WHAT ARE THE SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL LASER HAIR REMOVAL?

We explain how to optimize your laser hair removal treatment!

A HIGH-PERFORMANCE TECHNICAL PLATFORM

Only centers equipped with lasers such as the Alexandrite and Nd:Yag lasers can guarantee long-lasting, effective laser hair removal.

Be careful not to confuse laser hair removal with pulsed light.

Pulsed light has a shorter wavelength than a category IV laser machine, so results are less effective, especially for subjects with light and/or fine hair. What’s more, not all phototypes can be treated with this technology. Mature to black skins can’t benefit from it, so burns are much more frequent.

AN ADAPTED CONSULTATION

In fact, the first consultation is essential. At this point, the practitioner will explain how the laser works, how the treatment is performed, and the rules to follow throughout your sessions. The specialist will examine your skin and body hair to determine whether you are eligible forlaser hair removal. A test will be carried out to determine the starting amplitude of the laser, so that you can be fully informed of how it will feel for future sessions.

CHECK THE FEASIBILITY OF THE TREATMENT ZONE

Areas of the body and face with fuzz cannot be lasered. They can be stimulated by the light and heat of the laser, transforming the down into thicker hair, and extending the previously treated area.

RESPECTING THE RULES

The sun is the first contraindication to laser treatment: sun exposure should be avoided for two months before and two weeks after the session. To ensure optimum results, you must respect the time indicated between each session.

Waxing, epilating and tweezing are prohibited: these methods tear out the bulb, the laser‘s main target. However, you are advised to shave the treatment area the day before rather than the day of the session, to avoid any skin sensitivity to the laser.

INFORM YOUR PRACTITIONER IF YOU ARE TAKING ANY MEDICATION

Some medications are photosensitizing and therefore incompatible with laser treatment, particularly a class of antibiotics and acne treatments.

Topical treatments can be continued if they are not applied directly to the treated area.

Self-tanning tablets containing beta-carotene are also forbidden, as they alter skin color and mislead the laser hair removal system, which will no longer be able to distinguish between the melanin in the hair and the artificial melanin in the skin generated by the dietary supplement.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN

Throughout your sessions, be sure to moisturize your skin, to avoid further irritation. Keep up this habit even after your sessions: hair-free, your skin will be even softer!

WHY CHOOSE EPILIUM & SKIN?

Our Paris laser hair removal center was founded in 2010. Building on its experience in theaesthetics field, a second center opened in London in 2014.

We do our utmost to ensure that treatments are carried out according to the rules of the art, respecting protocols and, more specifically, your hair cycles in the case of permanent hair removal.

We always offer a free, no-obligation preliminary appointment, whatever the nature of your request.

Would you like to make an appointment for a consultation? Our online diary is at your disposal.

Do you have a question or comment? Contact our secretariat.