What is Laser Epilation?

LASER beam (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) is a beam of light that moves at a single wavelength. It has been used as a treatment method in various fields of medicine for about 50 years. It has also been used in the epilation of unwanted hair on the body in the last 20 years.

Light Amlification by Stimulated Emmition of Radiation" in short, laser beam is the emission of light in a flat beam of a single wavelength, unlike the light we know. When the laser beam falls on the tissue, three different events occur depending on the characteristics of the tissue.

How does the epilation effect of laser beam occur?

The basic principle in the method of laser removal of unwanted hair: It is the interaction of light with the melanin pigment in the hair and hair root, which gives the hair its color. Melanin absorbs the laser beam that falls on it. The absorbed beam destroys the hair follicle by converting it into heat energy. For the permanent epilation method, the laser beam must penetrate deep into the skin and reach the hair follicle and damage the root by converting into heat energy. Hair follicles vary in various parts of the body, but are 2-5 mm below the surface. In devices developed for epilation purposes, the distance that the beam -wavelength- reaches under the skin must be within these limits. In laser epilation, a laser beam is sent to a degree that is sufficient to destroy the melanin-carrying hair by using the method called selective photothermolysis, but not to damage the surrounding tissue. Therefore, for a safe and effective hair removal, skin color; Taking into account the hair color, thickness and density, it is of great importance to determine the energy value to be sent to the skin and the time it is sent.

Advanced laser hair removal technologies such as LightSheer have advanced computer systems that make it possible to make special adjustments according to the skin and hair characteristics of the person. The most effective doses specific to the person and region should be determined by specialist doctors. Because the application of the procedure with lower doses than it should be leads to prolongation of the sessions, on the contrary, high causes burns and stains on the skin.

Is skin color important in laser epilation?

Laser epilation method is a method that has a higher effectiveness in people with white skin and dark hair. Since it will be possible to use high doses without damaging the tissue in people with this feature and the hair follicles will absorb the beam more when they are dark, the treatment is completed in a shorter time in terms of the number of sessions. Since it is possible to make special adjustments to the person and the area to be applied in new generation laser devices such as LightSheer diode laser, the procedure is applied with confidence and success by reducing the doses to levels that will not harm the skin in people with brown skin color, bronze skin or even negroes. The most advanced device approved by the FDA 6 years ago in this regard is the LightSheer diode laser. Especially brunette/bronze skinned people are advised to opt for LightSheer for a safe hair removal treatment.