When the laser was invented, it was only a matter of time before it would be used in various fields of human activity. And so it happened - laser technologies are now actively used in medicine for a variety of purposes - both in the diagnosis of diseases and in surgery to remove tumors of various origins. The new trend has not been spared and cosmetology - with the help of laser radiation, it became possible to remove hair or vascular anomalies.
Laser hair removal has rapidly gained popularity, since with its help it became possible to remove unwanted hair for a very long period of time due to the destruction of hair follicles. The essence of the procedure is that melanin, a hair pigment, can absorb radiation of a certain wavelength. When exposed to a laser, it heats up and destroys not only the follicle itself, but also the blood and lymph vessels that nourished it.
It sounds very tempting, but as with any medical procedure, there are a number of contraindications. First of all, these are immune and oncological diseases and diabetes mellitus - then laser hair removal should never be performed. Skin diseases, varicose veins, the presence of moles in places where you want to epilate, as well as a fresh tan are also undesirable for epilation. It is not recommended to carry out laser hair removal during pregnancy. Even during a cold or flu, you should not carry out this procedure. Laser hair removal is powerless against gray or very light hair, as there is no melanin in it to be affected.
If laser hair removal is performed poorly, then all sorts of complications can occur, for example, skin burns or allergic reactions. If laser radiation hits the shell of the eye, the consequences can be extremely serious - from conjunctivitis and burns to loss of vision. If the laser flash was not powerful enough, then, as paradoxical as it may sound, the growth of hair, especially gun hair, can increase. This is because weak radiation is able to stimulate the blood supply to the follicular area. If the patient is prone to excessive sweating, then folliculitis may develop - inflammation of the hair root. Subsequently, this complication can develop into a boil if left untreated.
You should not be afraid of laser hair removal, the main thing is that you should definitely consult with a specialist before it. If you want to do laser hair removal, then this should be done in a good salon and on high-quality equipment. In no case should you do laser hair removal at home, because it is often much more difficult to get rid of the consequences than from unwanted hair.
