Laser epilation of the upper lip

Often women are faced with such a nuisance as the formation of "antennae" on the upper lip. Because of this, they begin to complex about their appearance. Today, this problem is easily solved with the help of laser hair removal, which has its own characteristics and advantages.

One of the effective ways to remove hairs on the upper lip is laser hair removal. This procedure is aimed at removing unpleasant and excess hair with the help of laser radiation. This hair removal is different from depilation in that the hair is removed completely from the root. Laser hair removal procedure is carried out with the help of the device - a laser.

Wave radiation contributes to the destruction of hair melanin, which, in turn, triggers a chain reaction. Melanin, which is at the base and root of the hair, heats up and begins to destroy the growth cells, the nutrient system of the hair. As a result, the weakened hair shaft falls out along with the root. It should be remembered that a small percentage of the roots are in sleep mode, and several procedures should be performed to completely get rid of unnecessary vegetation. The interval between epilations, on average, ranges from 20 days to 1.5 months. In many ways, the exposure time between sessions depends on the thickness of the hair and the power of the device.

The main advantages of laser hair removal of the upper lip are:

• Durability of the result;
• Painless procedure;
• Safety for skin (does not leave scars and scars);
• The elapsed time for removal is no more than 20 minutes;
• Minimal risk of allergic reactions.

Among the shortcomings worth noting:

• High price. In order to completely get rid of vegetation, a series of procedures must be performed, thereby making it an expensive operation;
• Multiple contraindications.

Laser hair removal like any cosmetic procedure has contraindications. In this case, there may be both absolute (when the procedure is strictly prohibited or it will not give a positive result), and relative contraindications (conduction after the conclusion of a specialist or elimination of factors of contraindications).

Absolute restrictions include:

1. Any stages and types of immune or oncological diseases;
2. Diabetes;
3. Intolerance to radiation or pain medication components.

Partial restrictions include:

1. Very light, red or gray hairs;
2. Acute or chronic skin diseases;
3. Tan, which is less than 1 month or very dark skin;
4. A large number of warts, moles, pigment spots in the upper lip;
5. Varicose veins;
6. The presence of viral or infectious diseases;
7. Allergies in the acute stage;
8. The presence of skin rash, inflammation or irritation of the lip;
9. Pregnancy and breastfeeding;
10. The period of the menstrual cycle, because at this time the girls feel the pain more acutely due to the lower threshold of sensitivity;
11. Diseases associated with blood clotting;
12. The presence of fresh wounds, scratches, skin cuts over the lip;
13. Age period before puberty.

Although laser hair removal is considered an off-season procedure, it has some limitations. So, in the summertime it is not recommended to remove the antennae with a laser due to active solar energy. It is not the best effect on the skin and the result of the procedure. Another reason for refusing to spend it in summer is the presence of tanned skin. After epilation, pigment spots can form on it.

Based on this, the most favorable time is the end of autumn. But even at this time it is necessary to use sunscreen before going out. Before the first procedure of laser hair removal the patient should follow some rules:

• At least 14 days to finish the course of taking antibiotics;
• Within two months, do not self-remove the hairs above the lip;
• During the month, do not sunbathe in the solarium and do not take natural sunbathing;
• In a day or two, shave the hairs, leaving 1–3 mm, as too long hair burns from laser radiation and microburns of the skin are obtained;
• For 2 days you need to start taking antiviral drugs, if there are frequent occurrence of herpes on the lips;
• Refuse cosmetics on the day of the procedure;
• During the week stop using face products that contain alcohol.

Laser hair removal is a procedure that takes several steps.

1. Consultation with a dermatologist, therapist to identify or confirm the absence of any contraindications. In addition, skin color type will be determined by specialists. This is necessary for the correct selection of the radiation parameters and the type of laser required. The patient also needs to be tested for the presence or absence of allergic reactions to drugs (cream, ointment for pain relief) and laser radiation.
2. Applying painkillers to the skin. This stage can be skipped as it depends on the preferences of the girl and her degree of sensitivity.
3. The epilation itself. At the very beginning of the procedure, the woman sits in a chair, puts on special safety glasses. The doctor also puts on the same glasses to save the vision and the cornea from laser beams. The procedure is carried out only on the clean and dry skin of the lips by slowly directing the laser to the area with the hairs. Most patient reviews agree that there is a slight tingling sensation in the upper lip area during the session. In this case, laser radiation has a painless and anti-inflammatory effect.

Currently the most efficient is a non-single laser. It is a long-wave equipment, which causes a wide range of possibilities and high efficiency. This laser can handle both fair hair and dark skin on tanned skin. In this case, the skin is absolutely not affected. This is possible due to the interaction of the radiation not so much with the hair pigment, as with the vessels that feed the hair root.

The process of hair removal does not take much time, it lasts 15-20 minutes. More time is spent on anesthetizing the skin above the upper lip - about 30–40 minutes, but this step is optional. To completely get rid of unwanted hairs above the upper lip, it will take up to 5-7 sessions with an interval of up to 1.5 months. At the end of the session, panthenol is applied to the skin. It is designed to relieve a little inflammation and irritation of the skin, which passes in 1-2 hours.

After hair removal, the skin needs special care. In order to eliminate complications, you should follow these rules:

1. During the day it is prohibited to wet or rub the area under the nose with water, decoction of herbs or tonic;
2. Within 2-3 days you should not use any cosmetic products;
3. Within two weeks after the first procedure and between subsequent procedures, reduce sunbathing;
4. It is recommended to use sunscreen and refrain from tanning;
5. Refrain from going to the pool, bath, sauna for a month;
6. Take antiviral drugs for 3 days if herpes relapse occurs.

In case of inadequate skin care after epilation or poor-quality work of a doctor, a girl can expect such consequences as

• Skin burn This may occur in the case of outdated apparatus or unprofessional doctor;
• The occurrence of herpes. Often this complication occurs in people with low immunity or chronic herpes;
• Folliculitis, tAbout there is a purulent formation in the hair root. Most of this complication occurs through the fault of the patient who did not adhere to the basic rules of skin care;
• Complications of vision, eye disease (conjunctivitis, redness, photophobia). Occurs when no protective goggles are used in the process of laser hair removal;
• Fast hair growth. May occur due to weak radiation that does not remove hair. Such a power, on the contrary, stimulates the growth of new hairs and strengthens thin hair;
• In some cases, appears pigmentation;
• Scar & Scar Formations with the wrong technology. During epilation, the skin could be damaged or an infection could be caused.

In order to eliminate the risk of complications, consultation with a therapist is necessary before epilation. You should also take a blood test and urine to exclude contraindications for the procedure of antennae removal. Laser hair removal of a mustache in girls is a necessary procedure to restore an attractive appearance. Epilation has both positive and negative points. In many respects, the individual characteristics of the organism affect the result of the procedure.

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