser can easily see the hairs, removes them without problem and destroys the hair follicles from which they grow. Catagen phase of hair follicle keratinization. Telogen is the resting phase, during which the hair falls out and a new hair is born from the follicle. In this phase the laser can not affect the hair. That is why in order to get rid of hair completely, it is necessary to get rid of the follicle, which means to have the laser hair removal procedure at the time when the new hair is gaining growth. Each person this period may take a different amount of time. On average the interval between the laser hair removal sessions in La Chance salons is 3-6 weeks.
At what age is it possible to remove hair by laser?
Stability of hormonal background is obligatory condition of positive and stable result of laser hair removal. The absolute safety of laser is confirmed by numerous researches, but doctors do not recommend to interfere with hormonal background at the stage of its formation and formation. Therefore in the La Chance salons we recommend to remove hair with laser from 18 years old.
How many sessions does the laser hair removal require for the complete removal?
According to our experience in the salons La Chance, the patient can get the desired result after about 6-15 sessions of laser hair removal (depending on the treatment area). The thing is that each laser hair removal procedure exposes follicle of growing (active) hair. After its disintegration other bulbs wake up. After several sessions of laser hair removal, you can be sure that almost all the bulbs are dead. With each new session of laser hair removal the bulbs become less and the hair grows back finer and lighter. The time required for the session is also reduced.
Whether it is possible to sunbathe during a course of laser hair removal?
After exposure to the laser light rays of the skin increases the sensitivity, and not uniformly over the entire surface. Particularly tender are the areas that have been treated with the laser. Therefore the tan may lie unevenly, and if the client’s skin is too delicate, the previously laser-treated areas may receive burns or pigment spots. Therefore, we at La Chance salons advise against sunbathing 2 weeks before and after a laser hair removal session. And if you still have to be in the sun, you should use SPF 50 sunscreen.
How diode laser is better than alexandrite laser?
What is the main difference between a diode and a Alexandrite laser?? They differ in wavelength. Diode lasers have a much higher wavelength. It provides higher level of safety. The use of diode equipment In laser hair removal practically never results in burns. The use of diode laser is less painful than alexandrite laser. For pain relief in alexandrite laser epilators a special cooling device is used in addition.
Procedure duration is shorter. again, with a diode laser. This is achieved due to the longer wavelength.
The power of diode devices can be adjusted, which is not the case with the alexandrite handpiece laser.
Diode laser is universal, it can be used with any hair and skin color. Alexandrite laser gives the best results with light skin and dark hair. It does not destroy light hair.
The diode laser is good for epilation of hard to reach places because of the small irradiated area.
Alexandrite lasers are not suitable for hair removal. Diameter of irradiation area is almost 2 times higher than that of diode laser.
How laser hair removal is better than photoepilation?
Hair removal is possible with laser (laser hair removal) and intense pulsed light (photoepilation). Diode lasers are considered the most effective and safest. What is their advantage?
- Efficiency and versatility. Diode laser is used at any hair color, and the dark or tanned skin is not an obstacle to the procedure. Photoepilation works only on dark hair, the skin must be light-colored.
- High speed. The power of diode laser is higher than the photoepilator, so it takes less time and fewer procedures to achieve the desired effect.
- Complete safety. In the diode apparatus, the manufacturer has already programmed the basic parameters, which makes the procedure safe for patients. During photoepilation the results depend a lot on the skills and qualification of the doctor. Improper action can cause burns, hyperpigmentation and other undesirable effects.
- Painless. The diode apparatus ensures a lack of pain and other unpleasant feelings. When performing photoepilation it is necessary to have patience. A feeling of discomfort and pain is possible.
Laser hair removal refers to hardware methods of hair removal. Hair removal by shugaring resembles waxing. Instead of waxing plates on the skin is applied heated to body temperature sugar paste. The applied layer is then removed in the direction of hair growth. Why laser hair removal is more effective than shugaring? Here are the main advantages of the procedure:
- Deep penetration of laser radiation. It makes it possible to remove deep hair follicles. Sugar hair removal removes only superficial hairs.
- Painless laser hair removal. During shugaring hair removal is accompanied by pain, discomfort.
- Laser hair removal safety. The laser acts only on the hair follicle, without damaging the skin. After hair removal with sugar paste there is burning of the skin in the treatment area.
- Universality. The laser beam has the same effect on hair, regardless of its hardness. In shugaring different types of pastes are provided for hair with different hardness.
- Resistant results. The effect of the procedure in laser hair removal more durable than shugaring.
- Duration of procedure. Laser hair removal takes less time than the removal of hair with sugar paste.
Shugaring removal of vegetation on the body or face with the help of sugar paste. The hair is removed along with the root purely mechanically. Laser hair removal also acts on hair follicles, destroying them, but with a laser, so it is not recommended to perform it soon after shugaring.
Should pass at least 2-3 months after the sugar removal, then you can only think about laser hair removal. This recommendation refers also to other procedures directly acting on hair roots (vaxing, regular hair removal).
