There is no longer any doubt about the effectiveness of laser hair removal. Many girls prefer it to her. Several reasons contribute to this: safety, painlessness, long duration.
But it also happens that the incompetence of the hair removal master, the irresponsibility of the client herself leads to unpleasant consequences. Therefore, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the procedure of laser hair removal, contraindications and the consequences that are inherent in it.
Features of the procedure
This type of removal of unwanted vegetation on the human body is one of the most effective, since the gentle effect of the laser on the follicles allows you to painlessly stop hair growth, causing them to fall out. Several epilation procedures will get rid of vegetationforever.
Before considering the consequences and contraindications of laser hair removal, it is worth studying the essence of the procedure, methods of preparation for it, the rehabilitation period.
How does a laser work? Hair on the human body contains a large amount of melanin - a coloring pigment. The laser beam, when directly applied to the hair, generates heat, which is absorbed by the melanin. As a result, the vegetation burns from the abundance of thermal energy.
If you follow all the rules of the procedure, it will not cause any harm, it will achieve the expected result.
Despite your safety, it is not worth treating hair removal and preparing for it negligently. First, it would not be superfluous to consult with an endocrinologist and a dermatologist, who, after collecting tests and conducting an examination, will talk about whether it is possible to use laser hair removal.
If there are no contraindications, then preparation for hair removal should be carried out as follows:
- 30 days before the procedure, you can not sunbathe (neither under the sun, nor in the solarium). The skin should be pale, with a minimum amount of melanin. Then the laser will only affect the vegetation, and not the skin cells.
- For 14 days before the procedure, you can not remove hair with anything other than a razor. The laser affects only those follicles that are in the active growth phase. The razor, as you know, removes only superficial hairs, and does not affect the bulbs.
- The action of the laser can be blunted by tetracycline antibiotics. If a course of their admission is prescribed, the procedure should be transferred toanother time.
- Owners of dark skin tones should pre-lighten those areas of the body that will be subjected to epilation.
- One or two days before the session, it is necessary to shave off the vegetation with a razor. So the process will be completely painless, and it will be easier for the laser to "get" to the follicles that are in the phase of active growth.
- The day before the hair removal session, the skin should be cleansed. Creams, oils and lotions should not be applied as they will create a barrier to laser penetration.
The laser hair removal procedure itself is carried out as follows:
- Each client wears special glasses that prevent the destruction of melanin in the iris.
- A special device that emits a laser is carried out over the treated area. In the process, the hairs burn quickly.
- The time of the deletion session varies - from 2 minutes to an hour (depending on the amount of work).
Those who are sensitive to the slightest pain should tell the beautician before the session. Then the specialist will apply an anesthetic gel to the skin, which will completely eliminate discomfort.
After a hair removal session, a number of rehabilitation rules must be observed:
- Apply to the treated area of the body only the product that is prescribed by the beautician.
- Do not touch the burnt hair roots, which will definitely appear after the laser action: they will fall off by themselves in a week.
- Do not apply alcohol-based products to the skin.
- After the session, you can not wet the treated area induring the day. Do not use a washcloth for two days.
- 3-4 days exclude massage treatment.
- Baths, saunas, hot baths are also undesirable (3-4 days);
- 14 days no sunbathing.
Relative contraindications
This category of contraindications for laser hair removal includes temporary conditions and diseases:
- Cold, flu.
- Excessive tan.
- Manifestations of psoriasis, eczema, lupus erythematosus in the problem area.
- Skin injury: scratches, bruises, wounds.
- The presence of age spots and moles is also a relative contraindication, but some cosmetologists practice reliable closing of these formations from laser exposure.
- Lactation.
- Pregnancy.
- Allergic diseases.
- Dilation of veins.
Also, a relative contraindication includes the minority of the client. In this case, laser hair removal can be performed, but only with the permission of the parents.
Absolute contraindications
Such contraindications include:
- Blonde and gray hair. In this case, we are not talking about harm to he alth, but rather about the futility of the event. The thing is that light and gray hair has a low content of melanin, which is necessary for the thermal transformation of the laser. The radiation will simply have no effect on the hairline.
- Cancer in various forms.
- Rash of herpes on the skin.
- Individual immunity toprocedure.
- Diabetes mellitus type 1 and 2.
Contraindications for laser hair removal of the bikini area. Consequences
Cleansing from the hair of this delicate area of the body should be done with extreme caution. Epilation of the bikini area is the second most popular, after epilation of the legs.
There are a number of contraindications and consequences of bikini laser hair removal. It cannot be carried out if the skin has
- Cuts and wounds.
- Fungal inflammation (thrush, coccidiosis, etc.).
- Sexual infections.
- Inflammation and itching.
- Presence of papillomas and warts.
- Vegetation in the form of fluff, as well as light, gray or red color.
Such restrictions are typical for both classic and deep bikinis. Contraindications for laser hair removal of the second option may be as follows:
- Recent delivery, including caesarean section.
- Erosion and inflammation in the vagina.
- Hemorrhoids.
All problems must be fixed. Only then can you start hair removal sessions. Ignoring contraindications for laser hair removal of the bikini area will lead to undesirable consequences:
- Hyperpigmentation, manifested by darkening of the treated areas of the skin (passes within a month).
