Photoepilation or down with extra hair! Photoepilation: reviews, prices

14.07.2019

The cost of a photoepilation session is made up of the price for 1 flash for their number, which depends on the area of therapy.

It should be understood that a single session is generally not sufficient to ensure long-term results. This means that the number of outbreaks must be multiplied by visits. On average, this is 6-12 visits.

No additional materials are used, including no need for anesthesia.

Photoepilation cost in Moscow

Light exposure has a number of contraindications, and therefore it is important to take care of your health.

Don't you want to come "one more" time? We understand that this is not always convenient. But only a specialist with visual contact can professionally assess the condition of the skin and the possibility of therapy.

A competent and complete consultation is the key to successful treatment of excess hair.

Price for 1 flash of photoepilation in salon

In our center there are 2 prices: prepaid and without it.

Prepayment is money that you deposit into your account in our center in advance (at least 1 day before the session).

This will allow you to immediately receive a discount of 10 to 15%.

You can conveniently and securely deposit funds online at. The site operates under the secure https protocol, you can pay both by card and through your Sberbank account online.

All transactions are carried out on the side of the bank, our site only receives information about the success of the payment.

Photoepilation is performed only in the centers of metro Rizhskaya and metro Frunzenskaya.

We have introduced a minimal procedure, as we use materials (cooling gel, sheets, etc.) and it takes time to get into the booth and get ready for the session.

Remember that photo epilation is effective and only works for dark hair combined with fair skin. This means that if you have blonde, gray and red hair, then only can help you.

In case the skin is tanned, you should only wait until the tone or self-tanning is completely gone. The situation is similar when using compositions for discoloration of sprouts - you just need to wait for them to darken.

How much does photoepilation by zones cost?

The table below shows approximate values. We calculated them based on our statistics, discarding the extreme values.

Of course, it all depends on your goals and the area of the zone. As you can imagine, this is very individual. The approximate cost in the table is based on prepaid prices.

Photoepilation on the zone	Recording time, min.	Number of flashes per zone, pcs.	Approximate cost, rub.
Face	10	from 5 to 20	from 600 to 2400 rubles
Bikini, buttocks	from 20 to 40	from 15 to 40	from 1800 to 4800 rubles.
Armpits	15	from 10 to 20	from 1000 to 2000 rubles
Hands	from 20 to 40	from 30 to 100	from 1950 to 6500 rubles
Legs	from 40 to 120	from 140 to 500	from 9100 to 32500 rubles.
Belly, midline	from 15 to 30	from 10 to 60	from 650 to 3900 rubles
Back, chest	from 40 to 90	from 60 to 360	from 3900 to 23400 rubles

Please note that if there is no prepayment, the administrator will take an advance payment from you before entering the booth.

It is calculated per minute based on the product of the recording time in minutes by the cost of body electrolysis at prepaid prices.

To learn more about the method itself and the answers to frequently asked questions - go to.

Photoepilation for men and women is the most progressive and radical way of hair removal under the influence of high-pulse light.

The cost of photoepilation is not high, but it is unprecedented in its effect on dark hair, of various structures, from I to IV skin phototypes and on any part of the body.

We can do photoepilation of the deep bikini area, legs, arms, abdomen, back, chest, etc. Anyone can do photoepilation, it is effective and not expensive!

The advantages of photoepilation over other types of hair removal:

painless procedure;
non-contact (without direct interference with the human skin);
practical absence of contraindications and allergic reactions.

These and many other factors allow everyone to do photoepilation!

Photoepilation method

The melanin in the hair is capable of absorbing light. The photoepilation method is based on this very property. The energy of the light pulse absorbed by melanin promotes heating and destruction of the hair follicle, which ultimately leads to hair loss within a few days. Light flashes act on several bulbs at once (melanin - a pigment contained in hair - in natural blondes and in gray hair there is no melanin). The safety of the procedures is ensured by the double filtration method, which minimizes the likelihood of side effects. Today Sinchro RE: PLA: Y is the only and unique system that does not require anesthesia or cooling during procedures.

Photoepilation procedure

Before a photoepilation session, a dermatologist at a free face-to-face consultation collects detailed information about the client's health, his individual characteristics (taking medications, the presence of diseases, and much more), determines the type of skin, hair color. Computer photoepilator accurately selects the optimal mode, consisting of a number of different parameters.

