What are the side effects of photon hair removal

Body hair is a normal part of our bodies. But some people have too much body hair, which affects their appearance. Some women feel depressed when summer comes because it is the season to wear skirts, but the abundant body hair on their legs and armpits can make them feel embarrassed. But you don't have to worry too much, because the current hair removal technology has become increasingly mature, among which photon hair removal has a better effect, but does it have any side effects?

1. Photon hair removal uses the principle of selective photothermolysis, using a certain wavelength of laser or strong pulsed light to irradiate the skin where hair grows. After the photons enter the skin, the melanin behind the hair follicles absorbs a large number of photons, generating heat that destroys the hair follicles. The photons absorbed by the surrounding tissues are like precision-guided bombs that specifically destroy the hair follicles without damaging the skin. The hair follicles that have been precisely hit by photons will generally be expelled and fall off after 10 days. After observation, some of the hair follicles that have been hit by photons no longer grow, and the other hair becomes fine sweat hair that no longer affects the appearance.

2. The side effects of photon hair removal are very small. Generally, patients who receive professional photon hair removal treatments do not have too many side effects. Patients who are too sensitive usually have a little blisters and pigmentation after photon hair removal treatment, but they can recover smoothly under the guidance of experts. In order to effectively avoid the side effects of photon hair removal and achieve the ideal hair removal effect, in addition to choosing a regular medical institution to avoid the side effects of photon hair removal, you also need to pay special attention to the following related matters:

3. The dosage of photon hair removal treatment should be appropriate. Generally, it is tested from low energy first and then gradually increased until the patient has a mild burning sensation after the photon hair removal treatment and small edematous wheals appear around some hair follicles a few minutes after the treatment. Avoid side effects of photon hair removal such as rapid skin whitening, blistering, and epidermal peeling.

It is particularly important to continue to use cooling measures during photon hair removal treatment, and keeping the contact surface between the laser handpiece and the skin clean can prevent the side effects of photon hair removal.

Prevent wound infection and take oral antibiotics if necessary.

In addition, there may be a mild burning sensation after photon hair removal, which usually disappears within 2-3 hours. Some areas may have slight redness and swelling, which usually recovers within 2-3 days. The treated area does not need to be bandaged, just apply antibiotic ointment locally. And after photon hair removal, you should pay attention to keep clean and avoid sunlight.