Laser hair removal on the face, in the bikini area, legs forever. Price, devices for removal at home. A photo

The fashion for a smooth body without vegetation makes unwanted hair a cosmetic problem for almost every woman. The skin in the bikini area is delicate and highly sensitive, so shaving, chemical and wax depilation of this area are considered painful and traumatic methods.

Laser hair removal, including in the bikini area, is a modern technique of hardware cosmetology, which is effective and painless.

Laser hair removal - what is it and how it goes

Laser hair removal in the bikini area is carried out by influencing the hair root of a certain spectrum of a narrowly directed light wave, which subsequently collapses and dies. The depth of penetration of the laser beam into the skin is 1-4 mm. The laser does not act as a point on each follicle, but on a specific area of ​​the skin with several follicles.

The beam affects a dark pigment called melanin, which absorbs the laser beam, releasing heat energy. This warmth provokes the elimination of the follicle, it gradually overgrows and after a certain course of laser therapy, hair growth stops by 75-95%.

If the hair is very light vellus or discolored (due to the absence of melanin in them), the laser does not perceive them, therefore it does not affect them. Also, if the skin is naturally dark or tanned, the laser beam will affect the melanin in the skin. Therefore, the laser works most effectively on dark hair that grows on light skin.

Benefits

Laser hair removal in the bikini area has several advantages:

1. Painlessness when compared with wax depilation or with the use of an electric depilator. Since the intimate area is quite sensitive, a cooling or anesthetic cream is applied to it in advance.
2. High efficiency. After the first session, the skin will remain smooth for 2-3 months, and the follicles will be destroyed by 15-40%. Hair is removed permanently, in some cases permanently.
3. Safety. The laser does not damage the surrounding tissue, but only affects the hair follicles.
4. Does not cause irritation and induces ingrown hair growth.
5. The duration of the manipulation is about 20-30 minutes (depending on the irradiated area).
6. The laser procedure is easy to carry out at home with special portable devices that can be purchased in online stores.
7. Regrown hair is softened and lightened.
8. The color of the skin is evened out, age spots are removed.

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Contraindications

Like any method of cosmetology, laser hair removal has contraindications:

• infectious diseases;
• tuberculosis;
• diseases of the immune system;
• diabetes;
• age up to 18 years;
• epilepsy;
• allergy;
• a large number of moles;
• oncology;
• dermatological diseases;
• violation of the integrity of the skin;
• gray, vellus and blonde hair.

Is it harmful to do

Since the laser radiation of the epilation device penetrates the skin to a depth of about 1-4 mm, this effect is absolutely safe for the body. The skin is not damaged, and the resulting redness disappears after a few hours.

The appearance of a slight redness indicates an effective laser therapy. With very sensitive skin, improper preparation and unskilled conduct of the procedure itself, burns may occur.

Can I do it during pregnancy

Pregnancy for every woman is an important and responsible period. Many continue to look after themselves and get rid of unnecessary vegetation in intimate places.

Although cosmetologists claim the complete safety of laser devices for the fetus and the expectant mother, the negative influence of the laser is not excluded, therefore, the woman chooses to remove hair in the bikini area with a laser or shave on her own and under her own responsibility.

Is it possible to do during menstruation

Cosmetologists do not consider menstruation as a direct contraindication of laser treatment. Carrying out this procedure on critical days increases discomfort and soreness. Cosmetologists advise to carry out laser hair removal at least 4-5 days of the cycle (ideally 10-15 days).

Laser hair removal zones

Areas for laser hair removal:

