Unwanted hair treatment
Traditional treatments
Shaving and plucking: Plucking and shaving are probably the oldest and simplest ways of removing unwanted hair. However the drawbacks of these methods are equally clear; they are very short-term solutions, time-consuming, painful, can irritate the skin and only suitable for small skin surface areas. They are ultimately ineffective since the unwanted hair inevitably grows back.
Waxing: Waxing is another common and age-old hair removal method. Although it provides relatively better results than shaving and plucking and can be applied to larger skin surface areas, the thought of waxing often brings tears to the eyes of those who have had to endure the discomfort of waxing. Furthermore, waxing is messy, can cause skin irritation and ingrowing hairs, and can become very expensive with repeat treatments being an absolute must if the right aesthetic result is to be achieved and maintained.
Depilation creams: The much-advertised chemical depilation creams may be more convenient and less painful than other more typical treatment methods, but they remain ineffective in permanently removing hair. Furthermore, many people often complain of redness and skin irritation. Although the newer depilation creams contain perfumes to cover the unpleasant smell of chemical hair removers, and are more kind to the skin, they are still relatively ineffective in comparison to alternative hair removal solutions available today.
Electrolysis: During electrolysis a small electric current is passed through a needle into the hair root in order to destroy it. Although this technique is very effective in permanently removing hair, it is painful, depending on the area, and very time-consuming since each individual hair needs to be treated. Electrolysis is only really suitable for very small areas. Any larger areas, even the upper lip, typically need repeat consultations which can significantly increase the cost.
Laser treatment
Since the early 1990s, laser hair removal has become a golden standard for removing unwanted excess hair. Laser hair removal is non-invasive, safe, efficient, effective, long-lasting and probably the most cost-effective technique available today.
Fotona laser systems with a high power neodymium laser incorporate revolutionary laser pulse controlling technology to provide safe and effective unwanted hair removal treatment. This innovative system thermally affects countless follicles in one shot, through a combination of selective and homogenous photothermolysis, but leaves the surrounding tissues completely unaffected.
Using a special scanner from Fotona it is possible to treat large areas such as legs, back and chest efficiently and quickly, making the treatment ultimately one of the most cost-effective and efficient treatments for long-term hair removal.
Depending on the treatment area size, three to five sessions, six to eight weeks apart will lead to a significant aesthetic and clinical result.
The results of laser treatments largely depend on your skin and hair type, the laser source and the skills and treatment insight of the practitioner. Depending on your skin type and the type of hair to be removed, it is realistic to expect a significant reduction in unwanted hair. Any future hair growth will usually be thinner and lighter, and thus much less pronounced than before.