How to prepare for laser hair removal underarms?


Description of the procedure

Laser hair removal of the armpits is a technique through which hair follicles are destroyed under the targeted influence of a laser. As a result, the ray-emitting energy penetrates the hair and reaches the hair follicle, causing the release of heat and cell breakdown.

However, it is worth considering that the laser does not have a negative effect on the tissue surrounding the hair. After a certain period of time after the session, hair loss that has been exposed to laser treatment is observed. At the same time, the skin in the places where they grow tightens and becomes smooth.

Before choosing the laser method for removing hair from the armpits, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the procedure is effective only for hairs with the maximum melanin content. For this reason, you should not expect a positive result if you have fluff, red, gray or blond hair.

In what cases is laser hair removal contraindicated?

The procedure is prohibited:

  • During pregnancy, breastfeeding.
  • When taking antibiotics (tetracyclines).
  • In the presence of oncology.
  • If there are moles on the treated area.
  • During treatment of influenza and other viral diseases.
  • If the patient suffers from diabetes.
  • In the presence of skin diseases.
  • If the hair is vellus, gray or light.

Removing unwanted vegetation with a laser will be safe only if there are no contraindications for the procedure.

Types of lasers

The choice of device is made depending on certain characteristics of the person. Here it is important to take into account indicators such as the client’s skin color and the condition in which the hair is.

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To remove excess vegetation in the armpit area, one of the following types of lasers can be used:

  1. Ruby. Its use has been noted since 1960. The device has proven itself only on the positive side. To operate the equipment, a special rod is used, consisting of an admixture of aluminum oxide and a small proportion of chromium. The wavelength reaches 694.3 nm, which ensures effective removal of dark hair from light skin. If dark skin is exposed to this equipment, the formation of light pigment spots is possible.
  2. Alexandrite. Its peculiarity lies in its relatively high power, which ensures the implementation of various procedures. It is the most popular. Can be used not only on dark, but also light hair.
  3. Diode. It is characterized by deep penetration into the layers of the skin, which allows you to achieve good and quick results after the session. However, the speed of its impact is significantly lower compared to other types of devices.
  4. Neodymium. Suitable for any skin and hair type.

Which device will be most effective is determined directly by the specialist in each case individually.

How is laser hair removal performed on the armpits?

Laser hair removal of armpits at the Evolution laser and aesthetic cosmetology clinic includes several stages:

  1. A special gel is applied to the armpit area, which will ensure the sliding of the tip of the device and also prevent heating of the surface;
  2. In order to achieve maximum effect, as well as ensure the safe nature of the procedure, indicators are set on the device that take into account the individual parameters of the client;
  3. A two-wave pulse is delivered to a depth of 2-3 mm, which leads to the destruction of even deeply located follicles. At the same time, nearby areas of skin remain undamaged. The duration of exposure is several minutes.
  4. All visible hairs exposed to the laser fall out within two weeks. Those that were still in the inactive phase at the time of the procedure will be eliminated during subsequent procedures.

Skin care after the procedure

Modern equipment, equipped with various technical additions, allows epilation to be carried out safely and in comfortable conditions. In the photo after the procedure, you can only notice some redness of the skin, which is quite expected, given the nature of the effect. To eliminate negative consequences, the development of inflammation and any unpleasant sensations, skin care after the procedure consists of the following measures:

  • for several days, refrain from swimming in the pool, thermal treatments, natural tanning or visiting the solarium;
  • if necessary, use soothing and moisturizing agents, such as bepanthen;
  • When epilating the armpit area, do not use deodorants or other alcohol-containing products for 2-3 days.

In case of hair regrowth, excess hair only needs to be shaved off.

Photos before and after

Possible consequences and complications

Using low-quality equipment or performing the procedure by an unqualified specialist can lead to such consequences as

  • burns;
  • blisters;
  • inflammation, manifested by pain, swelling, redness of the skin;
  • formation of crusts.

On their own or after correction, such side effects completely disappear. However, complications of a permanent nature do occur. Most often it is hyperpigmentation.

Prices

The price of laser hair removal for armpits is the highest compared to other methods of eliminating unwanted hair, which is explained by the need to purchase expensive equipment. The cost of the procedure can vary significantly depending on the center where it is performed. To ensure that the combination of price and quality of the procedure is optimal, contact the Evolution laser and aesthetic cosmetology clinic. The highest level of training of specialists, the use of the latest generation lasers in their work, as well as permanent discounts will allow us to consider this decision to be correct.

