Laser - Epilation: Preparation for treatment with MedArt®435 Laser (go to   LightSheer® Laser)

The laser aims at the chromospheres of the hairs. The darker the hairs, the higher the chances to succeed well. The contrary is the case for grey, blond or white hairs, even if they undergo a blackening process. To preserve the pigment cells, the application time will be held as long as possible (between 400 and 600 milliseconds). Normally the higher the contrast between the colour of the skin and that of the hairs, the better the result will turn out, but unlike the LightSheer® Laser the MedArt®435 Laser can also be used on tanned skin.

Before the beginning of the treatment the skin that is to be treated has to be protected from sunlight. Only expose these zones of the body to sunlight after applying sun tan lotion with UV-protection. We would equally like to remind you that the lotion  is to be applied at least 30 minutes before the exposure to sunlight.

The laser can only be efficient if the root of the hair is still inside the skin. It is therefore that the hairs on the concerned body parts should not be depilated or ripped out, but only shaved within one month of beginning the therapy.  This is also valid for hair bleaching. The part of the skin that is to be treated should be shaved at least 12 to 24 before the beginning of the treatment to avoid skin irritations.  

Attention: If you’ve ever had forms of herpes in the area that is to be depilated (e.g. around the mouth) it is absolutely necessary to inform the dermatologist about that fact.

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