Laser Hair Removal

Light-based hair removal was first used in 1994 and the procedure became widespread in the late 1990s, receiving FDA approval in 1998.

In laser hair removal, which is effective by disrupting the structure and function of stem cells that provide hair formation, laser beams absorbed by melanin pigment create intense heat energy and damage stem cells. For this reason, dark hairs benefit more from laser hair removal. It is applied repeatedly and it is not possible to determine a precise number of sessions.

Various devices with different wavelengths can be used for laser hair removal. The specialist doctor should decide which device will be used for whom according to the person’s health condition, skin color and hair structure.

Laser hair removal creates a more successful and permanent effect in women than in men. However, if there is a hormonal disorder, it must first be treated.

Things to do in Laser Hair Removal

1.) Methods that remove hair from the root should not be used for a month before laser epilation.

2.)The skin should not be tanned or tanned immediately after application.

3.)Medications and health problems should be reported to the doctor.

4.) Conditions such as the presence of sun sensitivity, pregnancy, medicated acne treatment in the last six months have a negative effect on laser application.

5.)The skin should be cleaned during the procedure and the hair should have been cleaned and shaved three days before.

6.)Cold application after the procedure reduces the feeling of inflammation. It removes swelling and redness.

7.)Moisturizing lotions are useful.

8.)The area should not be wet for the first 24 hours.

9.)Heavy sports that increase sweating should be avoided.

10.) Do not sunbathe until 15 days later. Solarium should be avoided. 30 SPF+ sunscreen should be used (more preferred in fall or winter).

11.)The procedure should not be performed in the presence of epilepsy, pacemaker, infection in the area, open wound, thin skin and white hair.

The conditions required to get a better, more permanent result in laser hair removal:

- - Over 18 years of age-hormonal stabilization has been achieved,
- - Presence of light-colored, dark-thick hair (some devices are also effective on fine hair. But this is less frequent).
- - No photosensitizing disease,
- - No use of light-sensitizing drugs,
- - Absence of diseases such as psoriasis, lichen vitiligo that increase with irritation,
- - No possibility of being applied on a non-tanned skin structure or sun exposure after the procedure,
- - Use of sunscreen,
- Preferring the fall-winter months when the effects of the sun are less