At all times, women made every effort to eliminate unwanted hairs. Methods for their removal are very diverse and are constantly being improved.
Causes of hairs above the upper lip
The most common aesthetic procedure in women is photoepilation of the antennae. These hairs, growing above the upper lip, spoil the appearance and are very embarrassing to the ladies.
What are the reasons for their appearance? One factor is heredity. It often manifests itself in the event that a grandmother or mother grew a mustache. As for women of the Slavic type, then above their upper lip, as a rule, there is an almost imperceptible fluff consisting of thin hairs. But with Hispanic and Armenian women, the antennae are noticeable. This is due to pigmentation of the hairs.
Another reason for the aesthetic flaw is an imbalance in hormones. It arises in connection with the deterioration of environmental conditions in many regions of our planet. This factor leads to the fact that male sex hormones begin to prevail in young women, which cause increased growth of hairs over the upper lip. The same situation often occurs in women of menopause. They may notice the appearance of long hairs, which previously were not.
Photoepilation procedure
Today, unwanted hair can be removed using various methods. The most popular of these is light hair removal. In turn, it is divided into laser and photoepilation. The technology used in these processes is not complicated. It is based on the use of light waves.
How to make photoepilation? To go through it, you will need to find a clinic, which you received positive reviews from reliable sources. Only there should be photoepilation over the upper lip.
Patient reviews are not a 100% guarantee that the desired result will be obtained. Before removing unwanted hairs, it is recommended to consult with a specialist cosmetologist. He will warn you about the merits of the procedure and about the risks that photoepilation carries. Prices for the procedure vary over a wide range. The fact is that they depend on the size of the area in which the unwanted hairs are located, and on the number of flashes of a special apparatus.
During the consultation, the specialist will give specific recommendations, observing which, you can prepare for the procedure. They are important not only to remember, but also to write down. This will prevent undesirable consequences. For example, a week before the procedure, you can’t go to the sauna or bath, take hot baths, or cleanse your face by steaming. The treatment area should not be exposed to ultraviolet light in direct sunlight or in a solarium. This warning is especially true for women with dark skin, prone to fast tanning.
On the day of the procedure, the beautician will examine you again. You will be given special glasses to protect your eyes from the harmful effects of the device. The procedure itself is a series of flashes that process the skin area where there are dark hairs. The radiation will be absorbed by the pigment melanin, which is the cause of the dark color of unwanted vegetation. In this case, the bulb of the hair will heat up and die. To obtain the maximum effect, it is necessary that photoepilation over the upper lip is performed at least five to seven times. Reviews of patients claim that only such a number of sessions can stop the growth of unwanted hairs. The effect will last 6-8 years. However, not everyone can afford photoepilation. Prices for these procedures are quite high. The cost of one session is within one hundred dollars.
Photo hair removal machine
The procedure for getting rid of unwanted hair has become the most accessible due to the use of the most advanced technologies in beauty salons. So, the device for photoepilation allows you to affect the skin with high-intensity pulsed rays. This equipment is being developed using UPL technology.
Due to the multifunctionality of photoepilation devices, the work of clinics offering their services in the field of aesthetic medicine becomes the most optimized. During the procedure, the specialist can change the energy of the device, as well as the duration and frequency of the pulses supplied by it. The device adjusts the interval of light flashes and their number. Changing these parameters is necessary for a better removal of the antennae, as it allows heat to penetrate to the desired depth of the skin. This is due to the fact that the hair follicles of light thin hair lie in the upper layers of the dermis, and the hard and dark ones in the deep.
A hair removal machine can also be purchased for home use. However, not everyone can buy it because of the high cost, which is within $ 600. But at the same time, it should be borne in mind that photoepilation above the upper lip should not be performed with such a device. Reviews of experts warn of the impossibility of independent use of the device for this zone. The fact is that pulsed rays can damage the retina in case of accidental contact with the eyes.
The value of the photoepilation course
The procedure, in the course of which high-intensity pulsed rays are used, is capable of affecting only the hairs that are in the period of active growth. That is, mature and long. It is known that hair growth on the human body occurs unevenly. Some of them fall out, others at this time begin to actively develop, and still others are in the "sleep" stage. How does photoepilation work ( see the photo of the procedure below)?
One session of manipulations carried out in a beauty salon will allow you to get rid of only the visible part of the hair. Over time, a repeated repetition of the procedure will be required. This need arises in connection with the growth of those hairs that were previously in a "sleeping" state. Photoepilation is usually prescribed by the course, with breaks between sessions of two weeks.
