All about armpit laser hair removal

One of the most popular hair removal techniques is laser hair removal. Its appearance in the field of cosmetology has greatly simplified the process of hair removal and made it less painful. For this reason, it is chosen not only by girls, but also by men.

To begin with, it should be noted that laser hair removal, performed with the help of modern equipment, helps to forget about unnecessary hair for a long time. Today, laser hair removal is no longer a novelty, because its appearance dates back to the last century.

The procedure has many advantages.

• The armpits are the part of the body that you need to shave often already so that sweat does not accumulate on the hairs. After epilation for a long period of time, you can forget about this cosmetic procedure.
• Another advantage of laser hair removal is its painlessness. The only thing that a person can feel is a slight tingling sensation or tingling sensation.
• This type of hair removal is atraumatic. No scars or scars should remain under the armpits. In addition, even people with sensitive skin can afford laser hair removal.
• The session does not last long - from 6 to 30 minutes, after which the client can immediately go home.
• Even ingrown hairs are removed with the latest technology.
• The procedure is suitable for everyone: the laser works on both dark and light hairs.

Despite such a large number of advantages, laser hair removal still has some disadvantages.

• To begin with, it is worth saying that the effect of laser hair removal will not be visible immediately, but only when the entire course is completed. In some cases, this may take several months.
• The cost of such a procedure is quite high, so not everyone can afford to do it.
• There are a number of contraindications in which you have to give up working with a laser.

Before you go to the specialists to remove hairs in this area, you should familiarize yourself with the situations when this cannot be done.

• First of all, such a procedure is strictly prohibited if any inflammatory process occurs in the armpit area. In addition, if a person is sick with ARVI, it is also necessary to postpone the trip to the salon. After all, this can lead to an additional load on the immune system, which means that a person may have complications.
• In addition, there should be no birthmarks in the underarm area.
• If there is even a small injury on the body, for example, a wound or abrasion, epilation is also prohibited.
• Oncology and diabetes mellitus are those diseases for which such a procedure is contraindicated.
• It is also strictly forbidden to do laser hair removal for people with varicose veins.
• Such a procedure is not suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women or those who have even the slightest problems with hormonal levels. It is forbidden to remove hair with a laser and with mastopathy.
• You cannot go for epilation during the menstrual cycle, as the girl may become ill during the procedure.

The armpit hair removal procedure using a laser occurs due to the destruction of the hair structure. If you perform several such procedures in a row, you can get rid of unwanted vegetation for several years, or even permanently.

The functionality of laser equipment can be determined by just a few characteristics, which include wavelength and power. The first characteristic allows you to neutralize melanin or, in other words, pigment. By using the power of the waves, you can effectively remove all unnecessary vegetation, as well as scars and tattoos. There are several types of lasers that are worth familiarizing yourself with.

• Ruby laser. This type of equipment is one of the first, it was put into operation in 1960. Since then, the laser has managed to prove itself excellently in various fields of activity. The operation of such equipment is due to the presence of a ruby ​​rod. Its wavelength is 694.3 nm. The peculiarity of the ruby ​​laser is that it can be used only if the hair is dark and the skin is light.
• Alexandrite laser was developed as an alternative to the previous version. However, it differs from it in greater power, because its wavelength is 820 nm. Thanks to this, it is possible to carry out procedures on all parts of the body, working with hair of any color and any length.
• Diode laser. Such semiconductor equipment is powerful enough. Its wavelength is 820 nm. However, the procedure lasts much longer than the previous options, which causes some discomfort to clients. Most suitable for people with dark skin and the same hair color.
• Neodymium laser is a new generation equipment, the wavelength here is equal to 1080 nm.

Before heading to the salon, you need to prepare for the procedure. First of all, it is not allowed to sunbathe or go to the solarium 10-14 days before the appointed date. The underarm area should be shaved the day before the laser hair removal session so that the hair is no more than 3 millimeters long. In this case, the procedure will be more comfortable and painless.In addition, 3-4 weeks before the start of epilation, you should abandon procedures such as shugaring or hair plucking.

Also, all cosmetics that will be used during this period of time must be gentle, without the content of vitamin A and various acids. Before the procedure itself, it is necessary to apply an anesthetic to the place that will be treated. Besides, experts recommend not drinking tea or coffee throughout the day, because caffeine exacerbates sensitivity, and this can lead to an aggravation of pain.

The epilation process is as follows. The specialist prepares the device, comfortably seats the client and only after that begins the main work. The master begins to aim the laser at the hairs. Initially, the energy of the laser light is absorbed by the melanin present in the hair shaft. After that, the hair itself begins to heat up to very high temperatures. Heat enters the hair follicle, as a result of which its tissue and nerve endings are destroyed. After that, the hairs die off.

During the procedure, a person feels only minimal tingling and practically no discomfort. However, it should be noted that all the "dormant" hairs are not removed during epilation, therefore, in order to get rid of them, it is necessary to carry out one or more repeated procedures.

After laser hair removal, even if it was done very well, it is imperative to take care of the subsequent care of the armpit skin.

• Immediately after the procedure, the skin must be thoroughly cooled. You can use regular ice from the freezer as a cooling agent. It should be applied for the first few hours. This approach will help you cope with the discomfort more calmly. You can also use cooling ointments. Before buying them, you should consult with the master who did the epilation.
• Within 24 hours, experts recommend refusing to take a shower or bath.
• You can use perfume only 2-3 days after hair removal.
• In the first week, it is best to give up too vigorous physical activity.
• In the early days, you should not visit the pool, because chlorinated water is used in it, and it is very harmful.
• It is best to avoid the sun for the first 7 days after your procedure.
• After half a month, you can apply a gentle scrub that will help remove all treated hairs. Experts do not recommend pulling them out on their own, because this can only lead to the appearance of wounds in the armpits. After 25-27 days, you can start sunbathing and going to the beach, but you should use sunscreen when doing this. However, this should be done during the entire beach season, especially if your skin is sensitive.
• To keep the skin soft and supple, it is best to use special products with a softening and soothing effect.

Many clients think that just one visit to the salon is enough to cope with such an unpleasant problem as excessive hairiness of the armpits. However, one procedure will still not be enough. It is enough for literally 5-6 months, and in order to consolidate the result, it is worth visiting a specialist at least 5 times. If a person has too lush vegetation, then it will take about 10 sessions.

If you read the various reviews of both men and women, we can say that there are a large number of positive ones among them. According to the majority, the visible result is noticeable literally after the first procedure. As a result of laser exposure, about 20 percent of the hairs are lost. However, after repeated procedures, as well as if all the rules are followed, clients notice a complete cessation of hair growth. In some cases, the “dormant” bulbs began to "wake up", but after the correction they immediately disappeared. However, the masters warn about this even at the first session. Of course, there are also negative reviews about this technology. So, in certain cases, whitish spots began to appear on the skin. But this cannot be considered a disadvantage of the procedure itself.

The appearance of spots indicates the incompetence of specialists who did not take into account the individual characteristics of the human body. Therefore, in order to never face such a problem, you need to more carefully approach the choice of both a salon and a specialist. In addition, you must follow all the rules for skin care ha. Owners of thick and coarse black hair have to go to more sessions in order to achieve at least some result, and this is not encouraging, as it hits the wallet quite noticeably. If we talk about the types of lasers and reviews about them, then in the first positions are modern types of devices, which include neodymium and diode. They are the most powerful, therefore the result is high-quality. In addition, almost all clients are satisfied that both dark and light hairs are removed. To summarize, we can say that laser hair removal is an excellent alternative to hair removal by shaving or sugaring.