Myths and truth about laser hair removal

Laser hair removal – laser hair removal. This method of removing unwanted hair is gaining more and more popularity in our country. For 20 years, European women have successfully used the services of laser cosmetology. After all, this is one of the most effective methods for removing unwanted hair.

The main advantage of laser hair removal is that the laser-treated hair is destroyed and does not grow anymore, while the integrity of the skin is not violated.

This type of hair removal still raises a number of questions and myths arise around it that are worth understanding.

Myth 1: impossible to remove blonde hair with a laser

Truth: Blonde hair is removed by laser hair removal, but it’s harder to do than removing dark hair. In fair hair, a small concentration of melanin, on the pigment, which is affected by a laser beam. Just need more number of procedures.

Myths and truth about laser hair removal
Myth 2: Laser hair removal is only suitable for specific areas.

Truth: Laser hair removal can be applied in absolutely all areas, even on the most delicate ones – groin, nipples, ears, nose.

Myth 3: Laser hair removal should be repeated every 5 years.

Truth: Laser hair removal removes hair by 95%, it all depends on the area of ​​the body. After a course of laser hair removal, in most cases, the hair no longer grows. Their appearance in smaller quantities is possible if there are hormonal disorders, but when the hormonal background is normalized, hair growth in the hair removal zone stops again.

Myth 4: To achieve the effect, a sufficient number of hair removal sessions – up to 7

Truth: The specialist sets the number of necessary sessions for each client individually. The number of procedures depends on the color of the hair, body area and the reasons for excessive hair growth.

Myths and truth about laser hair removal
Myth 5: Laser hair removal can cause skin cancer.

Truth: This is not possible because there is no ultraviolet radiation in the laser beam that can cause cancer cells to appear.

Myth 6: There is a risk of getting burns during the procedure.

True: In order not to get burns, you must follow all the recommendations of a laser specialist – do not sunbathe 10 days before the procedure and 10 days after. After the procedure, use sunscreen on areas of the body that are open to the sun.