If this rule is not followed laser hair removal will be simply ineffective. This is explained by the fact that the hairs removed by shugaring will appear again. This usually occurs within a couple of months.
In breaks between procedures it is also desirable not to perform shugaring, it is better to shave hair with a regular razor or a razor blade. The roots will remain intact and accessible to the laser beams.
Can you sunbathe after laser hair removal??
We recommend not to sunbathe for 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after the laser hair removal session. After exposure to sunlight, the skin becomes more sensitive, and not uniformly over the entire surface. Particularly vulnerable are those areas that have been treated by laser. Therefore, the tan may lie unevenly, and if the patient’s skin is too delicate, the previously laser-treated areas may receive burns or age spots. If you do have to be in the sun, it is necessary to use SPF 50 sun protection cream.
For a long time removal of light and gray hair by laser was considered ineffective. This is quite understandable and understandable. The laser rays are aimed at destroying the melanin pigment inside the hair follicle.
Dark hair with a high melanin content heats up and breaks down more quickly. Blond hair can reflect a part of laser rays.
The old equipment that was used in the early days of LE was only effective for the combination of dark hair and light skin. It didn’t accept hair devoid of pigment. With the advent of modern diode lasers the problem of removing light hair with laser hair removal has been solved.
The diode apparatus successfully removes not only dark hair, but also light and even gray hair. The same cannot be said about alexandrite lasers that are still used for dark hair only. The owners of blond hair can undergo laser hair removal in diode clinics. Numerous reviews speak of the effectiveness and safety of this method.
Laser hair removal works directly on hair in the active growth phase. Dormant hair follicles are not affected by the laser rays. It is necessary for them to go into the active phase. That is why to get a lasting effect it is necessary to undergo not one session, but the full course of laser hair removal.
Usually requires 5-10 treatments 3-6 weeks apart. The number of sessions depends on the initial level of vegetation, hair and skin type, and type of equipment. When getting a course of laser hair removal all hair follicles are gradually exposed to the laser and destroyed by it.
The efficiency of the procedure depends on the percentage of the involved bulbs. The more hair roots are destroyed, the stronger and more durable the effect is. It is believed that after a complete course of hair removal requires a maintenance course in 1-2 years. In this case the persistent effect of laser hair removal lasts forever.
Premature pregnancy is one of the contraindications for the laser hair removal procedures. Why specialists do not recommend doing laser hair removal procedures during pregnancy? There are several explanations for this:
- During pregnancy there is a hormonal change in the female body. It can lead to appearance of hyperpigmentation areas, which is undesirable during laser hair removal.
- The effect of laser radiation on the fetus is poorly studied, so it is better not to expose the unreasonable risk of the future child. It can be especially dangerous in the first trimester, when the embryo is developing its major organs and systems. During this period it is possible to use a normal razor, and laser hair removal can be done after delivery.
Some pregnant women neglect these advices and go to salons for laser hair removal. Some specialists are categorically against laser hair removal at any period, regardless of the area of the skin where hair removal is planned. Others allow laser hair removal in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, except for bikini and tummy areas. These areas are the closest to the fetus.
Is it possible to have laser hair removal during menstruation?
Usually women are well aware of their cycles, and critical days are not unexpected Usually on such days they try not to appoint cosmetic procedures. But what to do in a situation when the cycle is displaced, and you don’t want to postpone the planned laser hair removal procedure??
Specialists believe that there is no direct prohibition on laser hair removal during menstruation. It all depends on how a woman feels and how she tolerates menstruation. Usually at menstruation the threshold of pain sensitivity decreases and procedures, painlessly transferred at any other time, can cause unpleasant sensations.
If critical days are accompanied by sharp pains and worsening of state, it is better to postpone or transfer the procedure of laser hair removal to another day. It is considered optimal to perform it in the middle of the cycle.
With a good tolerance of menstruation is possible without fear of laser hair removal even in these days. During laser hair removal of the bikini zone during menstruation for hygienic reasons it is better not to use pads, and tampons.
Laser hair removal in questions and answers
Laser hair removal is one of the most popular methods for removing body hair, in the last couple of years it left behind even shugaring and wax. But there are still many myths surrounding the procedure, related to its painfulness, ineffectiveness and even health hazards. In questions and answers let’s understand, what actually is a technique and to whom it will be suitable.
Laser hair removal and solarium are incompatible?
Laser hair removal is a process of hair removal by a beam of light, the laser. It targets the melanin (dark pigment) of the hair. The radiation destroys the hair follicle and it stops growing. However, melanin is not only in the hair, but also in the skin. And in the presence of a tan its quantity in a skin increases. This makes the procedure less effective.
To put it simply, lasers and the sun (or the tanning bed, since it, too, uses ultraviolet light) are not friends. They are not blood enemies either, but in order to get the best result, you need to observe a number of rules.
Is it possible to sunbathe after laser hair removal??