Answers to popular questions

  1. How many laser hair removal procedures for armpits are needed?
    To obtain a lasting desired result, 6-7 procedures will be required with an interval of 4-6 weeks.
  2. Is there a risk of scarring after laser hair removal?
    Since the technique is characterized as non-contact, the risk of developing scar changes is minimized, which distinguishes this type of hair removal from other methods of hair removal.
  3. How often can I do it?
    Not earlier than in 4 weeks. Otherwise, burns and other negative complications may occur.
  4. How much is enough?
    After completing the full course, which will take about a year and a half, after some time there may be a slight growth of hair, lighter, thinner and thinner. A maintenance course cannot be ruled out.
  5. Is it possible to use deodorant after laser hair removal of the armpits?
    It is possible only 2-3 days after the procedure.
  6. At what age can the procedure be performed?
    Hair removal is recommended after reaching 18 years of age.

Reviews

When choosing a center for laser hair removal, you should definitely study reviews about the center and its specialists, and also find out what equipment is used to carry out the procedure. Reviews from women who had it done at the Evolution laser and aesthetic cosmetology clinic are positive. Our clients are people of different ages and social status. However, they all note the high professional qualities of the specialists, their attentive attitude, as well as the impeccable work of the center as a whole.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any other cosmetic procedure, laser hair removal has its positive and negative sides.

Benefits include:

  • long-term absence of unwanted hair (up to six years); in some cases the problem is solved forever;
  • no pain , sometimes a person may feel a tingling or tingling sensation;
  • safety for the human body;
  • no visible damage to the skin;
  • absence of the development of an allergic reaction, due to which the hair removal procedure can be applied even to allergy sufferers;
  • speed of implementation - from 5 to 30 minutes;
  • possibility of removing ingrown hairs;
  • application of the technique regardless of skin type.

Among the disadvantages, according to many reviews, we can only highlight the possible development of complications and the appearance of pigmentation at the treatment site.

Preparation

Before laser hair removal of the armpits, you need to carry out certain preparatory steps, which begin a couple of months before the start of the session. Their essence is to implement the following scheme:

  1. beauty first to get the necessary consultation. At this stage, a suitable type of device is selected and possible contraindications are identified. If necessary, additional examination may be prescribed.
  2. Switch to depilation, which does not involve removing hair from the root, but shaving it.
  3. 30 days before the laser procedure, stop sunbathing and visiting the solarium. On the street, the axillary area should be covered with clothing or treated in advance with special sunscreens.
  4. If you have been taking antibiotics, you must stop taking them two weeks before.
  5. For about a week, also eliminate various deodorants or other alcohol-containing skin care products.
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On the day of laser hair removal, it is necessary that the skin is cleansed and the hair length is no more than 2 millimeters.

Among the ideal indications for the procedure are medium-density, dark-colored hair growing on fair skin.

How to prepare for the procedure

First, the doctor must conduct a thorough examination of the patient to ensure that there are no allergic reactions during hair removal.

During the month before the procedure, it is not recommended to sunbathe and remove hair with a razor or electric epilator; you can only use depilatory cream. People with dark skin tones should start using a whitening cream a few weeks before hair removal. A week before the procedure, you should stop taking tetracycline medications and do not apply alcohol-containing lotions to your armpits.

Progress of the procedure

Before treating the entire surface of the armpit, the cosmetologist performs a test version of eliminating unwanted hairs on a small area of ​​the skin. This is necessary to choose the safest and most effective method. The test sample also allows you to determine the patient's pain threshold and possible pain relief.

The procedure must be performed only with the use of painkillers. Local anesthesia is usually used.

The client receives special glasses. Laser hair removal of the armpits is only possible if the skin in this area is clean and dry.

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At the moment when the laser beam is directed to the skin with hair requiring removal, a laser pulse appears, which has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.

The person should not stand or sit at the time of the session. Only a lying or semi-sitting position is allowed. In this case, the arm is extended upward, and the body is completely relaxed.

In most cases, the procedure is painless. Sometimes there may be a slight tingling or burning sensation. Already at the time of the session, a lot of hair loss is noted. However, do not forget that some of them persist even after hair removal for another week.

To completely get rid of unwanted hair, it will take three to five visits to the salon.

Indications and contraindications for laser hair removal of armpits in men

Laser hair removal for men's armpits helps achieve the desired aesthetics and convenience: look at the before and after photos and you will see the result. A progressive and effortless method is a real salvation during the beach season and periods of activity (swimming pool, gym, etc.). Getting rid of unwanted hair is safe and simple, just a few sessions and the goal is achieved!

Contraindications to laser hair removal of armpits in men:

  • Oncology.
  • Rashes, skin damage at the treatment site.
  • Diabetes.
  • Acute infections.
  • Individual intolerance (test flashes will be done before starting the procedure).

Indications for laser hair removal of armpits in men:

  • Ingrown hair.
  • Irritation, tooth when shaving.
  • Dark hair that grows quickly and is visible even at a minimum length.

