All about laser hair removal over the upper lip

When women have antennae over the upper lip, it instantly becomes a cause for frustration. The self-esteem of the ladies falls, complexes begin to arise about their own appearance. However, one should not panic in such a situation, because modern cosmetology has invented many methods of dealing with such a scourge. One of them - laser hair removal, which we will consider in the article.

Before examining the features of the procedure itself, it is necessary to understand why antennae still appear on the face of women.

1. The first and main reason is hormonal problems in the body. For example, an increase in the level of male hormones. There are reasons for all this, and hair removal in this case will be useless. In this case, you need to contact endocrinologists.
2. Unwanted vegetation also appears due to heredity. If women in your family had hairs, then they may well appear in you. However, this is completely optional.
3. Improper diet, unhealthy lifestyle, stress, serious illness - all this can also cause hair to appear above the lip. In rare cases, they appear due to improperly selected cosmetics.

Women use many means to combat hated vegetation.... Someone pulls out the hairs with tweezers, someone uses wax depilation or sugaring, and someone is so desperate that they take up a razor. All these manipulations, although they solve the problem, but not for long. Laser hair removal can provide better results.

This procedure is done with the help of a special laser, the radiation from which penetrates under the skin directly into the hair follicle - it heats up and then dies. At the same time, the skin does not suffer at all, because the effect is only on the inner part of the hair. It is worth noting that lasers are of the new and old generation. With old models many problems: they cannot remove gray, blond hair, practically do not work on dark skin. New advanced devices - the best way. Their action is based on the penetration of the beam into the hemoglobin, which feeds the follicle. Having lost nutrition, the bulb dies off. This allows the use of modern lasers on all hair types.

Laser hair removal is a procedure that can remove the antennae over a woman's upper lip in several sessions. But before signing up for a specialist, you need to find out what the pros and cons are hidden behind the promising manipulation.

Advantages:

• this procedure removes facial hair for a long time;
• if a good laser is chosen, there will be no burns after it, scars, scarring of the skin are excluded;
• the laser almost never causes allergies;
• you can forget about ingrown hairs;
• the procedure lasts no more than 20 minutes.

Disadvantages:

• old generation lasers do not cope with all types of vegetation;
• one session will not be enough;
• you need to look for a very good master with work experience;
• high rates;
• for people with sensitive skin, the procedure will be painful despite the application of cooling.

There are several types of laser hair removal on the upper lip. Procedures are carried out using several types of lasers. Let's see what features they have.

This hair removal is good because it can be used on different types of skin, except for very dark skin. Diode laser can remove light hair, reddish vegetation. The procedure itself is practically painless. For complete removal, no more than 6 sessions are required. It is also good that it will take an average of 5 minutes to process the area above the upper lip.

Diode lasers work best on all types of hair, but they work best on dark hair. The laser light wavelength allows it to penetrate deeply under the skin, and the sapphire tip of the device minimizes pain during the procedure.

Alexandrite lasers are most commonly used on pale skin types. After using such a device, it is possible to achieve not only the disappearance of hair, but also to cope with ingrown types of vegetation. During the procedure with the alexandrite laser, a burning sensation is felt, so the use of cooling anesthetics is mandatory here.

The indisputable advantage of such lasers is that the hairs fall out immediately, while after diode models they will gradually fall out within 10 days.... This means that after the first procedure, the smoothness of the skin is ensured. At the same time, alexandrite lasers cannot cope with dark skin integuments, their field of application is only light skin.

Neodymium lasers are among the most popular in cosmetology. They are extremely powerful and have very long wavelengths of light. Due to this, neodymium models are widely used to remove permanent make-up and tattoos from the body. After the procedure, the appearance of the skin is improved.

In the case of hair removal, it cannot be said unequivocally that this laser is a good choice. For such purposes, it is rarely used. The reason lies in the painfulness of the procedure, although during it the beautician uses an anesthetic.

This is one of the newest laser hair removal techniques... It consists in a "cold" effect on the skin. The manipulation is carried out using a neodymium laser, while heating is absolutely not felt due to the stable supply of cold air.

The indisputable advantage of QOOL-epilation is that it can be combined with a tan. Immediately after the procedure, you can go to the solarium or the beach, and there will be no consequences from this. This is a great solution when a trip to the sea is foreseen in a few days. QOOL hair removal is used for all types of hair, but if the vegetation is light, then a lot of sessions are needed.

Laser hair removal above the upper lip - this is generally a very safe and simple procedure, but there are still some contraindications to it.

Among them, it should be noted:

• periods of childbearing and breastfeeding;
• large moles, papillomas in the area to be affected;
• acute colds, flu and other infectious diseases;
• malignant oncology;
• the presence of diabetes;
• skin damage - wounds, scratches;
• allergic manifestations on the dermis - rash, irritation;
• if the lady has sunbathed in the last days, the epilation should be postponed.

Talking about contraindications, we can also mention some of the effects of laser hair removal. They are quite rare, but they do happen sometimes:

• if the skin is too dark, the laser can cause a burn;
• in the presence of sunburn, the skin may change its color, becoming darker or lighter in the tanned area;
• sometimes after manipulations, the skin turns red and swells;
• if the dermis is very sensitive, micro-wounds are possible (after a while there will be crusts in their place, which will fall off, rejuvenating the skin);
• you cannot be insured against skin infections, so you need to carefully look after your face - use the right products for washing, tonics, do not let your skin get dirty.

