Myths and realities of laser hair removal

• April 29, 2024

Although the depilation laser r is a method that is gaining strength every day, although there are still doubts regarding its effectiveness, safety and the damages that can be caused by To be on the skin.

Many of these questions have their origin in the bad practices carried out by clandestine clinics or spas with personnel without certification, or experience, they are responsible for the laser depilation , turning it into a painful procedure for patients, which even causes damage to the skin; irritation and Amps until Burns .

In addition, some sites guarantee the elimination of hair for life, a fact that represents one of the main myths of the hair removal , because although it is a permanent method, it is not definitive.

Experts point out that neither laser, pulsed light or any other tool that is used to depilate, can offer definitive results, because new hairs can always appear or because some skins do not respond to the procedure.

Myths and realities

Some of the ideas regarding laser depilation they are a myth; Knowing them is important to clarify the most frequent doubts about the subject:

1.    Laser hair removal causes skin cancer: Myth

Due to its selective effect on the skin, the laser is not causing this disease. However, patients with a history of Cancer on the skin yes they should be checked by a dermatologist prior to the application of it.
 
2.    Anyone is a candidate for laser hair removal: Mito
It is always necessary to have a consultation of valuation with the specialist, so that it determines if a person is a candidate or not to use this method of hair removal. For example, if an individual presents Burns , wounds , irritation or some skin disease like herpes or mushrooms , you can not undergo this treatment.
 
In the same way, pregnant women or in period of lactation They can not be depilated through this method; same case applies to those who live with diabetes or those who are taking any medication should consult their doctor before being exposed to To be .
 
3.    A complete treatment of laser hair removal requires several sessions regardless of the area of ​​the body concerned: Reality

The laser acts effectively on the hair that is in the initial stage of growth, known as anagen , but unfortunately not all go through this phase at the same time. That is why several sessions are needed to eliminate it completely; on average they are from 6 to 8 depending on the area to be treated, the state of health of the patient and the type of skin.
 
Once the treatment is finished, it is necessary to perform some extra maintenance sessions; there are follicles that can remain at rest for up to six years.
 
It should be noted that if the laser is used by a specialist and if the correct light load is emitted, the hair removal does not have to be painful, so it will not be necessary to use anesthesia . 
 
4.    You can not shave any area of ​​the body after tanning: Reality
Due to the photosensitivity and greater concentration of melanin In a tanned dermis, specialists recommend abstaining from treatment for a certain period so as not to compromise the health of the skin.
 
5.    The beam of laser light can damage the tissues surrounding the hair follicle. Myth
The light emitted by the laser is selectively absorbed in the melanin of the hair follicle, which causes direct damage that leads to hair removal.

While the biggest benefit of laser hair removal is that it offers permanent results for a long period of time, it also has other advantages: it can be applied to any area of ​​the body (except the eye area), it has the same effects on men and women, it does not cause pain, it is simple, safe and does not cause side effects.