Features and performance of AFT epilation

Modern women pay much more attention to their appearance than men. They are especially irritated by unwanted hair, which not only spoils the aesthetic appearance, but is also a sign of unhygienicity.

Classic razors and tweezers are gradually becoming a thing of the past. These primitive depilators are being replaced by innovative, more efficient equipment. One of the high-tech methods in the field of cosmetology that has appeared on the market relatively recently is laser AFT hair removal. Translated from English, this abbreviation means "advanced fluorescence technology".

AFT epilation is a modern technique for removing unwanted hair, which was created on the basis of photo and laser epilators. When creating this device, all the shortcomings of its "predecessors" were taken into account, as a result of which a fundamentally new device for hair removal entered the world of cosmetology and medicine.

AFT epilation is based on all the positive qualities of photoepilation and laser irradiation. The new technique involves the use of a special filter element that is capable of transforming unused portions of the radiation into long-wave infrared rays. This significantly increases the effectiveness of the procedure, while minimizing the likelihood of side effects.

The principle of operation of the device is as follows: the device is smoothly moved over the selected area of ​​the body, the strong pulsed light that the device emits penetrates through the dermis and epidermis to the hair follicle, which consists of a bulb and a hair shaft rich in melanin. Melanin, when exposed to a light beam, heats up very quickly, which leads to the destruction of its cells. The filter converts all the energy not used in the process of work into near-infrared radiation, which significantly increases the power of the procedure.

The advantages of AFT hair removal, compared to other methods of getting rid of unwanted hair, are:

• almost complete painlessness of the procedure - during its implementation there is no need to use painkillers;
• maximum safety - the use of technology protects against such negative consequences as burns, persistent and prolonged redness of the skin, damage to the epidermis, etc .;
• the device can be used for all parts of the body, regardless of the type and color of hair;
• the ability to eliminate ingrown hair and follicles;
• a small list of restrictions after the procedure has been completed;
• higher efficiency, which is achieved by transforming unused energy into productive rays;
• high levels of hygiene - the technology refers to a non-contact type of hair removal, so the risk of infection is close to zero;
• the ability to carry out hair removal on the legs with varicose veins;
• the device does not affect one part of the body for a long time;
• the device is able to remove the smallest and most inconspicuous hairs.

The relative disadvantages of the technique are:

• high cost of the procedure;
• to achieve a high-quality result, it is necessary to undergo several epilation courses - their exact number is determined by a specialist in each case individually;
• the procedure has its own contraindications, therefore, before carrying out it, it is necessary to consult a dermatologist;
• inability to remove gray hair;
• the effect after the first procedure is noticeable 1–2 weeks after it is carried out; to completely get rid of unwanted hair, an average of 5–8 procedures are required.

Due to the fact that the AFT hair removal procedure is the most painless and gentle for the human body, it can be used on almost all parts of the body:

• neck;
• all areas of the face;
• deep bikini area;
• armpits;
• breast;
• back;
• stomach;
• hands;
• legs.

Before carrying out the procedure, you must consult with a specialist who will determine the type of skin and its structure, hair characteristics, pain threshold. Based on this, the cosmetologist will adjust the operation of the device, optimizing its efficiency.

The process of AFT epilation consists of 2 stages: preparation for the procedure and the actual action of the device's light rays on the selected area of ​​the body. After a preliminary examination, the specialist is obliged to organize the correct preparation of the patient for the upcoming elimination of unwanted hair.

Before starting epilation with the AFT device, the cosmetologist acquaints the patient with all the instructions that must be followed. Their violation will not provide an opportunity to obtain the expected result and complicate the procedure. The main ones are the following:

• the device is not able to remove long hair, therefore, immediately before epilation, it is necessary to shave off all hair in the intended area;
• before the procedure, it is forbidden to apply cosmetics to the skin, which form a kind of film on the epidermis - this significantly reduces the effectiveness of the technology: oils lead to clogging of pores, and excessive moisture can provoke burns;
• For 14 days before the first session of hair removal, it is forbidden to subject the body to tanning in natural or artificially created conditions - if this recommendation is violated, the risk of getting burns during the procedure increases.

The AFT procedure includes the following manipulations:

• the beautician degreases the area that needs to be epilated, for this he uses special products or ordinary soap;
• a gel is applied to the selected area, which ensures maximum conductivity of light rays to the skin;
• the doctor and the patient wear special glasses that protect the eyes from intense infrared radiation;
• for a final conclusion about the sensitivity and pain threshold of the patient, the specialist treats a small area from the selected zone;
• based on the results obtained, as well as depending on the location of the site, its size, color and type of hair, the specialist adjusts the power and other parameters of the device;
• if the treated area is large, the cosmetologist preliminarily conducts a marking of the skin surface for convenience;
• after turning on the device, the specialist treats the skin surface with smooth, continuous movements of the module (maniple), work with one area lasts from 15 to 60 minutes;
• after the end of the procedure, the doctor removes the remains of the gel and, if the patient wishes, applies special agents that slow down hair growth.

The effect of the performed manipulations will be noticeable after 10-14 days. This is due to the fact that with the complete destruction of the hair follicle, its bulb continues to be retained in the epidermis for some time. After the first session, more than 70% of the viable hair roots are destroyed. All subsequent procedures reduce their number. Therefore, only a doctor can determine the required number of procedures that will completely get rid of unwanted vegetation.

However, the human body is prone to the appearance of so-called dormant hair. 1-2 weeks after hair removal with the AFT device, they are activated in growth. Although the new hairs are weakened, the procedure must be repeated. The cosmetologist sets the frequency of repeated sessions depending on the new overgrown vegetation.

Hair growth is greatly influenced by an unbalanced human hormonal background. As a preventive measure to prevent the reappearance of vegetation on the body, after a full course of treatment, it is recommended to repeat the AFT epilation procedure once a year, which will ensure a stable and reliable result.

In certain cases, the epilation procedure using the AFT device is prohibited. These include:

• the period of bearing the child and breastfeeding;
• the presence of cancer;
• damaged covers of the epidermis;
• infectious and chronic diseases during their exacerbation;
• diseases of the thyroid gland (hormonal disruptions);
• violations of blood sugar levels (diabetes mellitus);
• the presence of sunburn received less than 2 weeks before the procedure.

An analysis of the reviews of those who have experienced the effect of AFT epilation shows that the procedure was effective for most of them. As for the positive aspects of the technique, patients note its painlessness, the absence of negative consequences, the ability not to stop active life during the treatment process.

The number of sessions, according to user reviews, is different in each case. However, everyone who has experienced this modern technique on themselves is unanimous in the opinion that the whole complex of procedures takes much less time than with other methods of epilation. Some patients, in the process of getting rid of hair, simultaneously got rid of such unaesthetic phenomena as warts and age spots on the treated areas of the body.

The presence of unwanted hair on the body is a problem that is not only aesthetic, but also hygienic. Modern technology of AFT epilation makes it possible to get rid of them without risking your health and well-being.

You can see a comparison of AFT epilation with other methods in the following video.