This is followed by a photo epilation procedure. The patient lies down on a comfortable chair and puts on special dark glasses. The doctor applies a transparent cooling gel to the skin, which absorbs the thermal energy released by the flash of light and eliminates the possibility of negative effects on the skin. After that, the epilated area is treated with light. Periodic flashes of light affect the hair follicle and destroy it. After the procedure, a softening aerosol or cream is applied to the treated skin.

Photoepilation results

After the first procedure, about 10-30% is guaranteed to be removed (depending on the individual characteristics of hair growth) from the treated area. These are the hairs that were in the active phase of growth and which will no longer grow.

After 3-4 weeks, the procedure is repeated again, and of the remaining 70-90% of the hair (these are the hairs that were in the resting phase during the initial procedure), 10-30% is guaranteed to be destroyed again.

For radical removal, the hair must be treated during the active growth phase (anagenesis). With proper treatment, hair that is in the anagenesis phase will no longer grow back.

To obtain a lasting treatment result, it is necessary to carry out 6-8 epilation procedures.

Attention!!!

You can entrust your skin only to qualified specialists with higher medical education who know the anatomy of the structure of the skin and hair.

Photoepilation technique requires not only medical education and proper hand-eye coordination, but also serious training to operate the equipment installed in the center.

Remember: photoepilation and photorejuvenation requires not only the participation of a qualified specialist, but also equipment of the highest safety level!

When choosing a Center for photocosmetology procedures, we advise you to pay special attention to the quality and level of equipment!

Only the latest generation photo system of the Sinshro RE: PLA: Y series with a computer program for selecting the intensity of the light pulse depending on the individual phototype of your skin guarantees effective hair removal without burns, anesthesia and additional cooling.

Photoepilation in our clinic gives a 100% guarantee for the complete disappearance of hair in the treated area and a 100% guarantee that the hair will turn into a vellus, barely noticeable, with rare localization. But we can also remove this hair with laser hair removal, which is in our arsenal. fight unwanted hair. With the strictest observance of the doctor's recommendations !!! Many have already done photoepilation in our cosmetology center - and everyone is happy!
Photoepilation on a unique, multifunctional photo system of the latest generation Synchro RE: PLA: Y, which is an innovation and innovation in medicine and cosmetology !!!

This device allows you to customize the parameters of light exposure individually (wavelength, safe exposure time, power) for all phototypes of skin, hair of any color and hardness, on any part of the face and body !!!

How much does photo epilation cost?

In our Center for Laser Cosmetology, pre-holiday promotions and discounts are very often held. Prices for which are fixed for the entire course of photoepilation.

If you have a very low threshold of pain sensitivity, but you really want to do photoepilation, then we can offer you the latest local anesthetic gel. This will make the hair removal procedure completely painless and comfortable. The cost of 15 ml is 1400 rubles. This amount of gel is enough to numb the most sensitive areas - deep bikini and underarms.

Photoepilation is one of the cosmetology methods that is used to remove body hair using high-impulse light flashes.

The mechanism of action of this procedure is very similar: during the absorption of light by melanin, a large amount of heat energy is released, which destroys the hair follicle, thereby reducing the amount of hair on your body. A significant advantage of photoepilation is the ability to apply it to clients with any hair color and skin type.

To make the procedure safe, the photoepilation device is equipped with double filters. Their task is to prevent the passage of too powerful a flash, which will prevent the occurrence of a burn.

How good is photoepilation and are there any contraindications to it?

Let's be honest with you - there are not only positive aspects of this method, but also some negative effects. But first, let's talk about the good things:

This method guarantees high efficiency of action on the hair follicle.
Fluoepilation is possible on any part of the body.
The long-term effect of photoepilation is about 5 months. And if the procedure is carried out regularly, you can achieve thinning and lightening of hair, and then their complete removal.
Due to the ability of the equipment to change the wavelength, it is possible to remove hair follicles at any depth.
During the manipulation, the person does not experience pain. Only those with sensitive skin may experience slight discomfort.
Photoepilation does not damage the skin, and filters protect them from burns.
The procedure takes a ridiculously short time - 20 minutes maximum, so you can do it at any time convenient - even at lunchtime.

Disadvantages of the method:

The effect of photoepilation is not so impressive if the client has too light or gray hair (there is either no melanin in the hair at all or too little of it).
Since body hair is in different stages of growth, one session will not completely eliminate hair follicles.
For swarthy and tanned people, photoepilation should be done very carefully.
If the device is faulty or the cosmetologist does not know the technique of the procedure, burns or depigmentation of the treated area may occur.
By interacting with melanin in the epidermis, light pulses can trigger hyperpigmentation.
Peeling of the skin sometimes occurs.

