LASER HAIR REMOVAL

In our practice we use the LightSheer diode laser and Nd-Yag laser. The choice of those two enables us to treat skin effectively accordingly to the hair color and skin phototype. We also use laser therapy for those with skin problems caused by plucking, shaving hair, and excessive hair growth caused by hormonal disturbances.

„If you are interested in learning more about laser hair removal and how it can meet your specific needs, please schedule an appointment and get your free consultation and laser test”

– Dr. Agata Mańkowska -physical therapist and cosmetologist

  

  

  
IMPORTANT LASER HAIR REMOVAL FACTS

1. The best results are achieved on dark, thick hair and not tanned skin.
2. We also use lasers that are better suited for those with dark skin tones.
3. Waxing or plucking should be avoided before the laser therapy.
4. To achieve the best results, multiple treatments are required.
5. Before the treatment, the hair must be shaved.
6. For those particularly sensitive to pain, Emila – local anesthetic cream is applied before the treatment.
7. Laser therapy can be performed on patients with symptoms of hirsutism and hormonal disturbances. However, a larger number of treatments are needed.
8. Permanent hair removal may not be achieved with very light hair.

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High-energy laser therapy is a common method of removing unwanted hair. To fully understand laser hair removal it is necessary to acquire oneself with the structure of the hair follicle and hair growth cycle. The hair bulb consists of living cells while the hair shaft is considered to be a dead tissue. Hair growth is cyclic. Anagen is the first and active phase of the hair follicle. After some time, the hair goes into the resting phase, called catagen, in which the hair bulb dies. In the third and final phase of the cycle – telogen, the hair is ready to fall out. At the end of this phase, the hair follicle spontaneously enters the anagen phase. Only those hairs that are in the anagen phase can be permanently destroyed by a laser beam of appropriate wavelength and energy. The growth time during the anagen phase depends on body area, age, gender, and hormone factors. For example, approximately 85-90% of all hairs on the head are in the anagen phase, while only 20-30%. on the pubic mount. Hence, to achieve the best results in the laser removal therapy, it is necessary to permanently destroy this hair structure that is responsible for its growth. However, many of these structures are 2 to 7 mm deep. To this depth, penetration of the light energy is achieved only by using red and infrared waves.

Currently, for permanent damage to the hair follicle to be successful, there are several laser systems available. The primary principle behind those systems is selective photothermolysis. Its essence is the ability to absorb laser light at particular wavelength by specific molecules called chromophores. In the laser hair removal therapy, the chromophore that absorbs laser radiation is melanin (pigment) present in the hair follicle. The melanin present in cells selectively absorbs energy, resulting in thermal damage to the hair structure responsible for its growth (thermolysis). Thermolysis is selective since it refers to a specific tissue structure containing the chromophor – melanin.

Hence, the most effective laser permanent hair reduction is observed in people with light skin and dark hair. On the one hand, there is substantial accumulation of energy in melanin-rich hair follicle; on the other hand, there is poor absorption of energy by epidermis with a low level of melanin. Permanent destruction of the hair that contains very little melanin (blond or red hair) is also very difficult.