Since the skin is more susceptible to irritation after the session, you should provide it with proper post-procedure care. One of the recommendations. The prohibition of sunbathing (visiting solariums and beaches). During this period, you should not forget to use a moisturizer and sunscreen to prevent premature skin aging and sunburn. Generally, you should not sunbathe for two weeks after epilation. However, your beautician may specify a longer break, depending on your skin type and condition. The specialist will also be able to tell you when you can return to the tanning salon, beach, gym or swimming pool.
Did you know? Unlike other types of hair removal, laser hair removal is suitable for almost any area of the skin. Suitable for the most sensitive areas, such as the back, buttocks, groin, nose and ears. Precisely because of its versatility, this procedure is also popular with men.
How many days after tanning you can do laser hair removal
In order not to cause skin photoaging or burns after the session, laser hair removal in a week after tanning is not recommended. According to all norms and rules at least 14 days should pass, and in case you have a particularly sensitive or too light skin, the specialist can recommend you individually to observe a longer interval.
Recall that the peculiarity of hair removal using a diode laser is that the best effect of the procedure is observed if the light skin grows dark hair. Accordingly, laser hair removal and tanning in a solarium or under direct sunlight can not be combined in any way. The hair will be lightened, but the skin will be darkened and the laser beam simply will not recognize the hair, because the pigment will “go away” from it, but the skin can be damaged. At best, the procedure will have no effect. Therefore, after sunbathing you should wait for at least two weeks and only then go to the beauty studio.
Laser hair removal: Be prepared with these 5 facts
Note!
Before the appointment for the procedure read the article Contraindications to laser hair removal and be sure that this method of hair removal is suitable for you.
The same applies to bronzing products. They can be used not later than 2 weeks before the procedure and not earlier than in 2 weeks after the laser hair removal.
Useful tips
So, in order to get the skin of your dreams, you should follow certain rules:
- You should not sunbathe after laser hair removal. Visiting the beach or the solarium is allowed after 6-7 days after the procedure.
- If you do the 2nd or 3rd procedure, you must refrain from sunbathing for 3-4 days, not forgetting to use sunscreen.
- It is necessary to adhere to the recommendations and advice of the cosmetologist.
- Try to visit the salon for 2-3 weeks before the expected vacation.
- Before going for hair removal, do not shave the hair, its length should be up to 3 mm
- It is necessary to refrain from the procedure after a trip to the sea, tanned skin contains enough melanin, additional radiation will lead to burns.
After removal of hair with this modern method, the skin becomes pink and more sensitive, so it requires special care. It is necessary to use a cream with aloe for a few days. Sunscreen should be on hand.
The master in the beauty salon can convince you that it is possible, while referring to the recommendations of the equipment manufacturers. The gynecological community disagrees. The words in the advertisement booklet can be bait for good sales.
Doctors do not recommend pregnant women to subject the body to unnecessary stresses, whether it is injection cosmetology or hardware.
It is also worth to mention the picture immediately after childbirth. There are no direct contraindications, but a nursing mother should not be exposed to any external influences, so as not to provoke a loss of milk.
Don’t rush to get upset. It’s one thing if you want to remove hair above the upper lip: these are limited areas and waxing is very quick. In such cases laser hair removal is allowed. Another thing is if you want to treat a large area of the arm, leg, or bikini zone. An experienced doctor will turn you down and be right. The beautician can meet you halfway if the hair removal area is small and with a focus on the specific situation (if there is little hair or it is a repeated, reduced course of procedures). If you are pregnant or have recently given birth, choose your cosmetic surgeon carefully to get the most personalized approach without harming your health.
The short answer is that you can get first-degree burns. To understand why the skin reacts so to the natural ultraviolet light, it is necessary to know the principle of the laser. The machine emits a special light that heats the melanin inside the hair and follicle, and they burn. The process of hair destruction occurs within two weeks after epilation. This means that the temperature in the upper layer of the epidermis is a little bit increased, so you can not heat the skin more you get burns.
The tanning bed has artificial ultraviolet light, which can be even more damaging than the sun’s rays. First of all, the radiation in the closed space is much more concentrated. Secondly, during laser hair removal cosmetologists use a special cooling gel. It is not designed for contact with ultraviolet, so it can cause allergies.
From an increased concentration of UV rays can appear uneven pigmentation, burns and remain a black spot in place of each removed hair.
It is possible to tan and go to the solarium not earlier than two weeks after the procedure. The lighter the skin, the longer the interval between epilation and sunbathing. Light skin is much more sensitive to ultraviolet light. By the way, laser hair removal is not done immediately after sunbathing.
When is a sauna indicated after cosmetic therapy?
The sauna is very popular nowadays, and many people can’t imagine their life without it, but, as it is known, the beauty requires sacrifice, so it is necessary to refrain from it for some time. Since in the sauna there is a double negative impact on these areas of the skin, it is dry heat and ingress of water, the composition of which you do not know, it may contain various disinfectants and aromatic components, so you can visit the sauna only three weeks after visiting the cosmetic office.
