Laser hair removal of the upper lip (antennae) in women. How many sessions are needed, how is it done

Today, laser hair removal is one of the most effective methods of dealing with unwanted body hair. The procedure is quite often used to remove antennae in women of different ages, it requires some preparation and adherence to simple rules.

How does the upper lip laser work?

Abundant hair on the upper lip is not typical for women, so most of them try to get rid of hair in different ways and forever. The action of the laser on the skin in this area is quite delicate and relatively safe.

The laser beam penetrates the hair follicle and is absorbed by the hair pigment. As a result, the follicle is destroyed and for a long period it cannot produce the growth of new hairs. Quite often, it is destroyed forever, so for many, the course of laser antennae removal becomes the first and only one.

Indications and contraindications for the procedure

Laser hair removal of antennae in women has its own indications and contraindications. The latter should be taken into account in order to avoid complications.

Indications include the presence of hair in the upper lip area, black hairs against the background of pale skin, ingrowth after removal by other methods, for example, using wax or a special cream. In this case, the woman is recommended exactly laser hair removal.

Contraindications include the following:

• The period of menstruation, when a woman's pain threshold decreases, which can lead to the formation of areas of irritation and even hematomas.
• Diagnosed diabetes mellitus of any severity, provoking slow healing of any damage.
• The presence of purulent formations, acne, irritation, infected wounds or abrasions, signs of herpes in the area of ​​the alleged impact.
• The period of lactation and pregnancy, which is associated with a violation of the hormonal balance in the body.
• The presence of birthmarks or other pigmentation in the affected area, which can develop into a malignant tumor. If warts or papillomas occur, the procedure is also contraindicated.
• Diseases of viral and infectious origin in the acute stage. Even a cold can become a reason for refusing to manipulate.
• Cancer at any stage.
• Allergic manifestations of a local or general nature.

• Recovery period after surgery or long-term illness.
• Initial or progressive stage of varicose veins, couperosis (spider veins) in the upper lip
• Taking antibacterial drugs from the tetracyclines group.
• The presence of red hair on the upper lip, as well as gray or very light.

Contraindications are determined in each case individually, so it is better to consult with an experienced specialist who will exclude the likelihood of having a particular disease.

Pros and cons of the hair removal method

Laser hair removal of antennae in women has its advantages and disadvantages. The main advantage will be the simplicity and painlessness of the procedure, as well as high efficiency after completing a full course. In addition, manipulation can be carried out at any time, as long as all contraindications are taken into account.

An additional advantage is the absence of side effects in the area of ​​exposure. The skin does not change color, is not deformed or irritated, and when the hair reappears, it does not grow in. This is a big plus.

The laser is absolutely harmless to the skin if everything is carried out in compliance with the rules and using high-quality equipment.

Among the disadvantages is the high cost of the procedure in a good professional beauty salon. If the price of manipulation is attractively low, it is worth considering the quality of the services offered. In addition, the procedure will not be effective for women with red, light or gray hairs, since they have a minimal amount of melanin.

The main disadvantage of manipulation is considered a long list of contraindications. Not every woman will be able to use a laser for hair removal, since she has one or another disease. Despite the shortcomings, the procedure is in great demand.

Laser advantages over other procedures

The main advantage of laser removal of antennae is considered to be the effectiveness of the procedure for a rather long period or forever. None of the methods known today are so effective. Additionally, during laser removal, the patient does not experience severe pain as when using wax, sugar paste, tweezers or electrolysis.

Hair does not grow in after the laser. After shugaring, wax, special cream, they grow in in most cases. Additionally, laser removal almost always passes without a trace, that is, no traces of irritation remain on the skin.

In addition, the use of a laser accelerates the hair removal process, because the rays simultaneously affect the skin area, the length and width of which reaches 9-10 mm. For antennae, a 15-minute session is enough.

Preparation for laser hair removal of the upper lip

Laser hair removal requires preparation, which will allow you to remove the antennae from a woman quickly and efficiently.

The most important points in preparation will be the following:

• Exclude the use of antibacterial agents from the tetracyclines group.
• Shave the hairs above the lip 1-2 days before the manipulation. Their maximum length should not exceed 2 mm, which is necessary to exclude the likelihood of injury to the skin.
• 2-3 months before the manipulation, it is forbidden to use epilators, wax and creams in the area of ​​future laser exposure, otherwise it will be ineffective.
• Before the procedure, 2 weeks before the procedure, you should exclude visiting the beach or solarium, regularly use a cream with sunscreen effect.
• A week before laser removal, do not use alcohol-based cosmetic lotions so as not to irritate the skin and not provoke complications after exposure to the device.
• On the day of manipulation, it is prohibited to use any decorative or care cosmetics for the face.

It is important to inform the specialist about the fact of taking any medications, since sometimes they can affect the result.

Do you need pain relief? What anesthetics are used?

The specialist asks the woman about the need for pain relief in advance. Some do not need it because the pain threshold is high. Others take pills and insist on using local anesthetics just before manipulation. For oral administration, doctors recommend Ketonal or Ibuprofen tablets.

The funds have a pronounced effect and help to calmly transfer the procedure. 1 tablet is enough to achieve the result. Place on the upper lip area, you can apply Lidochlor ointment, which contains lidocaine and pain relief. Sometimes the site is treated with Lidocaine Asept spray. It also has a pronounced anesthetic effect.

