{"id":2902,"date":"2024-11-08T14:02:41","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T11:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dermalina.be\/?page_id=2902"},"modified":"2026-07-01T15:22:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T12:22:33","slug":"laser-and-ipl","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dermalina.be\/en\/laser-and-ipl\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser and IPL"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Photoepilation: What is it and how does it work?<\/h2>\n<p>Photoepilation is performed using high-powered light sources. This method is based on the absorption of light energy by the pigment melanin, which is present in both the hair shaft and hair follicle. The heat generated by the absorbed light destroys the follicle.<\/p>\n<p>Photoepilation is one of the most effective and safest methods for removing excess or unwanted hair.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-442\" src=\"http:\/\/dermalina.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ipl1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"860\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dermalina.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ipl1.jpg 860w, https:\/\/dermalina.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ipl1-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dermalina.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/ipl1-768x357.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><br \/>Photoepilation is considered a versatile method due to its ability to effectively remove hair of different colors on people with various skin types and ages. Unlike laser hair removal, photoepilation works on a broader spectrum of hair colors. Hair of various colors and structures can be removed on all skin types and any area of the body.<br \/>Exception: very light and gray hair.<br \/>To achieve long-lasting results, an average of 3 to 10 sessions is required, with intervals of several weeks to one and a half months. After the first few sessions, the hair structure is affected: the hairs become thinner, less visible, and grow back more slowly.<\/p>\n<h2>Photoepilation offers:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete safety \u2013 uses light similar to sunlight, without harmful UV radiation.<\/li>\n<li>High efficiency and speed \u2013 one light pulse treats an area of 5 cm\u00b2. Session duration: 5 to 30 minutes depending on the treated area.<\/li>\n<li>Almost painless \u2013 most clients feel only slight warmth or tingling.<\/li>\n<li>No risk of infection \u2013 the skin remains intact.<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for all skin types and hair types.<\/li>\n<li>Permanent result \u2013 hair follicles are irreversibly destroyed.<\/li>\n<li>Contraindications for photoepilation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Absolute contraindications:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Acute and chronic skin conditions<\/li>\n<li>Uncompensated diabetes mellitus<\/li>\n<li>Varicose veins in the treatment area<\/li>\n<li>Severe forms of hypertension or heart disease<\/li>\n<li>Active herpes infections<\/li>\n<li>Other infectious diseases<\/li>\n<li>Keloid scars<\/li>\n<li>Malignant skin tumors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Relative contraindications:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Mental disorders<\/li>\n<li>Preparation for the procedure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preparation is simple but essential for a good result.<br \/>Shaving the treatment areas is important, as it directly affects the number of sessions needed and the effectiveness of the treatment.<\/p>\n<h2>Areas to shave before the procedure:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Bikini area (intimate zones): 1\u20132 days before<\/li>\n<li>Armpits: 1\u20132 days before<\/li>\n<li>Lower legs: 3 days before<\/li>\n<li>Thighs: 3 days before, if previously shaved<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Do not shave:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>White line of the abdomen<\/li>\n<li>Abdomen<\/li>\n<li>Areola<\/li>\n<li>Chest<\/li>\n<li>Arms<\/li>\n<li>Back<\/li>\n<li>Buttocks<\/li>\n<li>Face (chin): leave 1 mm of visible hair<\/li>\n<li>Forehead<\/li>\n<li>Neck<\/li>\n<li>Upper lip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These areas are shaved immediately before the session by the beautician only.<\/p>\n<h2>After the procedure<\/h2>\n<p>Avoid sun exposure in the first days following the treatment.<br \/>Hairs will gradually fall out within a few weeks.<br \/>The frequency of sessions depends on the area, as hair growth cycles vary across the body.<br \/>An average of 3 to 6 sessions is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dermalina.be\/en\/contact-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5837\">price on request<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photoepilation: What is it and how does it work? Photoepilation is performed using high-powered light sources. This method is based on the absorption of light energy by the pigment melanin, which is present in both the hair shaft and hair follicle. The heat generated by the absorbed light destroys the follicle. 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