When is it better to refuse photoepilation?

There are also a number of contraindications for the photoepilation procedure. Their list is small, but you should not forget about it:

Photoepilation is contraindicated if other methods of hair removal have already been used at the work site, apart from shaving (laser hair removal methods).
In the epilation area there are abrasions or wounds, foci of inflammation.
You can not carry out photoepilation to people who have been exposed to prolonged exposure to sunlight.
If there is a tattoo on the skin, it is not recommended to expose this area to light.
In the case of taking steroids, drugs that increase sensitivity to light, isotretinoin, photoepilation is contraindicated.
Pregnancy, lactation are relative contraindications.
The presence of electronic devices in the client's body - a pacemaker, an insulin pump - makes it impossible to carry out the procedure.
Allergic reactions to sunlight in the past, SLE or porphyria - these diseases are considered direct indications for a ban on photoepilation.

Stages, features, effect

Preparation

At the stage of preparation for the procedure, the most important thing is a visit to a dermatologist. He will examine your skin for rashes or abrasions, determine the type of skin and, using special equipment, decide on the parameters of the light wave. He should also explain to you the technique of the procedure, tell you about the possible consequences of photoepilation.

And so the dermatologist gave the go-ahead, but it's too early to rush to the salon. Think about how long have you been tanning and how did you remove hair from your body? The answers to these questions are very important, because 1 month before photoepilation, hair can only be removed by shaving, and 2 weeks before you need to stop visiting a solarium or sunbathing on the beach. Also, do not shave off your hair on the day of the procedure, because the length of the hair should be at least 2 mm.

Finally, you have achieved your goal - in a second the door will open and you will be invited to a photoepilation session. Many women and men do not like the unknown, so we will briefly tell you about the procedure.

How is a photoepilation session carried out?

The client sits on the couch, reveals the desired area of skin and puts on sunglasses. The beautician applies a special gel that will protect the skin from light radiation and prevent burns. A manipulator with a tip is placed on the area to be treated and driven over the entire area. 5-10 minutes - and the session is over, the doctor removes the gel and applies a soothing cream to the skin.

During the session, the client only feels the movements of the manipulator. But if a bikini photoepilation is performed, you may experience a tingling or burning sensation. To minimize discomfort, the beautician makes a slightly larger interval between flashes of light, and the patient asks the patient to breathe deeply at this moment.

Photoepilation video

results

The effectiveness of photoepilation is very high - after the first procedure, you will get rid of 30% of the hair in the treated area for a long time. After 5-6 sessions, your skin will become smooth and soft. The duration of the effect depends on several factors:

Beautician qualification.
The correctness of determining the power of a light wave and the depth of its penetration.
How modern is the equipment for photoepilation?
Hormonal balance or imbalance in the client.

In digital terms, the effectiveness of photoepilation is in the range of 6 months-5 years. Hair on the limbs does not grow longer, and if face photoepilation was performed, the course of procedures will need to be repeated after 7-8 months.

Before and after photos

Which is better?

Facing the choice of a hair removal method, the patient involuntarily asks questions of a similar plan:

What is more effective - laser or photoepilation?

Laser hair removal has 2 undeniable advantages:

- the duration of the laser course is much shorter than that of photoepilation;

- the cost of 1 laser hair removal procedure is almost 2 times less than photoepilation.

But on the other hand, the duration of one session of laser hair removal is several times longer than photoepilation. The biggest disadvantage of laser hair removal is that each skin type or hair color needs a specific spectrum of radiation. And this means - the purchase of several devices, instead of one, as in the case of photoepilation.

Which is better - photo or electrolysis?

The number of sessions for both methods is approximately equal.
Both procedures are virtually painless.
Electrolysis requires hygiene due to the danger of infection, while photoepilation is absolutely safe in this regard.
The speed of photoepilation is much higher than that of electrolysis.
allows you to remove all types of hair, photoepilation is ineffective when working with light and gray hair.
With the help of photoepilation, you can treat any part of the body, electrolysis is prohibited for hair removal in the area of the nose and ears.
Special contraindications for photoepilation are sunburn and dark skin, and electrolysis is a tendency to form keloids and allergies to metals.

What to choose: photo or Elos hair removal?