If contraindications are not observed, burns, as well as allergic reactions and hyperpigmentation are possible. With neoplasms, the chance of developing melanoma increases.

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Skin care after

Hair loss after laser hair removal occurs gradually. That is why this phenomenon can be observed for some time during the rehabilitation period, which is completely normal.

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It is important that in the first 24 hours you follow all the recommendations given by the specialist. The following rules must be adhered to:

  • avoid washing the axillary areas;
  • deodorant and other cosmetics for a day
  • use ointments that have a calming effect only as prescribed by a doctor.

In addition, during the rehabilitation period it is recommended to avoid:

  • visiting a sauna or bath;
  • tanning a solarium or in direct sunlight;
  • use of self-tanning products.

In the future, you will also need to reduce physical activity and carefully monitor the amount of sweat produced. This will reduce the risk of developing inflammation of the hair follicles.

Required number and frequency of sessions

The duration of maintaining an effective result after the procedure depends on the individual characteristics of each person’s body, skin type and hair structure directly in the armpit area.

In most cases, several sessions are recommended to completely eliminate unwanted vegetation in a given area. Usually their number is from four to eight procedures. In this case, certain time intervals must be observed between them.

At least one to one and a half months must pass from the moment of the first procedure. After the second – about 60 days. Subsequently, the interval for each subsequent session increases by approximately 14 days.

Contraindications

Laser removal of unwanted vegetation in the armpit area is carried out only if there are no certain restrictions on the procedure. It is recommended to abandon this technique if the following restrictions exist:

  • oncological pathologies ;
  • period of pregnancy and breastfeeding;
  • decompensated stage of diabetes mellitus;
  • individual intolerance to laser or light exposure;
  • predisposition to the development of allergic reactions;
  • viral diseases that occur in severe form;
  • the presence of mechanical damage to the skin of the armpits (wounds or cuts);
  • multiple moles or warts;
  • skin irritation
  • increased sensitivity of the skin at the site of hair removal;
  • hormonal imbalances .

It is not recommended to perform laser removal under the age of 18, also while taking antibiotic medications and during the menstrual cycle. The presence of the latter factor contributes to a significant increase in sensitivity, as a result of which the patient experiences even greater inconvenience and discomfort during the session.

Types of wax

For underarm waxing, different formulations can be used: hot, warm or cold. Despite the fact that they all provide total removal of unwanted hair from the body, the methods of their use differ:

  1. Hot. First, hard wax in granules is heated to a temperature of 50-60, and then distributed in a thin layer over the skin. Within 10-15 seconds the sticky layer hardens, after which it can be carefully torn off in a single sheet along with the hairs.
  2. Warm. Wax is a ready-made viscous composition that needs to be slightly heated in the microwave and applied in a thin layer to the skin. A paper bandage is fixed on top of the sticky layer, carefully smoothed and sharply torn off along with the unwanted vegetation.
  3. Cold. The technique involves the use of ready-made wax strips, which only need to be heated between the palms and glued to the treated area.

armpit waxing

It is quite difficult to remove armpit hair on your own with warm or hot wax, so most often girls use the cold method in this area. Despite the fact that it is the most painful, working with wax strips is much more convenient.

Possible complications

After completion of laser hair removal, for some time a person may experience redness and inflammation of the skin in the area where excess hair was removed. This condition is completely normal, and the symptoms disappear on their own after a few hours. In some cases, such phenomena can persist for up to a day.

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In situations where all the rules of the technique were not followed or the specialist did not have sufficient experience in providing such services, it is possible that the procedure may result in the development of some complications. Among the main and most common are:

  1. burn . It may occur if there was a violation of the order in which all stages were performed or if the cooling of the skin was performed poorly.
  2. Manifestation of an allergic reaction in the form of urticaria, itching or dermatitis. In most cases, an allergy is possible to the numbing cream used or the gas used for cooling.
  3. Herpes, the development of which has become acute. It may occur if the patient has a weakened immune system and has previously had a similar disease.
  4. Folliculitis, which is characterized by the development of an inflammatory process of the follicles. People with excessive sweating, as well as those who visited a bathhouse or sauna in the first days after the laser procedure, are prone to this pathological condition.
  5. Conjunctivitis, decreased vision or complete loss of vision. Complications of this nature are possible if poor quality safety glasses were used during the procedure, which resulted in exposure of the eyes to a laser beam.
  6. of pigment on the surface of the skin . Their formation is usually observed two to three days after the cosmetic procedure to remove hair from the armpit area. Most often occurs in patients with dark skin tones. In addition, the appearance of such spots can be facilitated by neglect of general recommendations for skin care during the rehabilitation period, which exclude the initial exposure of the epidermis to sun rays.
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