• Face (eyebrows and between the eyebrows, antennae area, chin). Hair near the eyebrows and "antennae" are removed by women, on the chin - by men. For safety reasons, the patient must wear protective goggles. To remove facial hair, 2-3 sessions of 10-15 minutes are enough.
• Axillary region. In this area, the procedure is carried out most often. Hair should grow up to 1-2 mm before the procedure. The duration of the session is 15-20 minutes, the number of courses is 4-6.
• Forearms. It is forbidden to apply cosmetics for hands before epilation, hair should be 5 mm long, but not more. The course of laser irradiation of hands is on average 5-10 procedures, lasting 20-30 minutes.
• Stomach. There is usually not much hair in this area, so the procedure usually lasts no longer than 10-15 minutes. 2-3 sessions are enough.
• Legs (thighs, shins). Getting rid of unwanted leg hair is a popular procedure for women. The duration of the session is determined by the treatment area and is 20-140 minutes. It is necessary to carry out at least 5 sessions of laser therapy (on average 5-8 visits).
• Bikini area (deep bikini, shallow, extra bikini, pubic hair removal, buttocks hair removal). This area is considered especially sensitive, therefore, to prevent painful sensations, the master lubricates the skin with a special ointment and treats it with a spray with an anesthetic (lidocaine).

Types of equipment used

In hardware cosmetology, there are 4 types of laser equipment that differ in wavelength, duration of emitted pulses and energy density:

1. Ruby. One of the first laser hair removal machines. You will have to spend more time on the procedure, as the device acts slowly. Experts recommend a ruby ​​laser for people with dark hair, Fitzpatrick type I and II. It does not affect light brown and blonde hair. Has a wavelength of 694 nm. Melanin absorbs such waves only slightly.
2. Alexandrite. A laser that is effective if you need to remove hair that is darker than light blond. The devices are equipped with a cooling system to reduce painful sensations and possible burns. Wavelength - 755 nm.
3. Diode. Today it is characterized by increased efficiency and popularity, it is used for hair removal, including the bikini area.The light rays of this device are completely absorbed by melanin, so it removes both dark and light hair. Another advantage is that fewer sessions are required for complete hair removal. The length of the laser beam is 800-940 nm.
4. Neodymium. This type of laser radiation is considered the most powerful because it has a wavelength of 1064 nm. The waves are practically not absorbed by melanin, so this device is not suitable for laser hair removal. It is used in cosmetology to remove tattoos, scars and dilated vessels.

Home procedure devices

Laser hair removal can be carried out at home, especially for those who are embarrassed to treat the bikini area in the salon with a beautician. Online stores offer a wide selection of home portable laser epilators in different price categories (7,000-30,000 rubles).

The price of the device will depend on its power, type and characteristics of the laser (optimal wavelength 808 nm), functionality, manufacturer's brand, treatment area and duration of the procedure. For home use, it is better to purchase a device with a minimum set of functions and programs.

Since such devices are not cheap and not all have the same effectiveness, it is advisable to consult with a cosmetologist before buying and get acquainted with customer reviews about a particular device.

Popular laser epilators for home use:

1. Laser epilator RIO Laser Salon - English-made apparatus, which has a one-year warranty period. It is a simple, convenient and portable epilator. It is effective for sensitive skin, so it can be used to epilate the intimate area. It has a wavelength of 808 nm, a weight of 850 g, and operates on a 220 W power supply. The cost of the device is about 7000-8000 rubles.
2. Laser epilator Rio Dezac x 20. The device is equipped with a patented function of deep scanning of the skin and hair detection, a multi-level function to ensure the safety of manipulation. It removes hair automatically without patient intervention (no need to aim at every hair), and is recommended for use in the bikini area and other sensitive areas. The device has 2 operating modes and a wavelength of 808 nm. Provides radiation on a skin area of ​​60 mm2. The price of the epilator is 15,000-20,000 rubles.
3. Laser epilator Tria Hair Removal Laser. The device is considered the safest among analogues. The epilator of an attractive design has a pulsed laser with a wavelength of 808 nm, which is designed to treat a skin area of ​​10 mm2, is powered by a built-in battery, has 5 modes of operation and a one-year manufacturer's warranty. Cost - an average of 20,000 rubles.

Preparation for the procedure

Before carrying out the procedure, you should definitely consult with a dermatologist and endocrinologist.

After the doctor prescribes laser hair removal immediately before the procedure, you must adhere to some rules:

1. 14 days before the manipulation, it is forbidden to sunbathe, both taking natural sunbathing and visiting the solarium; use other methods of depilation besides shaving; take tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolones.
2. Before epilation (in a couple of days), you need to carefully shave the required area (hair length is not more than 4-5 mm, optimal - 3-4 mm) and do not apply lotions, creams, deodorants. If the hair is shaved to zero, the laser may not be able to see it.
3. A few days before the procedure, a test for sensitivity to laser radiation should be carried out.