Procedure progress

In professional beauty salons, the procedure is carried out in compliance with all the rules and nuances.

The specialist performs the following steps:

1. Asks the patient to sit in a comfortable reclining chair.
2. After assuming a comfortable position, she makes sure that the skin in the affected area is dry and clean.
3. She puts on special protective glasses for herself and the patient, which will exclude the possibility of rays hitting the cornea.
4. Applies a special contact gel to the treated area
5. Treats the site of exposure with anesthetic, if the patient has expressed such a desire.
6. Turns on the device and gently brings it closer to the affected area, asks the patient to stretch the skin a little.
7. Gradually treats with rays the entire area of ​​the upper lip, where there are hairs.

During the manipulation, a woman may feel a slight burning or tingling sensation, which is considered normal. For 20 minutes after treatment, she is in the chair. After that, the specialist allows her to go home.

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Do's and don'ts after laser hair removal of antennae

The next day after the manipulation, the patient is allowed to return to her usual lifestyle, use cosmetics and care products, not hide her face in windy weather. In addition, it is allowed to resume the course of taking medications, if there is such a need.

However, it is strictly forbidden to use depilatory creams, alcohol lotions, tweezers or wax strips in the laser treatment area.

This can irritate and infect unprotected skin. You do not need to visit the sauna, bathhouse or solarium for the first few days after removal, or to affect the skin in other aggressive ways. If decorative cosmetics causes discomfort, you should abandon it for a while.

Skin care after laser hair removal of antennae

The main method of skin care after the procedure is to stimulate the regeneration of tissues damaged by laser beams. For this, moisturizers are used that are suitable for the type of skin. Additionally, you can apply ointments with regenerating properties. The most effective remedy is Solcoseryl.

The medication speeds up healing and prevents complications... Aloe vera gel will help soothe the skin immediately after the procedure. It is allowed to use it without restrictions and immediately after manipulation.

Morning and evening washing procedures should be gentle. You should not rub your face, apply scrubs. To relieve the burning sensation in the affected area, it is allowed to use ice.

Possible Side Effects of Antenna Laser

Laser hair removal of the antennae in women in some cases provokes complications.

The most common ones are:

• severe pain in the area of ​​exposure;
• redness, irritation, the formation of small wounds on the skin;
• burns of the skin, typical for patients with dark skin;
• changes in skin tone, the appearance of age spots;
• eye damage by laser beams;
• moderate or severe itching of the skin.

In exceptional cases, small wounds formed after laser treatment are infected.

Why hair can appear after a laser procedure

Often, after processing the upper lip, a woman has hairs reappearing.The first reason may be pregnancy, which occurred some time after the procedure. The change in hormonal levels provokes the growth of new hair, even in areas that have been treated repeatedly.

The second reason is the inability to act simultaneously on all hairs, since they are all at different stages of development. This leads to re-growth. Another common cause will be hormonal imbalance against the background of any diseases, stress.

Is a home laser effective against antennae

Today, every woman can purchase a set for laser hair removal at home. There is debate about its effectiveness. Many professionals consider the devices to be useless and even harmful.

Some women confirm the effectiveness of home kits... It is worth noting that such devices are quite effective if a woman has carefully studied the instructions, followed everything according to the rules and did not violate the principles of care before and after manipulation.

Laser kits for home

Various companies produce sets for laser hair removal at home.

Each differs in functionality:

The cost of one or another laser device differs in different countries and cities. Some of them are available, others are too expensive.

Step-by-step description of the stages of the procedure at home

At home, you must follow all the rules, as well as when visiting the salon.

The main steps will be as follows:

1. Read the instructions for use of the device, carefully read all safety regulations.
2. Wear safety glasses. They may be included or sold separately.
3. Wash and dry the affected area, be sure to remove any makeup.
4. If necessary, spray the area with Lidocaine Asept.
5. Apply the contact gel that is always included with the device upon purchase.
6. Gently place the epilator on the area above the upper lip and press the desired button.
7. Wait for a sound signal or a corresponding click, which will indicate that you can remove the device.
8. Repeat application on all hairy areas of the upper lip.
9. Turn off the device, put it neatly in the box.
10. Treat the affected area with aloe vera gel.

The entire manipulation takes 10 to 20 minutes. If you follow all the recommendations, the result will be noticeable in 2-3 days. Skin care rules do not differ from those followed after salon manipulation.

How many sessions will it take to remove hair above the upper lip

In the salon, a woman will have to go through from 2 to 4 sessions, depending on the amount of hair, its thickness, length and color. Between treatments 2 to 8 weeks pass. The more treatments are carried out, the longer the time interval between them. Home epilators are weak, so it will take 6 to 10 sessions to get rid of hair completely.

How long does the effect last

The duration of the effect after removal depends on the type of skin, the length of the hair, its thickness and color. The thicker the hairs, the shorter the period when they will not grow. On average, after the course, it takes from 2 to 7 years, after which the hairs reappear.

For some women with naturally thin hair, one course is enough to forget about the problem forever.

The cost of the procedure in the salons

In the salons of large cities of Russia, the price for one procedure is approximately 1500-2000 rubles. In the regions it is slightly lower, reaching 1,700 rubles. in one treatment.

This method is quite expensive, but completely justifies itself.

Laser hair removal is the safest and most modern way to remove hair. For the treatment of the antennae in a woman, the procedure is ideal and rarely leads to complications.

Author: Anna Milentyeva

Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya

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