From Aesthetic to Cosmetic
Hair removal is become one of the major necessities among men and women. The cosmetic concern is dragging a lot new client in LASER industries. The revolution in technology, emerging concerns for aesthetics is adding more new faces to lasers each day.
(A scientific overlook of the lasers we are using today) Lasers use in hair removal
How these lasers interact with our skin and hairs?
PRE REQUISITE FOR LASER HAIR REMOVAL
- PRE PROCEDURE for hair removal includes the limit in use of waxes and plugging or threading prior to the use of the lasers because lasers point out the hair follicle which is temporary remove because of this procedure.
- Say no to SUN .Yes sun may damage your skin via radiation and there will post laser complication after the use of lasers.
Procedure of Hair Removal by laser
- TRIMMING- before procedure trimming of few centimeters is required for better focus of the laser light.
- ADJUSTMENT – laser should be adjusted according to the frequency, color and type of the skin.
- Protection – eye protection is must for the clinicians and the patient and application of some skin cooler must be recommended prior to the application of the lasers to prevent thermal injuries.
- Pulses – clinician should be providing laser impulses of certain frequency to the targeted area and watch the reactions for several minutes to check for any allergies.
- Next appointment – after the therapy patient should immediately apply ices or other skin coolers to the area of operations, ointments like anti inflammatory creams should be use. Next appointment is planned and schedule until there is permanent loss of the hairs.
LASER HAZARDS AND PROTECTION
PROTECTION FOR EYES :
1) EYE WEAR is the most important parameter for protection in use of lasers.
PREVENTION:
- PLACEMENT OF LASER – LASERS SHOULD BE IN STAND BY MODE AFTER OR BEFORE USE .
- HAIR SHOULD BE MOISTEN BEFORE USE OF LASERS.
- A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND WATER SHOULD BE READILY AVAILABLE NEAR THE FIELD AREA.
