During the long spring and summer, the increase in the frequency of skin exposure has caused many people to be troubled by the hair problems on their limbs and other parts of the body. Don't worry, laser hair removal in modern medical technology is providing a scientific solution for people who pursue refreshing skin. This article will take you to a comprehensive understanding of this popular hair removal method from the aspects of principle, advantages, precautions, etc.

LASER HAIR REMOVAL

What is laser hair removal?

Laser hair removal is a non-invasive beauty technology based on the selective photothermal effect. It penetrates the skin surface with a laser beam of a specific wavelength and acts precisely on the melanin particles in the hair follicles. After being absorbed, the light energy is converted into heat energy, which causes the temperature of the hair follicles to rise sharply, thereby destroying the hair follicle stem cells and the surrounding nutrient supply, inhibiting hair regeneration, and ultimately achieving long-term hair removal effects.

CORE PRINCIPLE

Core Principle: Melanin's "Photothermal Trap"

SIGNIFICANT ADVANTAGES

Significant advantages of laser hair removal

A single treatment on a single part only takes 10-15 minutes, no recovery period is required, and you can leave as soon as you do it.

Non-invasive operation, only a slight sense of heat or rubber band snapping during treatment, most people can easily tolerate it.

No chemical stimulation or physical damage, no obvious wounds after surgery, and very few permanent pigmentation or scars.

Through 3~5 periodic treatments (the specific number varies depending on the location and hair density), 80%~90% hair reduction can be achieved, close to "permanent hair removal"

PRECAUTIONS

Precautions for the whole process

1. Preoperative preparation

Health assessment: Inform the doctor of the history of allergies, skin diseases, recent exposure to the sun or the use of photosensitive drugs, and exclude contraindications (such as scar constitution, active herpes, pregnancy, etc.).

Hair treatment: Shave the hair in the treatment area within 24 hours before treatment (do not pluck or wax) to avoid residual hair affecting laser energy absorption; clean the skin, remove oil, skin care products and cosmetics.

2. Treatment interval

The hair growth cycle in different parts is different, and the interval cycle must be strictly followed:

Face: 4~6 weeks/time (hair grows faster);

Trunk, limbs: 6~8 weeks/time (hair grows slower);

Armpits, bikini area: 4~6 weeks/time (high hair follicle density, intensive treatment is required).

3. Postoperative care

Immediate care: Apply ice for 10-15 minutes after treatment to relieve slight redness, swelling or burning sensation; avoid rubbing or scratching the treated area.

Cleaning and protection: Avoid hot water washing (water temperature ≤40℃), swimming, hot springs, and saunas within 24 hours; use mild clean water for cleaning within 3 days, and prohibit the use of irritating products such as scrubs and shower gels.

Sunscreen and moisturizing: Strictly protect against the sun within 1 week after treatment (mainly physical sunscreen, such as parasols and masks) to avoid ultraviolet stimulation of pigmentation; apply medical-grade moisturizing lotion (without alcohol or fragrance) to keep the skin moisturized.

Diet management: Avoid spicy and irritating foods, photosensitive foods (such as celery, coriander, lemon), tobacco and alcohol within 3 days after treatment to reduce the risk of skin sensitivity.

Abnormal treatment: If mild erythema, papules or itching occur, it is a normal reaction and will disappear on its own in 1~2 days; if blisters, scabs or persistent pain occur, contact the doctor immediately to avoid scratching and causing infection or scarring.

Regular follow-up: Record the hair loss after each treatment. The doctor will adjust the energy parameters and treatment frequency according to the recovery effect to ensure the best effect.

COUNTERMEASURSE

Possible side effects and responses

Minor reaction: Temporary erythema, follicular edema, local dryness, usually disappear within a few hours to 1 day, and can be relieved by cold compress and moisturizing.

Severe reactions: rare blisters, pigment abnormalities or scars are mostly caused by excessive energy, improper operation or improper postoperative care. Therefore, it is important to choose a medical institution and professional physician with formal qualifications to avoid the risk of "black medical beauty".

Laser hair removal is the preferred option for scientific hair removal and is popular for its safety and effectiveness. However, it should be noted that its effect is directly related to individual hair characteristics (such as color, thickness), treatment standardization and postoperative care. Through sufficient preoperative evaluation, periodic treatment and meticulous postoperative care, most people can significantly improve their hair problems and confidently welcome a refreshing summer.

The core founding team of Suzhou Foremed Legend Medical Technology Co., Ltd. comes from well-known universities at home and abroad such as Peking University. Foremed Legend focuses on the design, development and application of high-end medical aesthetic optoelectronic equipment based on compliance and product strength, and is committed to becoming a leading company in the field of high-end medical aesthetic optoelectronic equipment, a provider of integrated diagnosis and treatment intelligent solutions, and a pioneer of medical aesthetic data integration platform.

Through tackling a series of underlying key technologies, Foremed Legend has independently developed a number of high-end medical equipment such as picosecond laser therapy devices, long pulse laser therapy devices, intense pulsed light therapy devices, photoacoustic imaging skin detection devices and cold air therapy devices, and continues to deepen the research and development of core product technologies, using better technical solutions to benefit the vast number of beauty seekers.

Adhering to the principle of technology for good, Foremed Legend will work with industry and ecological partners to bring more safe and effective medical aesthetic optoelectronic equipment and integrated diagnosis and treatment solutions to the global medical aesthetic market.