Benefits
Why do many clients prefer that they undergo photoepilation on their upper lip? Reviews characterize these manipulations as simple and painless. Unlike shaving, the procedure does not stimulate additional growth of unwanted hairs. It provides a reduction in their number. Moreover, the visible effect occurs after the first session. In addition, the skin is not injured from photoepilation. And it is worth considering when choosing the type of procedure. It is worth remembering that over the upper lip the skin is especially sensitive and delicate, requiring careful and careful handling.
Among the advantages of photoepilation can be called its non-contact. This factor completely eliminates mechanical damage to the skin and the likelihood of infection.
But not only this attracts patients to photoepilation over the upper lip. Reviews indicate her ability to exhibit a double effect. After the procedure, which in its mechanism of action is similar to photorejuvenation, not only unnecessary hairs of any structure are eliminated, but also wrinkles in the treatment area are smoothed out.
Attractive to customers is the duration of the manipulations. So, the session to eliminate unnecessary hairs above the upper lip lasts no more than five minutes.
disadvantages
What are the negative aspects of photoepilation? Its consequences, unfortunately, are unpredictable. The fact is that the specialist is required in each case to predict the degree of impact on the patient's skin. That is why, in order to obtain a positive result, the doctor must have the appropriate skills and experience. During the procedure, it is necessary to determine the optimal power of the light beam. If its values are too large, a burn can be obtained, and at low values, hair follicles will not be destroyed. In addition, a small beam power stimulates the growth of the antennae.
Damage to the skin in the form of a burn during photoepilation can appear not only due to the lack of professionalism of the cosmetologist. Their emergence contributes to low-quality equipment. Burns are most prone to excessively dry skin.
Based on patients' feedback on photoepilation, it is recommended to try it, for example, in the armpits. If the procedure is successful, you can agree to remove the hairs above the upper lip.
Contraindications
Do not rush to remove excess hairs above the upper lip for women during pregnancy or breastfeeding. What other contraindications does photoepilation have? The procedure is strictly prohibited in the presence of the following problems:
- skin diseases;
- malignant tumors;
- diabetes mellitus;
- infectious diseases;
- epilepsy;
- ulcers, wounds, colloidal scars;
- mental disorders.
Before photoepilation is performed, contraindications to it should be studied. The presence of the diseases described above should be warned by a cosmetologist.
Skin care after the procedure
First of all, it is worth remembering that alcohol-containing substances should not be applied to the treated surface. In the interval between sessions, it is not recommended to use other methods of hair removal. It is strictly forbidden to sunbathe within a month after the procedure. It is also not permitted to use sunscreens. You should not visit saunas and baths five days after a session of removal of unwanted hairs.
Laser hair removal
This procedure is carried out by applying a special nozzle to the problem area. It is called a laser spot. At the end of the procedure, a cold compress is applied to the treated skin surface, which prevents the appearance of edema.
The principle of operation of such manipulation lies in the effect of laser energy on the hair shaft. Transforming into heat, it heats the follicle and destroys it.
Laser or photoepilation - which is the best of them? These two types of procedures have much in common. That is why it is very difficult to determine which one is more effective.
Differences
Laser and photoepilation have differences on several points:
- in terms of hardware;
- by the method of exposure;
- by the number of necessary procedures and their duration;
- at the cost of one session.
Laser or photoepilation - which is better by the method of exposure? The second type of procedure according to this criterion is the most universal. A single apparatus is used for it, capable of combining various types of light radiation. With laser hair removal, a certain type of device is selected. This is done depending on the color of the skin and hair.
The choice between laser and photoepilation is also made regarding the design of the devices used. They are arranged in different ways. So, in the equipment for photoepilation, the entire spectrum of radiation is combined in the working nozzle. This allows you to increase the area of the treated area. Manipulations with a laser apparatus are performed when exposed to a single beam. In this regard, the area covered by the zone is not very large. However, with this type of procedure, the beam affects the skin with greater power.
Number and cost of sessions
Laser hair removal is favored by its ability to process every follicle. This allows you to get the desired result in fewer procedures. But from the point of view of the duration of the sessions, the elimination of unwanted hairs with a laser is inferior to photoepilation. Spend it for fifteen minutes.
As for the cost, both methods are not cheap. However, laser hair removal costs about half as much (in the region of fifty dollars per session).
Which method to give preference to, is up to the client himself. The result for both procedures will be approximately the same.