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.
© Dr. S. Gilardi, online from 29.05.2003, up to date 05.09.2004 14:29:47