There are so many myths about laser hair removal that we get completely confused about what we can and cannot believe. That’s why we turned to an expert and asked dermatovenerologist and Cosmobay laser hair removal expert Günay Novruzova to debunk basic misconceptions about the most popular hair removal procedure.
Günay Novruzova, dermatovenerologist, laser epilation specialist Cosmobay
Laser hair removal may cause cancer
This misconception arises from a misunderstanding of the word “ray”. The body receives radiation through research methods such as computed tomography or x-ray. They are truly harmful if you exceed the maximum permissible dose defined by the WHO. A laser beam is not radiation, but light waves that are well absorbed by melanin (hair pigment), whereas skin cells practically do not absorb such light.
How does laser actually work? As a result of the penetration of light and heat flow, melanin absorbs light energy, heats it and destroys the matrix cells containing it (hair growth zone) and destroys the blood and lymph vessels that feed the hair follicle. After a few weeks, the hair shaft with dead follicles falls out. Laser epilation does not affect the hormonal system, does not affect internal organs and does not disrupt biochemical processes in the skin. It is also approved by the Ministry of Health, the American FDA Association and the European CE Association.
Laser is painful
An established myth from the times when old device models were used, and the sensations were really not very pleasant. Modern lasers are equipped with a powerful skin cooling system that completely eliminates discomfort. You only feel warmth and a slight tingling sensation; This is a sign that the laser beam affects the hair follicle. Moreover, during the procedure, experts always listen to the customer’s feelings and adjust the power of the device individually.
Laser hair removal is not suitable for blondes
The laser doesn’t actually always “remove” blonde hair because it contains too little melanin, a pigment that protects us from ultraviolet radiation and colors the skin, hair, and eyes. The laser beam is “focused” on the hair pigment. As a result, the follicle becomes too hot and is subsequently destroyed. The more pigment the hair contains, the more energy it can absorb and the better it will break down later.
For this reason, laser may not always work on red and blonde hair. But modern devices such as Magic One “pick up” even very light hair. It will take some more sessions, but 60-70% of the hair will fall out. Exceptions are completely natural blonde, gray or vellus hair.
If you have moles, you cannot do the procedure.
The laser beam has nothing to do with ultraviolet and therefore has no harmful effect on the mole (nevus). It cannot initiate the process of changing a benign neoplasm. However, nevi contain a large amount of melanin, due to which they absorb light and heat up during the process. For this reason, experts usually paint over moles without allowing the laser to affect them.
The most expensive hair removal method
The cost of laser epilation procedures is more expensive than other epilation methods. But you should take into account that the latter give short-term results and you need to do them throughout your life – every month or more often. We calculated: Laser hair removal saves up to 91 hours of shaving over a lifetime or up to 50 thousand rubles per year on naps.
Source: People Talk
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