Laser Hair Removal

What is laser epilation?

Laser epilation is the process of permanent destruction of unwanted hair follicles in the human body with invisible rays of a single wavelength and permanently destroying them as soon as possible. In 69 BC, Cleopatra used the honeycomb of honey to obtain a wax-like mixture to remove its feathers. However, objects such as seashells used in this period when feathers began to be removed were quite painful. In the Roman Empire, being hairless, regardless of male or female, was considered an indicator of nobility and wealth. Especially in men, having chest hair would cause the person to be ‘from civilization’. The removal of feathers, which is always a symbol of beauty and comfort, was more appealing to men rather than women, with the discovery of the razor in the 19th century. Wax, which started to be used in the middle of the 20th century, was quite painful and left a mark. By 1998, a group of doctors working at the Massachusetts General Hospital published an article on Einstein’s ‘time and quantum’ theory, and published an article that laser beams can be used for molting. Upon the studies, they proved that laser beams can be useful in shedding. Thus, it has been confirmed that epilation can be performed with laser for the first time.

With the increase in technological developments, the safety, temperature and technical problems of the devices are eliminated and today the hairs are completely destroyed with more than one variety. In this way, the situation of removing hair, which does not waste time and becomes routine, disappears.

What are the causes of hair and hair growth?

There are hereditary causes of hair and hair growth as well as environmental causes. The cause of the hair growth of the disease Prof. Dr. Fahrettin Keleştemur states that he has 70% of polycystic ovary syndrome and endocrine disorder. On the other hand, other causes of hair and hairs can be listed as follows:

• Hereditary causes and hormonal imbalances
• Adolescence and menopause syndrome
• used birth control pills
• Changes in hormones that come with birth
• cortisone use
• Excessive adrenaline secretion
• Tumor or cyst in the ovaries
• Imbalances in estrogen hormone due to irregularities in the thyroid glands
• state of being depressed
• Hair removal tools used such as waxing, tweezers and razors cause hair growth.
  
  

The importance of skin color in laser epilation

Laser beams need to see the hair root called melanin in order to hold on to the substance that gives color. Generally, since the melanin level is low in people with light skin color, laser beams have difficulty in seeing the hair follicles. This shows that it is not suitable for late results or epilation with laser beams. Having dark hair follicles in light-skinned people accelerates the result. The reason why it is more effective in people with dark skin color in laser epilation is that the laser beams can see the hair roots with a high melanin level. This will result in faster results, allowing the hair follicles to disappear quickly. Therefore, the laser epilation process is more effective in people with brunette and bronze skin color.

What are the factors affecting the success of laser epilation?

The success of an epilation process depends on 4 different factors. These are:

• Device selection
• skin tone
• hair color
• Gender
  
  

Device selection

First of all, a device should be selected that is suitable for the skin color and will ensure accurate efficiency.

skin tone

The lightness of the person’s skin color increases the success to be achieved. Depending on the level of melanin in the person, the dose of the laser beam transmitted to the skin varies. While people with light skin color are increased, high doses are increased, while dark skinned people can be used low in order not to harm the skin.

hair color

Seeing the hair follicles of the laser beams increases the success of the result. For these reasons, the thick and dark color of the hair follicles will result in faster results, while the hair follicle is thin and light in color, reducing the yield or causing the laser beams to not see at all.

Gender

In order for laser epilation, which can be applied to men and women, to be successful, the hairs should not be too thick. The rate of success in men varies depending on the device chosen compared to women.

What are the types of laser hair removal?

The type of epilation used varies according to skin type, gender, hair follicle color. Today, there is an epilation device suitable for all skin types. These are;

• Ruby Laser
• Ice Laser Hair Removal (Doode Laser)
• alexandrite laser
• Nd: oil laser hair removal
  
  

Ruby Laser Hair Removal Device

The epilation process, which works with a wavelength of 694 nm, is more effective on short hairs and light-colored skin types. It is generally preferred in areas with small and fine hairs such as the upper lip.

Ice Laser Hair Removal (Doode Laser)

Other namediode laserIce laser, also known as the ice laser, is generally used on fine hairs at a wavelength of 800 nm. Ice laser epilation device used at close range is used by cooling gel before laser beams. Diode laser, which can be applied to all skin types, is also very effective in ingrown hair follicles. In addition, since it has a manual adjustment feature, it can be applied without damaging the skin of people with dark skin type.

Alexandrite Laser Device

Working with a wavelength of 755 nm, the Alexandrite laser device provides ease of use in large areas due to its large head. Thanks to the high level of cooling process, laser beams are prevented from damaging the skin. It is generally preferred in people with light skin color.

Nd: oil laser hair removal

With a wavelength of 1064 nm, ND: oil laser epilation has a wide header and long shots. It can be applied to all skin color, including dark and light skin. Unlike other epilation devices, heat shots are felt more.

What should be considered before laser epilation?

