Unwanted hair growth on the body or face is one of the most common aesthetic issues that bother women, since it is closely related to their daily appearance, but it is an issue that bothers many men, as well.
Hair growth in the body is divided into three phases: anagen, catagen, and telogen. At any given time, a percentage of human hair growth is in any of the aforementioned phases. To achieve successful hair removal, the treatment must be performed during the anagen phase, so as to destroy the hair follicle which, at this phase, produces pigmentation, and the hair shaft is still attached to it.
Traditional methods of hair removal include:
Laser treatments constitute the latest evolution in effective hair removal as, unlike electrolysis, they can simultaneously destroy many hair follicles, covering large areas (back, legs); it also treats folliculitis or infected hair follicle (pimple-like bumps that appear on the skin after the use of traditional hair removal methods, due to the hair entrapment inside the skin).
The success of laser application in hair removal, in particular the GentleLase Pro-U, the latest Alexandrite laser model by Candela, which we use in our clinic, lies in the fact that a thin beam of light penetrates the skin, reaches and destroys the hair follicle, without affecting the surrounding skin tissue. Thus, through the heat generated, the hair follicle that is responsible for hair regeneration is destroyed, preventing hair from growing back. The process is simple, painless and safe.
Most hair removal lasers are ideal for light skin types and dark hair, while special care is advisable when treating patients with dark skin and/or sun-tanned skin.
The number of treatments depends on the color of hair and skin, the depth of the hair bulb, and the hair diameter.
Following treatment, you might experience mild redness and swelling, possible hyperpigmentation or hypochromia, but they are rare, transient and reversible.
With the use of the laser, hair growth is significantly reduced and at the same time, the texture of the skin is greatly improved.