Removes any hair, regardless of color. There is also no ban on visiting the solarium either before or after the procedure. Many clients report a tingling sensation on the skin area during ELOS epilation. Also, to achieve a visible and long-term effect, you need to carry out about 10 procedures, and when using photoepilation, you will limit yourself to only 5-6. And the last - the cost of 1 session of photoepilation is almost 2 times cheaper than one procedure of ELOS-epilation.

Most common questions

Question: How long does the effect of photoepilation last and how many sessions do you need to carry out?

Answer: The course is 5-6 sessions. The lasting effect of this procedure lasts from 6 months to 5 years.

Question: Does photoepilation permanently remove hair?

Answer: Unfortunately, none of the methods of hardware epilation, including photoepilation, gives such an effect.

Question: Can photoepilation harm a person? If so, which one?

Answer: There is no data that would indicate the possible negative consequences for the whole organism from the use of this method. However, with the wrong choice of the intensity of exposure after the procedure, local injuries in the form of burns may remain.

Question: What are the side effects?

Answer: If the client has no contraindications to the procedure, there will be no negative consequences. Very rarely, hyper - or hypopigmentation can occur, but this depends on the correct preparation and implementation.

Question: Is it possible to carry out during pregnancy?

Answer: No, pregnancy is a direct contraindication to hair removal using this method.

Question: How often can photo epilation be done?

Answer: The minimum break between sessions is 2 weeks, and between courses - at least 4 months.

Question: Is there any pain during photoepilation?

Answer: A burning sensation or minor pain sensations occur only during the treatment of delicate skin areas or in people with a very low pain threshold.

Question: Can photoepilation be ineffective and why?

Answer: If the client does not have melanin in the hairs, the technique will not be able to help the person remove excess hair.

Photoepilation is a modern and popular method for removing unwanted hair from the body. The procedure is relatively painless, while giving a high effect.

Hair begins to fall out 2-3 weeks after the procedure.

For more information on how often to do the procedure, depending on the epilation zone and how long the effect lasts, read this article.

The procedure is based on the property of melanin, hair pigment, to absorb light rays and accumulate heat. A special device directs an intense stream of light to the treated area. The hair absorbs heat, heating up to about 75 ° C.

Under the influence of such a temperature, the hair follicle is destroyed, the capillaries that nourished it, coagulate, stopping nutrition in this part of the skin. As a result, the follicle is no longer regenerated, and hair growth in this area stops.

However, the result is not immediately noticeable. After the destruction of the hair base the rod remains in the skin for some time. The most frequently asked question about this is how long it takes for hair to fall out after photoepilation. This usually happens within 20 days after the procedure.

Some hairs fall out earlier, some later. But it happens that the follicle is only damaged, not completely destroyed. In this case, the hair begins to grow again, but not as intensively, with less pigmentation, and thinner.

Did you know? The idea of photoepilation arose when observing the inhabitants of the equatorial countries of the globe, where there is intense solar radiation. Their body hair is minimal. But, unlike natural solar radiation, the light emitted during photoepilation does not contain ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, the procedure is considered safe.

It should be understood that different types of skin and hair react differently to photoepilation, so the question of how many sessions are needed for the desired effect does not have an unambiguous answer. The lighter the fabric, the lighter the hair, the worse it absorbs light, the more sessions it will take... True, the intensity of the radiation can be adjusted by the apparatus.

There are two types of photoepilation:

broadband based on the IPL principle;
laser, which is carried out with an alexandrite, diode, ruby or YAG laser.

Their difference is that the first is much cheaper than the second.

How many sessions do you need to remove hair permanently

Treated hair that was in the growth stage is removed permanently.

After they fall out, nothing else grows in this place.

The period after which hair falls out after photoepilation is about 2 weeks (from 10 to 14 days).

Did you know? The problem of hair growth on the body was raised to one of the most urgent. Fashion dictates the need to have a sleek body, which millions of women and even men strive for. Today, the hair removal market in Europe has a turnover of about $ 7 billion per year. The global volume amounts to USD 90 billion. Therefore, the offer of this procedure can be found in any beauty salon.

The number and duration of procedures

For photoepilation to be effective, it is necessary to withstand the required number of flashes. This indicator depends on the type of skin and the area to be treated. The softer the skin, the less it should be.

On average, three to ten procedures are required, depending on the area of the body, and between sessions it is necessary to maintain an interval of 20-30 days. One session takes about an hour and a half, again depending on the area where you want to get rid of unwanted vegetation.