Before the first procedure of laser hair removal over the upper lip, girls need to discuss the rules of preparation for it with a beautician. The main list of preparatory activities is as follows:

• you must refrain from sunbathing 14 days before the procedure;
• for the same amount of time, antibiotics of the tetracyclines group cannot be taken (if this is not possible, the intervention will need to be postponed);
• three days before epilation, you will need to completely abandon alcohol lotions;
• before going to the salon, the antennae need to be shaved off, this is done a couple of hours before the session;
• if you have had a herpes infection before, it is better to take antiviral drugs for a couple of days before the procedure.

Subject to all the rules for preparing negative reactions during or after hair removal should not occur. The selection of a specialist will also be an important point.... This should be an experienced cosmetologist who has performed such manipulations not for the first time and has already honed all movements to perfection. Focus on the recommendations of friends and acquaintances, reviews on the Internet. The reputation of the master must be supported by certificates.

A good specialist will definitely inquire about the presence of possible diseases, select the optimal type of laser, and also conduct a test for allergies to the anesthetic. The procedure itself follows:

• a cooling agent is applied to the treatment area;
• the eyes of the client and the specialist are protected with glasses;
• select the laser power required for manipulation;
• the area above the upper lip is treated with a laser;
• remove the cooling gel and apply a sedative.

Those who plan to deal with unwanted vegetation by laser hair removal ask cosmetologists how many sessions are needed to achieve the effect. There is no unambiguous answer to this question, since the reasons for hair growth are different, as are the characteristics of the body of each individual person.If the girl is healthy, and she does not have hormonal imbalance, then it will take about 8 sessions, but this, again, depends on the laser. Diode lasers do the fastest - for 6 or less, like any other modern lasers. More time will be needed for those with dark skin, gray or blonde hair.

The lasting result, as well as a decent appearance of the dermis, can only be ensured with good follow-up care. Consider what rules will need to be followed.

1. If this is not QOOL hair removal, then for 14 days after the procedure, you need to limit exposure to the sun. If the rays are scorching and it is impossible not to leave, be sure to wear a hat with brims and apply sunscreen. The beach, solarium and other similar places are strictly prohibited. It should be borne in mind that several sessions are needed, so the restrictions on tanning can last for six months, or even longer. Take this into account when planning your vacation.
2. When the procedure is over, the final step is to apply a sedative. The first time a specialist will do it. Then you apply the same product yourself for a couple of days. This will allow you to quickly restore the skin.
3. You should refrain from intense sports training. They provoke sweating, which can cause irritation and breakouts. In addition, the pool and sauna are prohibited.
4. Avoid using alcohol-based products for a week.
5. When some time has passed after the procedure, you may notice the regrowth of hairs. They can be shaved or removed with tweezers. Don't worry that this will always be the case. This number of epilation sessions is due to the fact that there are active hair follicles, and there are dormant ones. The laser affects only active ones, while sleeping ones remain intact. Over time, the number of sleeping bulbs decreases.
6. When taking antiviral drugs before the procedure, you cannot suddenly stop drinking them. It takes about three more days to consolidate the result.

And it is recommended to remember that each organism is individual. In some cases, the result of epilation, even if everything is done according to the rules, may not last long. This is due to age, health, nationality. For example, in Eastern women, repeated vegetation appears much earlier than in Slavs. Girls with hormonal diseases may not get results at all.

There is also such a disease as hirsutism... This is increased hair growth, which instantly attracts the attention of others and causes disgust. Women and children suffer from this pathology. In women, hirsutism can be the result of very serious ailments that lead to infertility and other serious consequences.

Most women who decided to deal with the problem of unwanted vegetation using laser hair removal were satisfied with the procedure. Clients claim that it is practically painless and that follow-up care is not too problematic. Many experienced ladies recommend starting laser hair removal in early autumn or at the very end of summer, so that by the next warm season they will have the opportunity to sunbathe. A big plus of this type of procedure is speed, and visitors to the salons also note this. Several minutes are spent on applying the gel, and literally 5 minutes on the manipulation itself. Thanks to this, it is possible not to reschedule important meetings and other matters just because you need to go to the salon for several hours. Judging by the reviews, laser hair removal is enough for a fairly long period. The minimum is 2 years, but this situation is quite rare. Basically, ladies forget about the problem of unwanted facial hair for 5, 7, or even as much as 10 years. In some cases, the hated hairs and, in general, stop growing forever.

In addition to positive reviews, there are also negative ones. There are clients who are dissatisfied with the result of the procedure, and even with herself. As a rule, these are women with a low pain threshold, who experience pain and very unpleasant sensations during the procedure, and the anesthetic has a weak effect on them. However, there are very few such ladies, and in general the procedure is not particularly painful. In addition, some of the visitors experienced side effects: itching, irritation, the area above the lip was swollen. They got rid of it only with the help of anti-inflammatory drugs and do not want to risk it in the future. There is also a small percentage of women for whom the procedure did not bring the desired results at all.... A lot of money was spent, and the hair appeared again.