Laser hair removal is a medical technique that has been used for many years. Despite its popularity, there are still many people who are not well informed about it. On the other hand, its evolution is really rapid. New machines are constantly being released on the market, but obviously the previous ones do not disappear either.
As a result, people hear a lot and are not completely sure what really applies to laser hair removal at the moment. So let’s clear things up a bit and separate the myths from the truths.
Myths & truths about laser hair removal:
• Is laser hair removal painful?
Many people believe that laser hair removal is painful. Perhaps they had a bad experience. If their skin is very sensitive and they did not go to a dermatologist for laser hair removal, it is possible that they felt pain. If they did laser hair removal with a machine that is not very modern, it is also possible. However, at Skin Medical Laser, you don’t have to worry at all. is performed with the most modern machine currently available, the Soprano Ice. This particular machine makes laser hair removal completely painless, as it cools the area at the same time. In addition, all treatments are supervised by a dermatologist.
• Is it suitable for dark or tanned skin?
In Skin Medical Laser, with the Soprano Ice, we can treat hair growth in darker skin tones as well. And the important thing is that we have excellent results! In addition, summer and the sun in general were considered enemies of laser hair removal for years. People who wanted to follow this type of treatment had to avoid the sun both before and after. At Skin Medical Laser, the sun simply makes us feel good. It does not affect our work at all. You can enjoy sunny days safely, regardless of your treatment!
• Is it time consuming?
Usually 6-8 sessions are enough to permanently get rid of unwanted hair. Each session lasts just a few minutes. Each session only takes a few minutes. Of course, this applies to Skin Medical Laser and Soprano Ice. This particular machine requires only a few repeat sessions. This is because the hairs that are most recognized by the laser and therefore destroyed are those that are in the growth phase (anagen phase), so the next session can be done when the hair follicles that were in the resting phase (telogen phase) ) complete their cycle and enter the growth phase. Usually, this translates to an interval of 15-20 days from one hair removal session to the next.
• Is laser hair removal too expensive?
The cost of laser hair removal is actually the most economical solution. First of all, for all other methods you need some consumables (razors, wax etc.) which may have a lower cost than a session but the sessions are only 7 on average while the razors you will use in the lifetime are endless. Also, because these methods often cause infections, microtraumas etc. you should also include the relevant soothing creams or even visits to a dermatologist. To be sure, visit the Skin Medical Laser website and you will be surprised by our prices and offers.
• Is it safe?
Completely safe. In hair removal, the laser light beam is absorbed exclusively by melanin in the hair follicle and destroys it, which means that the laser targets only the hair follicle and nothing else. This leaves the surrounding tissue unharmed. Consider that laser has been used safely on millions of patients for decades. None of them had any serious problem. Also, there have been many studies by reputable organizations, and all support the safe use of laser in hair removal.
• Does it cause a denser and more frequent appearance of hair?
This is something that we used to hear very often, at least in the past. People thought it was very likely that laser hair removal would cause hair density to increase. In reality, however, the exact opposite happens. Every reliable treatment causes a 10% to 25% reduction in hair. There is also a noticeable decrease in the density, thickness and growth rate of hair as the sessions progress. Even if someone does not complete their treatment, the result remains stable. Any hairs that have been burned to the follicle will never reappear.
• Does laser hair removal work on hormone-dependent areas?
Hormone-dependent areas are those that normally should not have hair and this is because androgens override estrogens, showing increased hair growth (hirsutism). These areas involve face and body and usually require more sessions because hormones continue to affect. But even in these areas, even if we do not eliminate hair growth in 6-8 sessions, the hairs definitely become softer and lighter. And also lengthens the interval of their appearance between sessions.
We hope with the above information we have helped you separate myths from truths. However, the best thing to do is to visit a specialized institute where all procedures are supervised by a dermatologist and make an appointment with them. He is the only one who can tell you with confidence what is the most appropriate treatment for you and answer all your questions.
To explore further insights into effective hair removal techniques, be sure to check out more of our blog posts.
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