Why hair is not completely removed immediately after the first procedure

The actual question for clients of salons is why photoepilation is ineffective after the first procedure. The fact is that only those hairs that are in the active stage of growth are exposed to light. Hair that was in a dormant state, and there are about 80% of them, did not absorb light. Over time, they germinate, and a second procedure is required.

In addition, its inefficiency may be due to other factors. For example, when an insufficiently powerful device is used. It must emit pulses of at least 25 J / sq. cm.

Also, the problem may be that the device is not configured for a given type of skin and hair. In some cases, the device does not have such functions, in others, the beautician is not experienced enough to properly configure it.

Also, due to the low qualifications of the cosmetologist or his poor knowledge of a specific model of the device the hair follicle may not be completely destroyed... As a result, the hair is not completely destroyed, but only slightly damaged. Therefore, it is very difficult to say exactly how many flashes are needed for photoepilation.

How long does it take for hair to fall out after epilation?

After the first procedure, approximately 20% of all hair falls out, but up to 100% of all hair that was above the skin surface at the time of treatment. Hair does not fall out immediately, but within two weeks after the procedure (from 10 to 14 days), therefore, after photoepilation, they can be removed every other day with a cream or a razor, but you cannot pluck it or use an electric epilator.

How long does the effect of photoepilation last, how often to repeat the procedure

For the same reasons, it is impossible to say for sure how long the effect of the procedure will last. But on average, if it was carried out according to all the rules, one course is enough for a couple of years. True, it is recommended to do one procedure every six months for prevention.

Face area. For one session, at least a dozen flashes are required. It takes about three sessions.

Hair on the arms. To get rid of arm hair completely, you need to do about 180 flashes: about 80 on the forearms and 100 on the shoulders.

Chest, abdomen and armpits. The armpits are a rather delicate area, but not the same as the face, so about 15 flashes are done on it. Chest and Abdomen - 100-150 flares.

Back. The skin on the back is quite dense, the hair is relatively coarse, so it will take about 200 flashes.

Intimate areas. The delicate bikini area is treated with 14 flashes.

Leg area. To completely treat the legs, 250-240 flashes are required, of which 130 falls on the thigh, and 120-140 on the lower leg.

Whichever area is treated, no one will be able to say for sure on what day after photoepilation the hair falls out - the question is very individual.

The number of sessions and the effectiveness of photoepilation in comparison with other methods

Photoepilation: contraindications to the procedure

It is important not only to wonder how many days the hair will fall out after photoepilation, but also when it should not be done. The procedure is prohibited for people with varicose veins, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, tumors, skin diseases, infectious diseases. Also, this cosmetic procedure is not recommended for people who are prone to the formation of keloid scars on the skin.

Important! The question of how harmful the radiation from the device is during photoepilation worries clients in the same way as the question of how many days hair falls out after the procedure. Usually, modern clinics use the latest equipment that minimizes side effects and has a high degree of safety.

Also, before the procedure, the area must be examined by a doctor for the presence of moles and other contraindications. Such local contraindications, in addition to those indicated above, include:

In this case, it is important to think not only about how often photoepilation can be done, but also whether it can be done in principle.

It is categorically contraindicated for breastfeeding and pregnancy. The nature of the effect of light on the fetus has not been studied, so you should not risk it. In addition, during such periods, the normal hormonal background of a woman is disrupted, and therefore the procedure may be ineffective.

Important! Very dangerous is the effect of light on nevi (moles), both flat and protruding above the skin. Since they are highly pigmented and absorb a lot of heat, burns may occur in this area of the skin. But it is worse if they develop into malignant tumors. Therefore, the only methods of hair removal in such areas are clipping or epilation.

Photoepilation is a popular and reliable method of removing unwanted hair on the body today. True, the effect is noticeable only when hair falls out after photoepilation. This happens approximately on the 20th day after the procedure.

Sometimes the result may not be satisfactory enough. This happens due to the low qualifications of the cosmetologist, insufficiently powerful apparatus. But if you take into account all the contraindications, the rules for the procedure, negative consequences can be avoided.

Dermatologist-cosmetologist Karina Lebedeva speaks about the photoepilation procedure

Photoepilation is one of the many terms used to describe the medical-aesthetic procedure for removing unwanted hair. The name "photoepilation" suggests that such a procedure is carried out through the use of light. All unwanted hair removal procedures today are based on the projection of a certain type of light (with a given wavelength) onto hair growing on the treated surface.

