Laser epilator

Female beauty requires a lot of sacrifice. Many representatives of the fair sex, who devote a lot of time to caring for themselves, have become accustomed to this idea a long time ago. One of the most pressing problems is the removal of excess hair on the arms, legs, in the armpit and in the bikini area.

Technologies do not stand still, including cosmetology. Already now the laser hair removal procedure is becoming very popular. It is not surprising that various models of devices for its implementation began to appear on store shelves.

The majority of women, facing for the first time with the concept of laser hair removal, ask a lot of questions, most of which concern the principle of the equipment. This is really important, as the features of any procedure determine not only its effectiveness, but also the consequences for the skin and the whole organism.

A laser epilator is a special device that completely removes hairs with the help of their “cauterization” by a concentrated laser beam. Outwardly, they can be very different among themselves, since there are both professional stationary models, which are distinguished by large dimensions, and home portable options.

The main feature, of course, is the principle of operation. It may vary slightly depending on the type of laser used, but in general it really is a process of heating the hairs, as a result of which they die. Some women may recall the once popular photo-epilation procedures, but they used only the light effect, which had a lot of negative effects on the skin and in some cases even caused pain.

By the way, precisely because of the negative experience of photoepilation, the use of a laser so quickly became overgrown with a myth about its harm and pain. However, in practice a concentrated laser beam has a far better set of properties. It has a deeper and more precise effect, thanks to which the dermis tissues remain completely intact, and the master can easily achieve complete removal of hairs from the skin.

Penetrating into the hair follicle, the laser beam is concentrated and leads to its heating. Melanin and carotene are the first to react to an increase in temperature, which are immediately split and the hair is removed from the skin. Subsequently, his recovery takes much more time than after pulling out, and repeated procedures will gradually stop hair growth in the necessary area forever.

Laser hair removal is not just a novelty in cosmetology and medicine, but a fundamentally new approach that is fully capable of supplanting any other methods. One of the main features of such devices is that today only they are able to provide a really deep effect of epilation, which is not the case with other approaches.

Depilation is a partial hair removal. More precisely, it is cutting only that part of the vegetation that protrudes above the surface of the skin. The most striking examples of depilation are shaving with a blade machine or the use of a special cream that dissolves the cutaneous part of the hair.

As for hair removal, it is a completely different process. During the epilation, it is not the part that is destroyed, but the entire hair. That is, it is assumed the destruction of the hair follicles, roots, or even the follicle itself. It is easy to understand that hair removal is a more effective method that guarantees long-lasting results, while reducing the rate of appearance of new vegetation, as well as making it less thick and tough.

The most famous epilation options are presented by such procedures as washing and shugaring, that is, hair removal using hot wax or sugar paste, respectively. The material used is applied to the desired area of ​​the skin, and then "breaks down", while pulling the hair from the root. The problem is that such an approach cannot be considered a full-fledged epilation, since during such tearing the follicle, and sometimes even the bulb, remains intact.

In this case, laser epilators are really reliable and, in fact, the only option for complete hair removal. Modern models are equipped with sufficiently accurate and powerful radiating elements that direct a beam of energy directly into the follicle and destroy it.

In general, we can distinguish a number of advantages of laser epilators over other ways of getting rid of excess hair on the skin:

• Comfort. Unlike the use of the same hot wax or sugar paste, laser hair removal is more convenient. Typically, during the procedure, women feel almost nothing except light heat in the treated area;
• Speed. Most models are capable of 3-4 flashes per second, which is quite enough for the complete destruction of hairs. As a result, the procedure of epilating even large areas, for example, a bikini, does not take too long;
• Efficiency. Unlike other methods of hair removal, especially when compared to razors or wax strips, the laser does not miss a single hair. Of course, the quality of one or another model of the device decides a lot, but most modern epilators guarantee the complete destruction of 99% of unwanted vegetation on any part of the body;
• No consequences. Hot wax or wax strips, sugar paste, electronic depilator, blades - all this is a real nightmare for women's skin. As a rule, after using such methods, redness and inflammation immediately appear. The laser epilator affects the point, affects only the hair follicles and does not have any negative effect on the dermis;
• One of the main advantages is always the possibility of complete cessation of hair growth in the treated area. With proper approach to the procedures, as well as the use of really high-quality apparatus, it may be enough 5-6 procedures to stop the hair from bothering you forever. This is possible due to the fact that the laser has cumulative qualities and regular heating of the follicles completely stops the production of carotene and melanin;
• Practicality. It is also worth adding that now there is the possibility of laser hair removal at home using a portable device. It is much more convenient, in particular, for self-treatment of the bikini area than a razor, wax or paste.

If you decide on hair removal with a laser, then you should pay attention to the correct choice of equipment. The models differ not only in appearance, but most importantly they take into account the type of laser that determines almost all the functionality of the epilator.

Today it is customary to distinguish the following types of lasers:

• Neodymium;
• Diode;
• Alexandrite;
• Ruby.

