Alexandrite laser epilation: how to make friends with it

Epilation is the removal of unwanted hair from a specific area of ​​the body, in which the hair follicle is destroyed and / or removed. There are quite a few methods for such removal: hot wax, shugaring, an electric epilator, lasers. And they each have their own advantages and disadvantages. So, for example, waxing, shugaring and an epilator always have a low cost, a longer period of absence of hairs in comparison with the same shaving; of the minuses - the soreness of the procedure, undesirable consequences in the form of hair growing into the skin, irritation and redness, prolonged discomfort. It is not surprising that, against the background of such shortcomings, the alexandrite laser is becoming more and more popular as a method of long-term epilation.

Features of the procedure

Laser hair removal - it doesn't matter if alexandrite or diode laser is used - more expensive, but at the same time relatively painless a procedure carried out by a specialist in compliance with all medical and sanitary standards in a specially designated office. Agree, no matter how clean the house is, a medical office is always better for these purposes. And hair grows much slower after using the laser (for this you need to go through a certain number of sessions).

There are quite a few types of lasers, and the difference between them is based on the length of the emitted waves: for alexandrite it is shorter, for a diode one - longer.

At the same time, the most common and popular is alexandrite. It is recommended for light skin and dark hair. That is, he will boldly suit natural brown-haired women and brunettes, since he copes with dark hairs much better than with light ones.

What is it and how does it work

Alexandrite laser (the name comes from the mineral stone used - alexandrite) selectively affects the hair follicle with a beam of light of a certain length, heating up to a temperature of about 80⁰With and thereby destroying it. In this case, it is important to choose required level impact.

The laser, shall we say, attracts melanin. It is a pigment that gives a certain color to hair and skin. When heated, melanin is destroyed and the growth of the bulb stops. The darker the hair, the more melanin in the bulb, the better the result will be.

How does alexandrite laser work, the better laser hair removal in comparison with other types - in the video.

Along with the alexandrite laser, beauty salons offer another type of it - diode. Which one is better - see this video.

Consequences of application. Expectations and reality

It's important to know! The laser, acting on already existing hairs (damaging them), can activate the growth of still dormant bulbs. Thus, we get the desired effect temporarily, that is, after several sessions, the result is unexpectedly reversed. Don't be afraid! This is not a defect in your skin and not a "broken" laser, this is a natural phenomenon: there is a huge number of hair follicles in human skin, and most of them are in a dormant state. That is why it is necessary repeat sessions after a certain amount of time.

Another option is also possible: when melanin is destroyed in the sleeping hairs, but they themselves remain intact. In this case, hairs begin to grow thinner, softer and lighter than before. This rule is true for both alexandrite and diode lasers.

In most cases, this type of hair removal gives the expected results. The hairs become much less, or they are completely absent for quite a long time after the course of sessions.

Side effects, or nature cannot be fooled

Sometimes for gross interference in our body, we get a return. What negative can the alexandrite laser bring? Burns, irritation, redness, peeling, changes in skin pigmentation (most often darkening), damage to the retina (if you do not wear special glasses), ingrown hairs and / or increased hair growth, scars, allergies and activation of the dormant herpes virus. Of course, the list of side effects is deeply individual, and often none of the listed points appear, but we must warn you.

To be or not to be?

Beauty, as you know, requires sacrifice. Before deciding on this kind of manipulation with the body, you should think carefully about all the positive and negative aspects of this procedure. Consult the specialist of your choice, carefully examine the treatment room for compliance with sanitary standards. Read reviews about this clinic or salon. And then think again. And never look for profit in money! A good specialist and quality services will never be cheap!

Separately, it should be said about contraindications... There are a large number of them, so it will not be superfluous to talk to your doctor separately. The most common are:

• a large number of moles;
• varicosity;
• pregnancy;
• oncological diseases;
• cold.

It may be worth passing general tests to surely exclude the likelihood of any disease and, just in case, play it safe. After all, there is nothing more valuable than health.