Photoepilation - what is it?

Photoepilation is a fairly effective procedure for removing unwanted hair from almost any part of the body with a prolonged effect. It consists in the following: melanin (dark piment), when heated, transfers heat to the blood vessels that feed the follicle, in one way or another disrupting hair growth. With a repeated and regularly repeated procedure, the follicle atrophies over time, and hair growth stops completely.

Different types of hair removal

The first photoepilation procedure was based on laser technology. In the early 1990s, the first laser hair removal machines were approved for use by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration, also responsible for ensuring the safety of new treatments). Since then, three other technologies for hair removal have been developed: these are IPL (intense pulsed light), LHE (thermal light), DPC (Dynamic Control Pulse). The differences between the technologies mentioned above lie in their effectiveness in the process of removing certain For example, persons with fine blond hair will not get the maximum effect from laser photoepilation, unlike LHE.

Principle of operation

In order to carry out the procedure for removing unwanted hair, a special apparatus is required. Photoepilation is a procedure based on the action of light energy with certain physical characteristics. It works by passing heat energy through the hair shafts into the follicles below the surface of the skin.

Light is projected onto the surface to be treated and absorbed by individual strands of hair, this energy causes them to heat up to high temperatures. The heat is then transferred (conducted by the strand itself) into the hair follicle to its base under the skin's surface.

The heated follicles detach the strand of hair growing from them (through which heat is transferred to them). A certain percentage of follicles (depending on the degree of their participation in the photoepilation procedure) also receives enough damage, as a result of which new hair growth is impaired for a sufficiently long period of time. As a rule, it is 3-5 years old.

How is the procedure going?

Photoepilation - what is a procedure like shugaring? Or is it a medical procedure that takes place under the supervision of a qualified specialist in several stages? Photoepilation involves, firstly, a consultation with a specialist, during which the doctor examines you and creates a special questionnaire with your data: hair color, their type, condition and skin type, and also necessarily establishes the presence or absence of contraindications. Based on your individual characteristics, the doctor develops a personal photoepilation program. Then you take a skin and hair photosensitivity test. That is why photoepilation at home is quite problematic. Before starting the procedure, a special antiseptic and cooling gel with aloe vera extract is applied to the skin. And in the case of increased photosensitivity, a cream with an anesthetic effect is also applied to the skin beforehand (1-1.5 hours before the start of the procedure). During the procedure, a slight unpleasant tingling sensation is felt at the exposure site, the pain of which varies depending on the individual sensitivity of the organism. In addition, after the procedure, slight redness remains on the skin surface, which disappears after a few hours. You sit comfortably in a chair, put on special ones and the doctor runs a manipulator connected to the device over the skin. After finishing, an anti-inflammatory agent and a cooling compress are applied to the entire treated surface. The duration of photoepilation varies widely and depends on the area of the treated surface and the degree of hair growth. The time interval between the first sessions of photoepilation is approximately 4-6 weeks, and over time it increases to 2-4 months. On average, it is required to undergo 6-8 procedures for complete hair removal in each specific area.

Photoepilation: opinions and benefits

As you know, laser hair removal is the most effective hair removal procedure, but it is effective only for dark hair and has some limitations in its use on certain parts of the body, and is also very demanding on the level of skin sensitivity. That is why photoepilation has appeared as a worthy alternative to laser. What this procedure is, we have already described above, and now we will consider its advantages:

almost complete painlessness;
higher speed;
a small number of contraindications and hypoallergenicity;
contactlessness and comfort.

Today, a fairly large percentage of women around the world have had time to experience firsthand what photoepilation is. Reviews about it mainly emphasize the high efficiency and the absence of side effects. In some cases, women complain about incomplete hair removal. Most often this is due to the incompleteness of the course.

How to choose the right type of hair removal?

Modern salons offer a huge number of different hair removal procedures: laser, photoepilation, shugaring, etc. All of them have a lot of differences, the main of which is the duration of the result and the quality. In this article, we consider a procedure such as photoepilation, reviews of which are optimal. As described above, different types of hair removal promise different results depending on skin type and hair color. Laser hair removal, for example, will provide the best results for individuals with dark and relatively thick hair.

