Laser Hair Removal: What You Need to Know
Treatment Duration
15-80 min.
Suggested Sessions
7-12 sessions
Laser Alexandrite Hair Removal
Alexandrite laser hair removal is the best method for treating unwanted hair growth, both in men and women, for the body and the face.
Laser Alexandrite, makes the hair weaker, with each application, until they never grow back again and so, the result becomes permanent!
It offers radical hair removal, in the desired areas, as the melanin of the hair absorbs light, which is converted into heat, causing its decomposition and preventing its reappearance.
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Before and After photos
Throw away the razor and put an end to the annoying foliculitis, with Alexandrite laser!
Application areas
Laser Hair Removal - Woman
Legs
The whole leg, buttocks, thighs, calves, shins, buttocks and toes.
It covers the entire sensitive area, from the groin, the lips to around the anus.
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Arms & hands
The whole arm, the fingers, from the wrists to the arms.
Face
The whole face, neck, chin, "mustache" and sideburns.
Hair removal in the armpits without affecting the underlying glands.
Abdomen (belly)
Usually, the abdomen line or the entire abdomen if needed.
Laser Hair Removal - Man
Hair removal on the whole back, shoulders, neck and waist.
Chest - Abdomen
The whole chest and abdomen.
Legs
The whole leg, buttocks, thighs, calves, shins, buttocks and toes.
Waxing all over the sensitive area from the groin, around and on the penis and testicles.
Armpits-Arms
Hair removal on the armpits and all over the hand from the fingers to the arms.
Face
Hair removal for beard formation or in the middle eyebrow, nose and ears.
Duration of Session
The duration of each session depends on the area in which the hair removal will take place.
Laser hair removal on the legs, for example, can take up to 1 hour while for only the upper lip, it takes about 5 minutes.
Instructions
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- If you have performed any other method of hair removal, you should wait until the hairs are visible (at least 2-3 mm).
- For sensitive areas, a local anesthetic cream can be used for about 20 minutes. As an alternative, there is the possibility of placing ice during the application, a practice that reduces the inconvenience to a minimum.
Μετά
- Avoid hot shower, steam bath or sauna for the next 1-2 days.
- Avoid intense exercise and rubbing of the areas where the laser was applied as well as the contact with lycra type fabrics.
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Dr. Loizidis Christoforos
Dermatologist - Venereologist
210 69 29 999
Tecnology: Laser Alexandrite Candela
What is the Alexandrite Laser Machine?
The Alexandrite laser is one of the most modern machines available in the field of hair removal. It is also certified by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
With its cooling function, we manage to almost eliminate any inconvenience during application while drastically reducing its duration.
It emits monochrome light at 755nm and is considered the most effective and most suitable for medical hair removal.
Advantages
- Permanent results
- Safe method
- Almost painless
- Possibility for targeted treatment in the area, without affecting the adjacent hair growth
- Treatment of bursitis/foliculitis
- Coccygeal cyst treatment
Disadvantages
- Cannot be applied to dark - tanned skin
- Ineffective on blonde and white hair
Frequently asked questions
How many sessions should I do?
Every body is unique. The number of sessions or how often they take place depends on various factors such as the point / area of the body or face, the color of the skin and hair but also on possible hormonal disorders. On average, 7-10 main sessions are needed for women and 9-12 for men. Of course, since the face, is a hormone-dependent area, the hairs reappear faster than on the body. However, this is not a cause for concern.
Even if your hair persists, in the end we will succeed!
Is Laser hair removal a safe method?
Laser Hair Removal is harmless and completely safe. Of course it must be performed in a suitable medical facility and by trained staff. Also, the person receiving the treatment must follow the instructions given in writing at the end of the application. At this point we must clarify that there are no dangers in laser hair removal, for the internal organs of the body as it acts very superficially on the skin !
Is Laser Hair Removal A Painful Process?
Laser hair removal is an almost painless procedure.For most areas of the body, the discomfort is very small, but in areas that are sensitive to pain (such as the bikini) an anesthetic cream can be applied before application by the person receiving the treatment. In addition, there is the possibility of using ice during application, an effective practice for reducing discomfort.
Can I do laser hair removal even in summer?
Yes. Laser hair removal can also be done in the summer. However, after the treatment it is recommended to avoid long hours of sun exposure for at least a week and of course it is necessary to use sunscreen with a high protection index to avoid freckles and discoloration.
Bibliography
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- Crowell EL, Jampel H, Berkenstock M. Alexandrite laser induced uveitis & pigment dispersion: A case report and review of the literature. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2020;18:100632. Published 2020 Mar 2. doi:10.1016/j.ajoc.2020.100632