Laser hair removal allows for permanent hair removal. It should be remembered that the effectiveness of the treatment is closely related to the hair growth cycle. You cannot expect that unwanted hair will disappear after just one session. So what is the best phase of the hair growth cycle to perform hair removal?
The hair growth cycle and the effectiveness of laser hair removal
To fully understand the principle of laser hair removal treatment, it is necessary to remember how the hair is built. It consists of two very important elements: the hair shaft and the hair bulb. They are hidden deep in the skin and surrounded by a sac, known as the hair follicle. At the bottom of the follicle are the matrix elements that make up the living part of the hair. The cells that make up the matrix produce melanin, the hair’s pigment.
The hair growth cycle can be divided into several phases. These include growth (anagen), transition (catagen) and rest (telogen). Laser hair removal treatments should be performed during the growth phase. Melanin contained in the hair then transports the laser energy. Thanks to which the hair follicle is destroyed, along with the bulb and the matrix. Anagen lasts from 6 to 12 weeks. The more hair there is in this phase during epilation, the more effective it is. The hair then begins to crumble and then falls out forever.
One treatment usually destroys 20-30% of the hair. Such a part of it was in the right phase of the cycle.
Hair follicles in the transition phase are heated. It causes the hair to fall out. It is not permanent because the laser beam does not reach the matrix. When the hair is in the telogen phase, laser hair removal is completely ineffective. To achieve a permanent effect, it is necessary to perform 6 to 8 sessions. You should not be afraid as thanks to modern technologies the treatments are not unpleasant. The popular Alma Soprano Ice hair removal is painless and comfortable. So before choosing a beauty salon, make sure that it does not use outdated methods. In big cities you can find many specialists, but not every beauty salon in Warsaw has the latest equipment.
How is Alma Soprano Ice hair removal performed?
J’adore Institute in Warsaw and Cracow, where appointments can be booked online, uses Alma brand Soprano Ice laser. It has interchangeable heads which make it possible to adjust the laser to all hair colors and skin phototypes. The device combines diode laser and pulsed light. During the treatment, it is not detached from the skin. The cooling tip protects against burning and reduces pain almost to zero. Alma Soprano Ice epilation is extremely effective as three wavelengths are emitted simultaneously. They are reaching different tissue depths and destroying hair follicles. Such technology has been used for the first time in a laser hair removal device by Alma.
Alma Soprano Ice epilation is recommended for women and men. It remove unwanted hair from all parts of the body. The device is used for epilation of legs, armpits, intimate areas, hands, arms, face, back and abdomen. Depending on the area, the technique is chosen. The stamp method is used to remove hair from smaller areas where more energy is directed. Large areas are epilated using the In-Motion technique. Less energy is applied, returning to the same spot several times.
The laser can be adjusted to the individual needs of the patient.
The specialist selects parameters. According to the color, thickness and density of the hair and skin phototype. During the first visit, it is advisable to leave the hair on the skin to allow evaluation. Before subsequent treatments, it is necessary to shave. However, Alma Soprano Ice epilation is not possible if the hair has been pulled out, e.g. with tweezers or wax. The treatment is fast and comfortable and afterwards you may return to your daily activities. So you should not be afraid of epilation. If in doubt, it is worth doing a laser test. It will allow you to see how the skin reacts to the specific parameters of the device. If there are no contraindications, the patient is qualified for the treatment. After a few weeks he or she can enjoy smooth skin without troublesome hair. You can make an appointment for treatments online!
