Diode laser hair removal while pregnant?
Diode laser hair removal is not recommended for pregnant women, since there are no conclusive studies on the safety of this technique for the fetus.
Is diode laser hair removal useful in hirsutism?
This hair removal technique can be an effective solution for cases of hirsutism, since it allows the removal of hair from large extensions of skin, which will not only improve the physical appearance, but also the patient’s self-esteem, positively influencing their social relationship. However, it must be borne in mind that successive maintenance sessions will surely be necessary.
How many sessions are necessary?
The number of sessions required depends on multiple factors: sex, age, the extension of the area to be treated, the skin phototype, the color, the caliber and the density of the hair, the type of laser used, the professional qualification of the personnel who handle it, stress, hormonal status (estrogen or testosterone levels), etc. Based on these factors, there are people who may need four sessions and another 15, but on average the number can be encrypted at eight. To this we must add the maintenance sessions that may be needed.
Can I epilate with diode laser while tanning?
The answer is yes, although it is always better if the procedure is carried out keeping the skin white, since this reduces the risk of possible adverse effects on the skin due to a lower concentration of melanin around the hair follicle.
Can the laser be applied to moles?
Being dark, the moles have a higher concentration of melanin than the rest of the skin, so they will heat up more and there will be a greater risk of adverse effects. The normal thing is that they are protected before the application of the laser and that in the event that a hair grows on any of them, it is removed with tweezers. Small, lighter freckles, however, can receive the energy emitted by the diode laser and sometimes even tend to disappear after treatment.
Article taken verbatim from: https://www.sanitas.es/sanitas/seguros/es/particulares/biblioteca-de-salud/diodo-preguntas-frecuentes.htm