Therefore, in order to achieve the best results, it is very important to choose a high-quality salon with modern equipment, which once again proves that photoepilation at home is almost impossible, and sometimes dangerous.

results

Photoepilation, as noted above, is carried out in several stages to achieve maximum results. So, after the first procedure, about a third of the existing hair is removed from the treated skin surface. These hairs were in the stage of active growth. They will never grow up again. After a few weeks (from 4 to 6, depending on individual characteristics), the procedure is repeated, and again a third of the remaining hair is removed. Thus, the number and frequency of procedures for complete hair removal depends on the degree of hair density and growth rate.

Photoepilation at home

As you know, science does not stand still, and therefore scientists have developed special portable devices for individual use. Home photoepilation has a number of advantages and disadvantages compared to the salon procedure.

Pros of home hair removal

Safe and painless. Portable devices have a power regulator, so getting burned during the procedure becomes simply impossible. Consequently, the painfulness of hair removal is reduced to 0.
The effectiveness of the procedure is not inferior to salon hair removal. So, for complete and final hair removal, you will need about 6 to 12 procedures at intervals of several weeks.
The portable device is easy to use. Unlike the most sophisticated salon equipment, home photoepilators have instructions available to any user and a simple interface. Therefore, you do not need any special knowledge.
The ability to remove hair in sensitive areas - on the face and in the bikini area. Some models, in particular from German manufacturers, have special modes for removing hair from all areas of the skin. However, in any case, you need to carefully study the mechanism, choose the appropriate mode in order to avoid burns. Do not forget that you should strictly avoid exposure to light on the mucous membranes.
The use of home photoepilators is no more harmful than a salon procedure. The light pulse penetrates exclusively into the surface layer of the skin (up to 5 mm) and does not harm the internal organs.

Disadvantages of home hair removal

The lack of a preliminary examination by a qualified specialist increases the risk of developing allergic reactions and negative consequences. As a rule, before the procedure, the doctor examines the patient in order to determine the presence or absence of contraindications, such as, for example, moles, age spots. Incompetence can affect the appearance of the skin after the procedure and your feelings.
When performing hair removal in the salon, the doctor uses special cosmetic preparations that protect the skin from the action of light. At home, choosing high-quality drugs can be quite problematic.
Due to the greater power, salon procedures will help you achieve the final result faster.
The cost of portable devices is quite high, in addition, it should be borne in mind that the lamp of the device is designed for a certain number of pulses, after which it requires replacement. Thus, photoepilation at home in terms of its cost is quite comparable to the prices in the salon. And the professionalism of a specialist is much higher.

The harm and danger of photoepilation

Photoepilation is a relatively new procedure, and therefore causes a lot of controversy and discussion. Experts argue: "Photoepilation - what is it? A panacea or an unjustified risk?" So, doctors say that hypopigmentation of the skin, that is, the appearance of discolored areas, can become an unpleasant consequence of the procedure. The formation of colloidal scars, ingrown hairs is also likely. In addition, the question of the effect of photoepilation on the development of skin cancer remains open.

Contraindications

The main contraindication to photoepilation is the presence of dermatological and oncological diseases. In addition, experts do not recommend carrying out tanned skin, in the place of accumulation of moles, in the area of birthmarks, mucous membranes. The tendency to allergic reactions, especially of the skin type, is also a reason to think about the advisability of the procedure and, at least, you need to consult a doctor. The same goes for infectious diseases.

Removal of antennae using photoepilation

The appearance of antennae above the upper lip can be associated with many different reasons, including hormonal ones, and does not depend much on age. However, most often this problem appears in women after 40 years. But in all cases, without exception, any woman has an irresistible desire to remove these hairs once and for all. Photoepilation of the upper lip is the ideal solution to this problem. The whole course consists of 3-5 procedures at intervals of several weeks. And the ideal result will delight you for several years, as a rule, up to 5. Photoepilation of lips has the same contraindications as other parts of the body, but the requirements for the professionalism of a specialist are much higher. And at least you should not carry out the procedure at home on your own in order to avoid sad consequences.

Photoepilation is one of the optimal procedures for removing unwanted hair in terms of a combination of the most important factors: efficiency, safety, painlessness, versatility and cost. Despite the existing contraindications and rare side effects, it is popular among women around the world and even men who want to get rid of the need for daily shaving. Especially considering the fact that the likelihood of developing side effects with photoepilation is less than 2%, and the effectiveness is 98%. To date, there is probably no worthy alternative to photoepilation among all the variety of such services, which explains the disposition of patients to it.