The main difference between them lies in the depth and concentration of the radiated energy beam. From this, skin safety, hair removal efficiency and comfort vary. The most painful are some types of alexandrite and neodymium lasers. In their application, specialists can often advise patients to use local anesthesia. However, it should be recognized that it is these radiation options that remove hair very quickly and efficiently.

Now the most popular are diode laser epilators. They perfectly combine the destruction of follicles and safety for surrounding tissues. All this is due to the most accurate beam concentration compared with other lasers.

Professional and portable models for home use should also be separated. Stationary and more bulky devices have much greater functionality and power, so they can guarantee accurate and deep hair removal.

Of course, portable devices for home use are inferior to their “big” brothers. Nevertheless, high-quality models can provide accurate, comfortable and fairly effective removal of vegetation. The only disadvantage of such devices is that to eliminate hair will require more procedures forever.

Today there are so many different models of portable laser devices. Sometimes it is very difficult to choose something really suitable, especially if we are talking about a woman who first became interested in a similar method of hair removal.

Famous are models from manufacturers such as Kemei or Rio.. They are characterized by a small price and, therefore, such devices are available to almost any woman. However, they have their own characteristics. For example, a number of Kemei epilators are characterized by a rather high degree of heating, which is why they must be used with great care. On the other hand, they can provide an impressive result. Such models are best suited for men whose skin is somewhat rougher.

From the Rio product range, the Rio X60, Salon Laser and Salon Chic are very popular.as well as the LAHR-C model. Most of them work on the principle of a diode laser, therefore, are considered among the most comfortable and reliable options among portable epilators. The Scanning X20 from this manufacturer is also equipped with a scan function.

Tria is represented on the market by such models as “Go Lahh” and “Hair Removal 4x”, which also differ in an excellent combination of reasonable price and a sufficient effect of removal of undesirable hair.

We should also mention the models from Bosidin and Tweezer, which belong to higher price categories, however, are the most interesting options, as they use the newest Iplazer system, which combines several bundles and at the same time provides deep and comfortable destruction of hair follicles.

Of course, if you are looking for a professional laser epilator for the salon, you will have to seriously tinker, since it can be very difficult to understand these devices, and the choice will depend entirely on your knowledge, skills and level of specialist training.

Another thing is if you purchase a household appliance for home use, as in this case the choice will be made from the point of view of the consumer. In other words, your task is to buy an epilator that specifically meets your needs.

It is worth paying attention not only to the price and popularity. Before you finally decide on a choice, do not forget about the following professional advice:

• Beware of so-called “pseudolazer” models, which are quite expensive and impersonate real laser devices. Their distinguishing feature is the presence of a heating element at the tip of the sensor that is used to process the zone. Such epilators can easily burn the skin and can never guarantee the destruction of the follicle itself, since they only burn the upper part of the hair;
• You should not look closely to the technology only from popular countries-manufacturers. Very often, due to imports, their prices are too high. At the same time, most popular campaigns have their Chinese assembly center, which in fact can guarantee reliable quality;
• Immediately determine for yourself exactly what type of laser you are interested in. The gold standard among the masters is considered to be the diode one. On the other hand, you can experience on yourself alexandrite or neodymium, which can guarantee a deeper effect;
• Exactly determine the functions you need. In some cases, you can overpay for the "bloat", which will be useless in the future. For example, an epilator with a scanning function can be twice as expensive as its counterpart, which is not inferior in efficiency;
• Before buying worth reading reviews of women which already managed to get the model you like.

In order to achieve a good effect from laser hair removal, it is not enough to use an expensive and high-quality device. Even at home, it is important to carry out preliminary preparation of the skin area and not to forget that an instruction for use is attached to each technique, which should be followed. Usually, the use of the device is more than simple and involves holding the sensor over a specific area on the body.

We also recommend using the following tips:

• On the day of the procedure, refuse to use cosmetics, especially if it contains oils;
• If you practice shaving, it is best to hold it no later than 24 hours before hair removal;
• Hold the epilator strictly vertically on the skin for a more precise effect;
• In order to avoid skin burns, do not hold the epilator in one area for more than a few seconds;
• If you are using a neodymium or alexandrite laser, you can treat your skin with lidocaine before the procedure to reduce pain;
• Always take breaks between sessions, the duration of which is recommended by the device manufacturer.

The main indication for the use of a laser epilator is the need to remove hair from the face, arms, legs, underarms and in the bikini area. But the contraindications are much more:

• Skin with pronounced tan;
• The presence of a large number of white and discolored hairs;
• A large number of moles, scars, fresh wounds on the skin surface;
• Infectious diseases;
• Reduced immunity;
• Antibiotics or antiviral drugs;
• Diabetes mellitus of any severity;
• Oncological processes or the appearance of any type of neoplasm on the skin;
• Individual intolerance to laser radiation.

In general, women speak positively about laser epilators. Much depends on the quality of the technology itself, but one cannot deny the fact that this method of hair removal can guarantee absolutely smooth skin, as well as getting rid of excess vegetation forever.

Home laser epilator is an excellent and affordable alternative to regular trips to specialized clinics, which will save your money and time, as well as allow you to achieve a perfectly smooth skin.

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