One of the most sought-after ways to combat extra hairs on the face is photoepilation. On the principle of conducting the procedure resembles a laser version. The use of such a method of hair removal is popular not only in women, but also men.
What it is?
Photoepilation on the face is a method for removing hairs with a concentration of light. The procedure has many advantages. The process of its holding does not imply pain and even minimal discomfort. The method is completely safe.
After photoepilation, there are no significant burns, and redness disappear within a few hours.
With the help of such a procedure, you can remove not only hair from small areas (adjust your eyebrows, remove the hairs from the corners of the lips), but also to process extensive body zones.
The feature of photoepilation is in principle impact on the hairs. When processing light rays, not only their disappearance occurs, but also there is a die on the bulbs. Such a feature causes a long effect after a session.
The removal of the hairs and the dying of the bulbs is achieved due to the oversaturation of the processed section of melanin. That is why photoepilation is especially recommended for the possessors of dark hair. To get rid of light and gray hairs, the method does not fit.
Advantages of the procedure:
- versatility (suitable for processing any zone of facial and body);
- The speed of the procedure (for example, eyebrow processing takes no more than 15 minutes);
- The preservation of the integrity of the skin (the nozzle of the device does not come into contact with the skin, the method is completely non-contact);
- The duration of the result (after removing the hairs, their growth is terminated by the average for half a year).
Indications and contraindications
The main indication for photoepilation is the presence of hair growth in nonypical areas on the face. For example, women may have an excessive amount of dark hairs in the corners of the lips, on the lines of the cheeks. Such a feature may be due to individual factors or consequences of hormonal failure.
Quite often photoepilation is used to adjust the eyebrows. The advantage of the procedure is speed and painlessness, so the adjustment of their shape occurs quickly, and the hair growth will slow down for long months. For the same reason, the light removal of vegetation on the face is used by men. Especially in the presence of excessive skin sensitivity to shave.
Photoepilation has a lot of contraindications. For example, it should not be removed in this way of hairs located on tattooed skin. In no case cannot be sessions during the disease or allergies. It is strictly forbidden to process areas with bleeding signs (it can be scratches, and skin rashes).
Vegetation on moles, babbed spots or scars is also not deleted in this way.
Absolute contraindications:
- age up to 16 years;
- cardiovascular diseases of any stage and form;
- the presence in the body of the pacemaker;
- impaired pigment background;
- period of illness (ORZ, ORVI);
- pregnancy and lactation period;
- keloid disease (regardless of the development stage);
- pathology of the endocrine system;
- Increased body temperature;
- Helmintosis;
- Period of exacerbation of herpes;
- tendency to allergic skin reactions;
- the presence on the skin of strong irritation;
- chronic skin diseases;
- varicose veins at any stage;
- Malignant tumors.
Ignoring the list of contraindications can cause serious side effects. These include elevated dermis pigmentation, allergic reactions, aggravation of skin diseases (for example, if the procedure was done if herpes is presence).
The consequence may be the inverse reaction of the body, in which the hair growth will not slow down, but will increase.
How to prepare?
Proper preparation for photoepilation is very important. From this stage may depend on the procedure performed. The first thing to be done is to exclude contraindications. Consult in this question can master if there is a sufficient level of qualifications. In the absence of knowledge from a specialist, you can contact a dermatologist.
Required stages of preparation for photoepilation on the face:
- On the eve of the procedure and within a month before it cannot be used the means of auto market;
- Within one month, photographic drugs cannot be taken to photographic drugs, including antibiotics of any groups;
- A few weeks before photographicing, it is impossible to remove the hairs in other ways (including with the help of forceps);
- To protect the face from ultraviolet, it is recommended to use special protective creams or wearing hats with a visor;
- From solar baths it is recommended to refuse at least 2 weeks before the appointed procedure.
Eyes during a session must be protected by discs . Otherwise, violation of visual acuity may occur or damage to the mucous membrane from the bright light beam. It is also impossible to remove the disk during a session. Some salons use special metal lenses on straps. This method eliminates the random liberation of the eye from the necessary protection.
How is it held?
The duration of photoepilation session on the face at home does not exceed 20 minutes. The result directly depends on several factors. First, the individual features of the body play a major role. Secondly, the qualifications of the cosmetologist, the correctness of the selection of nozzles and the depth of the device, as well as the quality of the equipment used. The algorithm of a specialist actions during a session of hair removal from the face is almost always the same.
Stages of holding:
- client post on the couch;
- Eyes are protected by special discs;
- On the persons, which is planned to be processed, is applied to the skin gel;
- With the help of a special manipulator with a nozzle, a zone is processed with increased growth of hairs;
- The completion of the procedure is accompanied by applying a soothing cream.
Subsequent care
Immediately after the session of photoepilation, there may be a slight redness of the skin. If the skin is sensitive, then a small soreness or swelling of the processed areas is felt. Such consequences are saved for several hours. The side effect cannot be called. This is the natural reaction of the body on the procedure.
Subsequent care nuances:
- If redness and discomfort on processed areas is preserved longer than 2 hours, it is recommended to treat the skin with cooling agents (for example, Panthenol preparation);
- Within 7 days, it is impossible to use cosmetics based on alcohol (irritation may occur);
- From visiting a bath, saunas or pools, it is necessary to abandon about 7 days (otherwise adverse symptoms may occur);
- It is impossible to visit solariums and sunbathe under the right rays of the sun (the restriction is also respected within one week).
Review reviews
Most customer reviews about photoepilation positive. The advantages of the procedure include speed and painlessness. The result is preserved for months, which eliminates women and men from frequent care of their appearance. Customers feel comfortable in the chair of the beautician, and any fears during the session are practically absent.
Not satisfied the result remains approximately 20-25% people. Negative reactions are mainly associated with a high cost of sessions.
Side symptoms always appear under the influence of specific factors - customer and specialist errors, excessive skin sensitivity, non-compliance with the rules of rehabilitation or preparation for sessions.
