The use of laser technologies has been one of the most effective and safest ways to get rid of unnecessary vegetation on the face and body for more than a dozen years. Women and men who once tried the hardware method continue to use it all the time. Despite the huge popularity and excellent results, there are many myths that prove the harm of laser hair removal for the human body. Most of them are mistakes. Laser hair removal has many advantages, but requires caution.
ADVANTAGES OF LASER EPILATION
The hardware method is in demand among visitors to beauty salons due to:
- long-lasting effect. A course of procedures, followed by maintenance sessions 1-2 times a year, allows the skin to remain smooth for 5-10 years;
- absence of growing hairs some time after the epilation session;
- versatility, the ability to remove vegetation on any areas of the face and body, even particularly sensitive ones;
- minimal discomfort. During laser treatment of hairy areas, a slight tingling and burning sensation is felt, there is no pain.
To avoid burns, 2 weeks before and after visiting the salon, it is not recommended to take photosensitizing drugs – antibiotics (tetracyclines and fluoroquinolones), sulfonamides, and you should not sunbathe.
THE DAMAGE OF LASER EPILATION: SHOULD THE MYTHS BE BELIEVED?
Regarding the fact that laser hair removal is harmful to health, there are various prejudices. Let’s consider the most common ones.
- Laser hair removal causes cancer. There is a risk of developing melanoma with an excessive amount of ultraviolet radiation. However, a laser has nothing to do with UV radiation. Laser rays act only on the hair follicle, without disturbing the integrity of the skin.
- There is a risk of burns with laser hair removal. Such a risk does exist if the client does not follow the master’s recommendations or the specialist violates the protocol of the procedure, which happens extremely rarely.
- Laser hair removal in the bikini area threatens infertility. Falsehood. Light pulses do not penetrate to a great depth and do not affect reproductive functions.
- After laser hair removal, hair growth increases. To disprove the harm of laser hair removal, studies are not needed this time. Those who use the hardware procedure know that each time the hair becomes thinner and weaker.
Laser hair removal is not recommended for teenagers and pregnant women, not because of possible danger, but because of hormonal changes in the body, which do not provide an opportunity to guarantee a positive result.
WHEN IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO DEPOSE HAIR WITH A LASER
Research does not prove the fact that laser hair removal is harmful to health, but in some cases it is not refuted. Therefore, masters in salons refuse to hold a session if:
- infectious skin diseases;
- inflammatory processes in the body;
- presence of metal in the body;
- oncology;
- autoimmune disorders;
- blood clotting problems.
As the experience of 4U Body&Skin network salon specialists shows, if the client is healthy, ready for the procedure, follows the care recommendations, complications do not arise. Our epilation centers are staffed by certified specialists and use professional, absolutely safe equipment, so there is nothing to worry about.