• In order for the laser beams to see the hair root in epilation, processes that remove the hairs from the hair root, such as tweezers, epilators or waxes, should not be performed at least 20 days before.
• Solarium or tanning applications should not be performed at least 1 or 1.5 months before epilation.
• Especially if there are drugs used and a known skin disease, it should be reported.
• In the last 6 months, acne procedures and subcutaneous procedures should be said for therapeutic purposes.
• Peeling products and processes that peel off chemical skin 15 days before epilation should be avoided. Care should be taken to protect the skin from all possible damage.
• One day before entering the session, the hair should be shortened with the help of a razor.
• Before entering the laser epilation application to the face area, the make-up on the skin should be removed or not at all.

How is laser epilation done?

After choosing the epilation device that is suitable for the skin color with the professional person, the skin surface is scanned with laser beams. The discarded laser beams are held by melanin, which gives the hair follicles their color. The rays acting on the hair are transformed into heat energy by turning the hair root into the hair root, ensuring the destruction of the hair root. It is observed that the hairs that grow after a while are reduced thanks to the epilation process applied to the desired areas at certain intervals.

In which areas is laser epilation performed?

Epilation process is performed in the whole body as well as by dividing it into regions. Epilation is performed on the face, armpits, entire leg, genitals, back, chest, entire arm, mustache, chin and neck area.

Which laser epilation should be applied to the face?

Hair growth in the face area is usually caused by hormonal reasons. In case of intense hair growth, a doctor should be consulted. In the epilation process performed on the face, attention should be paid to the selected laser device due to the hormonal sensitivity and fast hair cycle. can see fine hair Suitable for diode laser face area when; Alexandrite epilation device is not suitable for the face area as it gives better results in large areas.

armpit hair removal

Underarm hair hair removal due to hygienic reasons is among the most preferred procedures. It is seen that the hairs are significantly reduced in the armpit epilation process, which is performed regularly with the stimulation of the skin and the transmission of laser beams. Before epilation, products such as deodorant or perfume should not be used under the armpit. The use of Alexandrite or Diode laser is suitable for underarm epilation.

armpit hair removal

Underarm hair hair removal due to hygienic reasons is among the most preferred procedures. It is seen that the hairs are significantly reduced in the armpit epilation process, which is performed regularly with the stimulation of the skin and the transmission of laser beams. Before epilation, products such as deodorant or perfume should not be used under the armpit. The use of Alexandrite or Diode laser is suitable for underarm epilation.

Leg hair removal process

In leg hairs, men have hair growth in the entire leg, while in women, hair growth is usually intense in the lower leg. In the epilation process on the legs, it not only ensures the disappearance of hair follicles, but also ensures the destruction of the ingrowns. Since the leg area is a large area, the diode laser process can be preferred as well as the alexandrite laser. Small hairs after the epilation process can be completely eliminated by needle epilation.

How to laser epilation to the genital area?

The traditional methods used because the genital area is more sensitive and hygienic to other body areas causes irritation or deformity on the skin surface. In the genital area laser epilation process, the lip parts called the ‘labium’ are applied to the upper part of the genital area. While obtaining the efficiency in the upper part process; Later results are obtained on the lips. Since the epilation process is performed on the skin surface, it does not cause any damage to the internal organs, ovaries or uterus. The genital area epilation epilation process also treats ingrown hairs. The most important point is that the epilation device to be preferred should be suitable for the genital area. Diode epilation device can be preferred because it removes fine hairs and has a small head.

Back area epilation

Flushing in the back area is usually seen in men. Laser beams are sent to deep hair follicles that are deeply located, to reduce or even disappear. Due to the thick hair follicles, choosing Alexandrite Laser or Diode Laser in the epilation of the back area provides successful results.

Chest laser hair removal

It is generally preferred by men with thick and dark hair follicles on the chest. Diode laser or Alexandrite laser is used for best results.

arm laser hair removal

The structure of the feathers in the arm region is different from the feathers in other regions. In order to get better results in the epilation process for men and women, it should be done by choosing Alexandrite laser or ice laser device.

Mustache area laser epilation

The hairs on the lips are usually thinner and the hair follicles are light in color. Therefore, the sensitivity applied to the face area is valid for the mustache area. The device to be preferred should be visible to thin hair follicles and be applied to small areas.

Hair epilation process

The feathers on the chin are usually caused by hormonal reasons. Therefore, a health check should be done first. If the health level is suitable, an epilation device that can see the hair follicles in the jaw, which provides results in small areas, should be preferred.

Neck area epilation

The shaving process, which is usually performed in men, causes ingrown hairs or acne. In order to prevent the damage that occurs after shaving with traditional ways, epilation is applied to the neck area to reduce hair. Ice laser epilation device can be preferred for the epilation process to be performed on the neck area.

How is laser epilation done in men?

