Permanent hair removal
How does laser hair removal with a diode laser work?
The laser light penetrates up to 8mm into the skin without damaging it and is absorbed at a depth of 2-4mm by pigments of the hair root and in the so-called hair follicle. The light pulse of the laser only lasts fractions of a second - so short that all surrounding structures are spared, but so long that the hair follicles can be destroyed.
Which hairs can be removed and for whom is the treatment suitable?
Laser hair removal is suitable for both women and men for the permanent removal of unwanted body hair. Especially dark hair with a lot of pigment responds very well to the laser treatment. In principle, the method can be used on the whole body, i.e. on the lips, cheeks, chin, back, bikini line, legs, chest, stomach, etc.
How many treatments are necessary?
The hair removal laser primarily destroys hairs in the early growth phase (anagen). Since all hairs are in different growth phases, consistent hair removal therapy requires several treatments. The number of treatments also depends on the area of the body being treated. Our dermatologists will be happy to advise you specifically regarding the area you wish to treat.
How long does laser hair removal take?
With each laser pulse, an area of up to 9 millimeters in diameter, which can contain up to 25 hairs, is treated. The treatment time depends on the size of the area to be treated. The lip region, chin and armpits only take a few minutes to treat, arms and legs correspondingly longer.
Does laser hair removal hurt?
The laser light creates a tapping, occasionally tingling, and in a few places, a stinging sensation on the skin. Pain in the true sense is not reported, as the laser's application tip is constantly cooled to -2°C, making the laser treatment very well tolerated. An anesthetic cream can also be applied before the treatment upon request.
Are there any side effects?
When the laser is used correctly after a mandatory test treatment, no side effects are observed other than slight redness – a normal reaction with all laser applications. In very rare exceptional cases, slight blistering may occur, and extremely rarely, reversible hypo- and hyperpigmentation may develop. All of these changes are predominantly temporary and can be corrected with appropriate measures.
Treatment
Our efficient treatments are offered in our Institute of Dermasthetics carried out.
