Laser hair removal

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Four laser hair removal techniques are now available at Institut MC for optimal results:

1) Nd:YAG

Nd:YAG laser hair removal is a technique that emits light at a specific wavelength of 1,064 nanometers

The Nd:YAG laser is used for laser hair removal. Light is absorbed by the melanin in the hair follicles, destroying them and stopping hair from growing back.

Nd:YAG is particularly effective on people with dark or tanned skin and people with light or fine hair. This is because of the wavelength, which penetrates deeper into the skin without being absorbed as much by the melanin, the pigment responsible for hair colour.

Vascular lesions: It can treat dilated blood vessels, such as varicose veins, telangiectasias (blood vessels visible on the surface of skin) and spider angiomas. The light emitted by the laser is absorbed by the hemoglobin in the blood vessels, causing them to clot and gradually disappear.

Pigmented lesions: The Nd:YAG laser is effective at treating sun spots (age spots) and freckles. The light emitted by the laser is absorbed by the melanin in the spots, causing them to break up and disappear.

Skin rejuvenation: The Nd:YAG laser can stimulate collagen production, helping to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, minimize the appearance of pores and blackheads, improve skin texture and diminish acne scars.

2) ALEXANDRITE

Alexandrite is a laser hair removal technique that emits light at a specific wavelength of 755 nanometers.

Alexandrite is considered to be one of the most effective methods of hair removal. It generally works best on people with fair to medium-dark skin and darker hair.

Pigmented lesions: The Alexandrite laser is also effective at treating sun spots (age spots) and freckles. The light emitted by the laser selectively targets the melanin in the spots, causing them to break up and gradually disappear.

3) IPL (intense pulsed light)

Intense pulsed light, also known as photoepilation, is a hair removal technique that uses an intense light source to target hair follicles and reduce hair growth. Unlike a laser, which emits a single specific wavelength, intense pulsed light emits a broader spectrum of wavelengths.

Skin rejuvenation: IPL is used to improve skin texture and reduce the signs of aging. Intense pulsed light stimulates collagen production, which can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, improve skin firmness, reduce the appearance of a double chin and diminish pigment spots.

Treatment of pigment spots: IPL is also used to treat sun spots, freckles and melasma. The intense pulsed light selectively targets patches of dark pigment, causing them to break up and gradually disappear.

Treatment of vascular lesions: IPL is used to treat dilated blood vessels, such as varicose veins and telangiectasias. The intense pulsed light is absorbed by the hemoglobin in the blood vessels, causing them to clot and gradually disappear.

Acne: IPL can be used to treat mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne. Intense pulsed light targets acne-causing bacteria and reduces skin inflammation. It also accelerates collagen production to improve the healing of pimples caused by the acne bacteria.

4) Diode

Laser diode is a coherent light source that emits a beam of light at a specific wavelength, generally in the range of 800 to 810 nanometers.

Speed: Laser diode can treat large areas of skin quickly, making it an effective hair removal option for large body parts such as the legs, back or chest.

Versatility: Laser diode is suitable for a range of skin and hair types. However, it may be less effective on light or fine hair.

Comfort: Many laser diode systems have built-in cooling devices to minimize discomfort and reduce side effects such as redness or skin irritation.

All treatments are performed by certified specialists.

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IS LASER HAIR REMOVAL PAINFUL ?

Some clients may feel tingling or heat during laser hair removal treatments.

Applying a cold compress to the treated area can help to reduce the discomfort.

HOW DOES THE SKIN REACT TO LASER HAIR REMOVAL ?

After a few minutes of treatment, the treated area will be slightly red but will return to normal in a few hours. The skin may be slightly dehydrated or swollen for the next hour. You can resume your normal activities immediately after treatment.

Your technician will recommend the use of a post-treatment gel (Hydrogel) to quickly rehydrate your skin and lessen the effects after your session. She will also recommend an exfoliating glove, which will be very important to use between laser sessions to remove the dead skin cells and treated hair that will fall out.

HOW MANY LASER HAIR REMOVAL TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED ?

Generally, 7-12 treatments are recommended.

A package includes 7 treatments.

HOW LONG DOES A SESSION LAST ?

Because the laser treats large amounts of hair at the same time, small areas of the face (chin, upper lip, cheeks, etc.) can be treated in just 1 to 10 minutes.

Longer treatments on larger areas of the body (full back, legs, both arms, etc.) can take up to an hour, depending on the size, area, and hair density.

HOW MUCH DOES LASER HAIR REMOVAL COST ?

Compared to a lifetime of waxing, shaving, or buying hair removal creams, laser hair removal is very affordable. The price is based on the size of the area to be treated. Contact us for more information.

ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS ?

All skin types can be treated with photoepilation. The Nd:Yag and Soprano ICE can safely treat tanned skin and skin phototypes 4-6 (black skin). IPL, on the other hand, is recommended for skin phototypes 1-3 (pale and untanned skin). It also has the advantage of being able to treat slightly paler hair. Photoepilation is not effective on white and blond hair because it contains no pigment. Laser hair removal is appropriate for tanned skin.

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