Recently, epilation has been seen more by men. In laser application to women, it can show more results in men. The reason for this is that the hair follicle is more pronounced due to the high level of melanin in men. Generally, in the laser epilation process, between the eyebrows, ears, beard, nape, neck, chest, back, arms, legs and genitals are the areas where the most applications are made.

What should be considered after laser epilation?

• Hot water contact should be avoided for the first 24 hours after epilation.
• It should not expose the skin to direct sunlight. If the sun is going to go out, high-factor sunscreens should be used.
• The solarium should be avoided.
• After epilation, methods such as waxing, razor, epilator, depilatory creams should not be used for hair loss.
• Activities that cause intense sweating should be avoided.
• Immediately after epilation, it should be avoided to perform procedures such as a scrub and peeling that will irritate the skin.
  
  

How long does laser epilation take?

With the duration of the epilation process applied to the whole body, a single Epilation time to the area varies.  While the epilation process applied to the whole body takes approximately 45-50 minutes; The duration of regional applications varies between 5 and 10 minutes.

Is pain felt during epilation?

The feeling of pain during epilation varies according to the person’s pain threshold and the area performed. For people with a low pain threshold, it is felt in the form of a tiny pain and this feeling disappears within an hour.

How to make a pouch after epilation?

Performing processes that peel the skin after epilation irritates and harms the skin. For this reason, the sac should be avoided immediately after epilation and procedures such as peeling should not be performed for 1 week. Care should be taken to treat the skin sensitively. Care should be taken to ensure that the sac used is soft.

Is there a risk of spots and burn scars after epilation?

It has not been determined that there is a risk of spots or burns after epilation. Temporary scars may occur due to the misuse of the epilation device. The misuse of epilation is understood by feeling severe pain during the epilation process.

Will there be any scars after epilation?

Temporary redness occurs on the skin surface after laser epilation. These rashes go away for a maximum of 1 hour after the procedure. After the epilation process, entering the solarium or sunbathing causes pigmentation problem, and dark or light-colored spots occur on the skin surface. In order to prevent the formation of these spots, what should be considered after epilation should be followed. In general, any&nbsp after laser epilation;No permanent scars.

Which cream is used after epilation?

If it is necessary to go out in the sun after epilation, high-protected sunscreens should be used. For sensitive skin, creams can be used to eliminate the feeling of pain that occurs after the epilation process.

When to remove hair after ice laser epilation?

In general, 3 or 4 days after the epilation process, the hairs begin to appear on the skin surface. The hairs that come to light begin to fall within 15 or 20 days with the effect of laser beams. Instead of the completely abandoned hairs, the feathers do not grow again for 4 to 6 weeks. It indicates that the time for the session has come as new feathers begin to grow.

How long should laser epilation session intervals be?

Epilation session intervals are usually directly proportional to the frequency of hair growth. On average, the facial area is planned with an interval of at least 1 month, while in other regions, an epilation program is planned for 2 weeks after the first epilation, and then every 45 days.

How to remove the hairs that come out after the laser epilation is completely finished?

After the laser epilation is completely finished, the hairs continue to grow thin and less. The hairs that come out should not be removed with methods such as waxing, tweezers, epilators and razors. Procedures that will pluck the hair root should be avoided. At the end of the regular sessions, the process of epilation is continued by going once or more than once a year. Then a session is needed once a year. After a while, there is no need to even enter the session. For this, the sessions should be completed with patience and the words of the expert should be followed.

How permanent is laser epilation?

Ice laser is 90% effective when performed with regular sessions and when the session intervals adjusted in line with the recommendations of the experts are adhered to. Diode Laser Epilation A visible decrease is achieved in the hairs after the 1st session. Diode Laser is the most effective and fast-paced application among epilation methods.

What are the harms of laser hair removal?

Epilation does not have any identified harm. It helps to eliminate problems such as ingrown hairs and acne.

To whom is laser epilation applied?

• For women, they should have a regular period for at least 2 years.
• No skin problems
• Persons over the age of 17
• Epilation can be applied to people who do not have hormonal problems.
  
  

To whom is epilation not applied?

• People at risk of open wounds or infections
• Pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding
• It is not recommended to apply epilation to people with chronic skin disease or serious triggers.
  
  

Is epilation done in the summer?

Epilation is done in the summer. However, care should be taken not to see the sun where the epilation process is done.

Where are Istanbul Laser Epilation Centers?

While examining Istanbul epilation centers, attention should be paid to the experience of the center, the devices used and whether they care about the health of the person. In the searches of Estethica Health Center, Istanbul Laser Epilation Center, which makes a difference with its processes, Ataşehir,  service is provided at the branch.

laser hair removal prices

Laser epilation prices vary according to the preferred center and the epilation devices used. While choosing the institution, price performance evaluation should be made, and attention should be paid to what the epilation device and services it offers. For more information 0850 222 38 45You can call  no or contact whatsapp;whatsapp