Epilation. Myths and Truths

Epilation. Myths and Truths
 The emergence of new techniques and improvement of old methods of hair removal has always been a keen interest. And as a result, there were myths about the harm and benefit, even side effects of using this type of hair removal.

Photographic and laser hair removal will leave stains on the skin, and sometimes even severe scarring

In the process of hair removal is laser beam acts on the hair follicle, but the surrounding tissues are not affected, so the appearance of scars possible. As for the pigmentation of the skin, it is possible, if the expert who conducted the procedure, chose the wrong mode of action, or if the patient has not followed the instruction of the doctor and, for example, went to a tanning salon during the day after the procedure.

The laser has a negative impact on the internal organs

The laser beam has a wavelength limited and low penetration capability. Therefore, it reacts only cells containing melanin and located in the upper layers of the skin.

Epilation is universal - it helps to get rid of any hair

This method is not suitable for light hair, including gray and bleached. The reason is that the device only responds to melanin.

Laser and photo-epilation - the same procedure

Although the principle of operation that they have the same (they are aimed at destroying the structure of the hair containing melanin) are completely different devices (differing specifications - penetration depth wavelength, speed of processing and the width of the light spots).

After hardware epilation hair starts to grow faster, they become harder and darker

After taking a photo or laser hair removal of hair growth density decreases, they become softer.

Some clinics have a unique drug, get rid of unwanted hair in one procedure

Once and for all get rid of unwanted hair can be only by X-ray irradiation. It affects even hairs are in the embryonic stage. But this method leads to baldness and provokes the development of cancer.

Laser hair removal dehydrates the skin

Collagen water and do not react to laser light, so the skin loses moisture. But after the procedure, there may be slight redness, but it resolves on its own within a few hours.

Laser hair removal is quite painful

This type of hair removal, usually does not cause discomfort, since during the treatment the skin is cooled by air from the apparatus.

Photoepilation is strictly prohibited conduct during pregnancy

Pregnancy is not considered a contraindication during the procedure. Epilation can provoke premature birth and does not affect the development of pregnancy. However, hormonal changes in a woman's body may trigger hair growth.

Laser promotes the appearance of skin lesions

Neoplasms may provoke rather solarium than laser hair removal. However, in the presence of malignant tumors carry out this procedure is not recommended, because the laser can cause rapid growth of the tumor.

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