How is it done step by step

Laser hair removal in the bikini area, for example, is carried out in stages:

1. The client takes a horizontal position and puts on safety glasses.
2. The beautician applies anesthetic to the desired area of ​​the body.
3. After a few minutes, the beautician begins to carefully (without missing areas) treat the selected area with a laser. The duration of the procedure depends on the treatment area chosen by the client.
4. The beautician applies a moisturizing anti-inflammatory cream to the treated area.

How many sessions do you need to completely remove hair forever

It is impossible to remove all unnecessary hair in one go.

The number of courses required for the final hair removal is individual. On average, 4-8 visits are required. The recommended interval between sessions is 6 to 8 weeks. After each procedure, this interval should be increased by another 2 weeks.

How often is the procedure done?

Since the laser beam acts only on actively growing follicles (their number is about 1/3), and does not work on sleeping follicles, the laser irradiation procedure must be performed several times. The required number of sessions of hair removal with lazuli is individual and depends on the type of hair, the speed and density of their growth, skin and hair color, hormonal levels, and the area of ​​the treated area of ​​the body.

Getting rid of facial hair involves the smallest number of sessions (up to 2-3). To remove hair in the armpit, arms and legs, it will take 5-6 procedures (sometimes up to 10), in the bikini area - 4-8 procedures.

The break after the first manipulation lasts 4 weeks, after the second - 6 weeks, after the third - 8. After the final hair removal, it is recommended to carry out preventive laser treatment once a year.

Recovery period after the procedure

After exposure to the laser on the skin and follicles, regenerative processes take place in order to accelerate them and prevent possible complications, it is necessary to adhere to some recommendations:

• within 2 weeks. refrain from being in direct sunlight;
• treat the areas affected by the laser with a moisturizer (Panthenol, Bepanten) for several days;
• for 2 days after hair removal, refuse a hot bath, pool, bath or sauna, do not use alcohol-containing cosmetics.

How long does the effect last

The duration of the effect of smooth skin is purely individual, but on average it is 4-5 years. And if you undergo a supportive correction with your beautician in a timely manner (every year 1-2 times), you can achieve a longer result, and in some cases a lifelong result.

The result will depend on the quality and type of equipment, the state of the patient's body, the experience of the cosmetologist.

Does it hurt to spend

Under the influence of a laser beam, the temperature rises in the hair follicle, which is why it is destroyed. This process can cause tingling sensations of varying intensity, the level of pain depends on the patient's pain threshold.

Someone will not experience any sensations, while for someone the procedure may seem quite painful. In case of very sensitive skin, there is a possibility of burns. The longer the hair (more than 5-6 mm), the more painful it is to carry out the procedure.

Side effects

Laser hair removal in the bikini area is a safe procedure, but the risk of side effects is not excluded. After irradiation, burns of varying degrees (from slight redness to severe I-II degree burns), scars, hyper- or hypopigmentation are possible.

Among the adverse reactions are folliculitis (inflammation of the hair follicle), the cause of its development is the introduction of infection or increased sweating in the patient. Allergic manifestations are possible as a reaction of the body to anesthetic.

The cost of the procedure

The cost of the service in beauty salons depends on the area where hair is removed, hair color and density.

Average prices for one procedure:

• Eyebrow area: 1200-4000 p.
• The "antennae" area: 1500-3300 r.
• Armpit area: 3800-8000 p.
• Hands: 6500-20000 r.
• Hips: RUB 7500-17500
• Shins: 5000-12000 RUB
• Legs (whole) -16000-20000 p.
• Bikini (not deep): 5000-7000 p.
• Bikini (deep): 7000-10000 p.

Laser epilation is a modern cosmetology service for removing unwanted hair, especially in the bikini area, which is especially popular not only among women, but also among men.To stay satisfied with the result and prevent negative consequences, you must carefully choose a clinic and an experienced professional master.

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