Alexandrite laser
Who is it for?
For women and men who want smoother skin free of unwanted hair.
What should I do before treatment?
- Do not expose yourself to the sun for 3 weeks before and after treatment
- If it's your first session: shave the treatment area 4 days before.
- If it is the 10rd or XNUMXth session: shave the treatment area XNUMX days before
- If your skin is tanned (from the sun or a solarium), you need to wait for the tan to disappear (a minimum of 30 days).
- Avoid exposure to the sun or solarium at least 4-6 weeks before laser application.
- If you use self-tanning creams or get an airbrush tan, you must stop using them 15 days before the laser.
- It is recommended not to have lightened hair 4-5 weeks before and after the sessions.
- If it's the first session: Shave the treatment area 4 days before
- If it is the third or fourth session: Shave the treatment area 10 days before
What should I do after the treatment?
- You should use sunscreen, renewing it regularly (every 2-4 hours).
- Avoid sun or tanning bed exposure for 4-6 weeks to eliminate the possibility of hyperpigmentation (spots).
- Do not use deodorant for 24 hours afterward (when lasering your armpit).
- Do not irritate the area before treatment with peels or rough sponges – they are only used 8-10 days later, to remove any remaining surface hair.
- Do not pluck hairs with wax or tweezers.
- Immediately after treatment, the area may turn pink or red, and some discoloration may occur, which is normal. This can last from several hours to 2-3 days.
- 10-15 days after the laser session, the hair will begin to fall out.
- If you are undergoing any medical treatment, you must inform us – upon completion of the informed consent – because some medicines can make your skin photosensitive while you are taking them.
How many treatments are needed?
Varies depending on the area treated and the type of hair.
The first results in terms of speed of hair regrowth and thinning can be seen from the first sessions.
Absolute contraindications
- Tattoos – Do not treat tattooed skin, including decorative makeup, permanent makeup, and radiation therapy tattoos.
- Photosensitivity – History of photosensitivity to 755 nm or 1064 nm light.
- Pregnancy
- Convulsions – Do not treat patients with a history of light-induced seizures.
- Medicines – Patients taking daily anticoagulant therapy, iron supplements, or herbal supplements such as ginkgo, ginseng, or garlic may be more likely to bruise.
- Photosensitizing drugs – Medicines that induce photosensitivity in a wavelength range equal to or greater than 755 nm or 1064 nm. If possible, discontinue the medicine for 3-5 days before treatment.
- Herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1 and 2
- Patients with poorly controlled conditions – These patients must be carefully monitored by their doctor to obtain authorization for treatment.
- Active skin infections – Avoid treating open wounds and skin with active infection.
- Sensitivity to cold – Use caution when treating patients with Raynaud's phenomenon.
- Keloid scars – Do spot tests before treating large areas.
- Implanted medical devices – Pacemakers, defibrillators, and other implantable devices or fillers: Consult your doctor.
- Tanned skin – Do not treat recently tanned skin. Blistering and hypo/hyperpigmentation may occur.
Effetti collaterali
Generally, there are no side effects and this is a safe method.
In particular, the GentleLase Pro alexandrite laser is one of the safest because it has an excellent cooling mechanism to cool the skin during application.
Did you know that…?
Is very important avoid sun exposure because, in particular, very dark people may experience hypo- or hyper-pigmentation (marks that are darker or lighter than their normal skin color) after laser application.
For this reason, you should honestly inform your doctor at each session of any sun exposure or new medications you are taking.
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