Today lasers are actively used in many fields of medicine and cosmetology. Scientists back in the 60s of the last century proved that their effects are safe for the skin, but at the same time, many are still captivated by horror stories from the Internet and are afraid to resort to modern technologies to remove unwanted body hair. The editorial staff of Passion.ru decided: stop putting up with it! It's time to dispel the most popular myths about laser hair removal!
To eliminate unwanted vegetation on the body and face, today they use all the power of alexandrite, neodymium, diode lasers, as well as ELOS technology - a unique mix of laser and photo technologies. In this case, the devices can have a variety of names and brands. Do not be confused by this, the main thing is the principle of their work, and even more important is the experience and skill of the doctor who performs the epilation procedure.
Myth 1. Laser hair removal can cause cancer
Laser technologies are among the most researched at the moment. The devices used in our country and installed in reliable clinics undergo mandatory certification, so there is no danger to health. Ultraviolet rays of a certain spectrum can lead to the development of oncology, but they are not available in laser installations.
Myth 2. The laser can disrupt the work of internal organs
Laser action is carried out in the upper layers of the skin, in the dermis, while only the hair follicles are damaged, and not the cells surrounding them. The influence on the internal organs and the endocrine system of the body is excluded.
Myth 3. Laser hair removal is painful
Removing hair with sugar or wax is much more painful. Many modern lasers are equipped with a skin cooling system, which completely eliminates discomfort. In addition, at your request, the cosmetologist can of course apply an anesthetic cream.
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Myth 4. Laser hair removal can cause skin burns and even scarring
The work of modern devices is controlled by special sensors that ensure your safety. Each movement of the doctor is monitored by a computer, thereby reducing any possible risks to zero. To feel even more relaxed, be sure to check your specialist degrees.
Myth 5. Laser hair removal does not permanently remove hair
After a course of procedures, which can be done with a break of 1-2 months, as a rule, no more than 20% of the vegetation "survives". And we are talking about fine and single hairs. To maintain the wow effect of epilation, it is enough to repeat the procedure once a year.
Myth 6. Laser hair removal should be done only after childbirth
Yes, after the birth of a child, a woman's hormonal background changes, the percentage of unwanted vegetation may increase, but only for a while. With proper control from the endocrinologist, the hormonal background returns to normal, the extra hairs simply fall out, and the epilated areas remain smooth, as they were before childbirth.
Myth 7. The result can be seen only after the completion of the course of procedures
The hairs that are in the stage of active growth (about 25% of them) will disappear after the first session. Those that are still "sleeping" will develop more slowly, but after a while they will inevitably make themselves felt. The course of procedures is needed not because the technique is ineffective, but because all the hairs grow at different times, and for 100% removal you need several epilation sessions and at least six months of time.
Myth 8. Laser hair removal provokes ingrown hairs
The laser energy is absorbed by the hairs along the entire length, leading to their heating, and subsequently to the destruction of the follicle. At the same time, a "stump" of hair remains in it - a dark point that can be easily removed with any scrub. Ingrown hairs appear in the case of inept hair removal, for example, with wax, because of which they break off, are removed without a follicle, deforming the canal. Hence the ingrown hair.
Myth 9. Before the procedure, you need to properly grow the hairs
Since the hair is a conductor of energy that destroys the follicle, it just needs to be available, and its length is not so critical. A length of 1-2 mm is sufficient for the epilation effect.
Myth 10. Depilation is cheaper than epilation
Depilation - temporary hair removal without destroying hair follicles in a proven clinic or beauty salon costs almost as much as a laser or ELOS session. At the same time, you will have to go to waxing or shugaring from year to year, while in the case of hardware epilation - only once a year to maintain the effect after completing the course of procedures. The savings are evident.