- Re-growth of hair in the treated area in case of hormonal failure.
- Burns.
Before the laser hair removal procedure, you should first consult with a beautician and gynecologist about the presence of diseases.
Laser hair removal of armpits: contraindications and consequences
Armpit hair removal is carried out throughout the area where vegetation is visible. Since this area of the body is characterized by delicate and sensitive skin, you can drink an anesthetic tablet before the session or ask the beautician to apply lidocaine ointment to the armpit area.
Doctor's recommendations and reviews on contraindications to laser hair removal reveal the following reasons, in the presence of which you should not use the service:
- Fine downy hairs, light or gray in color.
- Newly acquired tan.
- The period of pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Strong susceptibility of the skin to light radiation.
- Papillomas, warts, moles, tumors and inflammation in the armpit.
- Influenza, SARS.
After the elimination of vegetation in the armpit area, there are often unpleasant sensations that pass over time.
- Since the skin of the armpits is highly sensitive, after the laser procedure there is pain, burning, slight burns are possible.
- After the first session, ingrown hairs and small pustules appear. This phenomenon is temporary, it does not occur for everyone. By the next session, these troubles pass.
- The inexperience of the master will lead to the fact that the effectiveness of the procedure is very weak.
Many clients who have never used laser hair removal are concerned about safetylaser exposure to the armpit. But customer reviews say that proper adherence to all preparation measures will prevent the occurrence of unpleasant consequences, and rehabilitation measures will quickly remove all unwanted sensations.
Facial epilation
This type of procedure is not very popular, although the appearance of vegetation on the face of women is also possible. It mainly grows on the chin, above the upper lip, sometimes on the cheeks. Shaving is not an option, because the hair will grow more intensively, and their color will become darker. Shugaring and waxing are painful procedures. Laser hair removal is the best option. Its main advantage is that vegetation is permanently removed.
There are many contraindications to laser facial hair removal. Keeping them means protecting yourself from skin problems that will be visible to everyone. It is worth noting that facial hair removal is a medical procedure, not a cosmetic one.
Epilation of facial skin is questionable in the following situations:
- Pregnancy.
- Serious skin diseases (psoriasis, eczema).
- All forms of diabetes.
- Oncology.
- Overly sensitive skin.
- The presence of freckles or age spots, as well as a predisposition to their appearance.
- Treatment with antibiotics.
This is all about contraindications. The consequences of laser hair removal of the upper lip and chin can be as follows:
- The formation of age spots and freckles.
- Appearance"islands of hairs".
- Scar formations.
- Hormonal imbalance.
As practice shows, such consequences arise if the rules of the procedure were violated.
As for contraindications for laser hair removal of the upper lip, chin and cheeks, the list of recommendations for them is more modest. For example, in late pregnancy, laser facial hair removal is allowed if the machine is not set to a very high power.
What do we have immediately after the procedure?
All the consequences that appear on the skin after laser hair removal are usually divided into early and late. Early ones are those that appear immediately after the procedure. These include:
- Severe redness and swelling is a completely normal reaction of the body to laser exposure. Infrared radiation heats the follicles and the surrounding skin.
- Folliculitis - inflammation of the hair follicles, their middle and lower parts. This side effect occurs mainly in women who visit pools or swim in water after a laser hair removal session.
- Minor burns. They appear for several reasons: incorrectly adjusted power of the laser device, strong skin tan or its natural darkness.
- Rashes that tend to appear on the skin of young girls. Acne disappears in a few days without the use of any means.
- In those suffering from frequent exacerbations of herpes, a similar problem may also occur after laserepilation. If there is such a predisposition, then it is worth taking antiviral drugs before the procedure.
- Allergic rashes or spots. Pass quickly if you take antihistamines.
- In the absence of special glasses that protect the retina from laser exposure, conjunctivitis, photosensitivity, and inflammation may develop.
Later consequences
Such side effects do not appear immediately, but they are very noticeable and difficult to treat. As a rule, the reason for their occurrence is non-compliance with safety rules.
Late consequences include:
- The appearance of pigmentation. As a rule, this is characteristic of people with dark skin who do not follow the recommendations for the use of drugs that lighten the skin.
- Hypertrichosis or active growth of new hair. Such a side effect can be caused by an incorrectly selected light flux.
- The appearance of scars and scars is the result of trauma to the skin and infection.
Beautician's negligence in setting up the device can lead to the following problems for the client:
- Increased or decreased sweating (occurs after hair removal in the armpit).
- A dysplastic nevus that can turn into a malignant formation.
- Cell necrosis of individual skin areas.
Client opinions
As the reviews show, contraindications to laserepilation and the consequences of this procedure excite most of the clients of beauty salons, especially those who first dared to resort to it. Frequent visitors to laser removal sessions leave a lot of good reviews about the procedure. Women confirm all the positive aspects of laser hair removal: painlessness, efficiency, safety.
As a recommendation, many ladies who consider laser hair removal the best way to remove hair say that you need to be more careful in choosing a master, because in most cases it is the lack of experience of a beautician that leads to adverse consequences.
Conclusion
Laser hair removal, subject to all the rules of its implementation, has, perhaps, one drawback - the high cost. But no matter how safe this procedure is considered, before using it, you must familiarize yourself with the contraindications to it and the possible consequences.
