Laser Hair Removal

What is Laser Hair Removal? How is Laser Epilation Applied?

Laser epilation is a reliable and effective method of getting rid of unwanted hair as soon as possible with laser technology. The laser beam is sent to the skin for very short periods of time and this beam is absorbed by the hair shaft and hair root. This ray heats the hair root. The high heat that occurs in the hair root causes the root to be destroyed. Thus, the hair sheds without damaging the upper layers of the skin and does not grow again.

In this method, laser beams destroy the hair root and do not harm the tissue surrounding the hair. Since lasers are not radioactive, they do not have mutagenic effects. There is no evidence of any effect on the subcutaneous tissues and organs during the application of the laser to the skin. It can be applied to every part of the body except the eyes.

Things to Know About Laser Hair Removal

Unwanted hair on the body is an aesthetic problem for both women and men, but also has an important place in terms of health. Ingrown hair and ingrown hairs, which are common in the groin and legs in women, and often seen in the beard area of men, can cause problems both in terms of aesthetics and health. In addition, excessive hair growth, which can be caused by hereditary, hormonal or various drugs used, poses a great problem for people who have this problem. Methods such as wax, razor, string, tweezers and chemical hair removers used today to get rid of unwanted hair do not produce permanent results. On the other hand, it is possible to get rid of unwanted hair permanently with laser application.

The aim of laser epilation is to disrupt the function of the stem cells that produce the hair. The sudden high heat energy generated by the absorption of the laser beam by the black dye substance in the structure of the hair, called melanin, damages the stem cells that produce the hair. While black hairs, that is, hairs containing a lot of melanin, are more affected by epilation, while the effectiveness of gray and white hairs is almost negligible.

Diode, Alexandrite, nd:yag and mixed pulse technology lasers are laser systems used for epilation purposes. Each of them can be preferred in different situations, that is, according to the skin color of the person, hair type and the area to be applied. There is no such thing as the best laser system. The appropriate use of all of them ensures good results. Recently, more effective and safe applications can be made with lasers working with mix pulse technology.

In our body, hairs are in growth (anagen), resting (catagen), shedding (telogen) phases. If laser is applied while the hair is in the growth phase, that hair can be permanently destroyed. The rate of hair in the growth phase is different in each person and in different body parts. For this reason, the success rate of laser differs from person to person and according to the application area. Although the sessions vary according to the location of the hairs and the genetic characteristics of the person, they are performed with an average of 1-2 months intervals. Approximately 80% hair reduction is seen.

Before laser hair removal, a consultation with a specialist doctor should be made. In this interview, the hair structure, color and skin in the area where the application will be made are evaluated. The suitability for laser and possible results are discussed. In the interview, the drugs used, medical history and expectations of the person to be treated are evaluated. As a result of the interview, the appropriate laser type and appropriate dose for laser epilation are determined by the doctor. Before laser epilation, doctors test the effect of laser epilation on skin and hair by applying tests to people they deem appropriate.

What does the success of laser hair removal depend on?

Hair color: In laser epilation applications, the efficiency is higher in thick hairs. For this reason, the darker the hair, the more successful the laser epilation will be. On fine hairs, there is little or no activity.

Skin color: The light skin color of the person to be treated provides an advantage in the application. Because the dose increase can be done more easily in light skin types. The higher the laser dose, the greater the success.

Device selection: Choosing the right device and the right dose is very important for a successful laser epilation application.

The area where epilation will be applied: One of the most difficult areas in epilation is the face area. Nd-Yag and diode lasers are the most ideal choices for the face area. Alexandrite laser should not be preferred in the face area. The armpits, genitals and lower legs are the areas that respond best to laser epilation.

Gender: Women are more advantageous for laser hair removal.