Alias Name
Lip Laser Permanent Hair Reduction; Freeze lip hair removal

Procedure Detail
Laser hair removal uses light to target the pigment in individual hairs. The light travels down the shaft of the hair and into the hair follicle. The heat from the laser light destroys the hair follicle, and a hair can no longer grow from it.

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Pros
Accurate positioning:
Long-lasting hair removal after a course of treatment; care for the skin, compared to razors and wax, laser hair removal not only does not damage the skin, but also makes the pores less visible and smoother; the treatment process is comfortable, and there is basically no downtime, the trauma is small, the effect is good, and the maintenance time is long.

Cons
The result is less effective for those with fine hair; very strict sun protection after the treatment; pain during the process; multiple treatments required.

Unsuitable Candidate
Those with a history of keloids; those with hepatitis, syphilis, or skin infections; those with blood diseases and coagulation disorders; those who have recently taken vasodilators and anti-arthralgia drugs; those with thin skin and varicose veins.

Scar
No

Treatment Time
5-10 mins

Anesthesia Method
Not needed/ numbing agent

Treatment Course
3-6times per course with 1 month interval.

Procedures Technique
Photoelectric Therapy

Sustainability
Permanent

Recovery Period
3-6 months

Qualification
Practitioner in medical aesthetics or plastic surgeon

Pain Scale
Mild

After Procedure

1. Do not expose the skin too much under the sun before laser treatment, because it may easily burn the skin, causing the skin to become red and blistering;
2. Let the aesthetician knows whether you have a history of photosensitivity;
3. thourough cleansing before treatment;
4. For those who plucked hair with tweezer before, they need to wait for the hair roots to grow out before laser hair removal.

0 day to 1-day redness and swelling period Recovery tips:
Hair follicles on skin will be red and swell, and there could be burning sensation on the treatment area.

Aftercare methods:

1. After treatment, you can apply ice packs for 10-15 minutes.
2. Avoid getting wet, no rubbing, and no sauna on the treatment day.
3. No spicy and irritating food.
4. Pay more attention to sun protection and avoid sun exposure. The sun injury can cause pigmentation.

2 to 7 days of adaptation period Recovery Tips: 
No obvious symptoms, some dried-up hair on the epidermis, some people will have mild itching symptoms.

Care methods:

1. Use some restoring products to sooth dryness, do not scratch.
2. Eat more fruits containing vitamin C or vitamin C tablets.
3. Prohibit the use of whitening products.
4. Pay more attention to hydration and sun protection to avoid sunburn that cause pigmentation.
5. Avoid spicy and irritating food and keep a light diet.
6. It is recommended to apply aloe vera gel twice a day to the treatment site within one week after each treatment.

8 to 15 days hair follicle atrophy period Recovery Tips: 
Hair follicle atrophy, the number of hair decreases.

Care methods:

1. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the hair removal area.
2. Try to use cleansing products or skin care products that are less irritating to the skin.
3. Pay attention to moisturizing and sun protection to avoid pigmentation caused by sunburn.

16 to 42 days, the effect is visible Recovery Tips: 
The newly born hair decreases, and the hair shaft becomes thinner.

Aftercare method:

Do not treat the new hair by yourself, follow the doctor’s advice and follow the course of treatment.

Reminder

The above postoperative care is for reference only. Due to individual differences and different surgical procedures, the recovery cycle, suture removal time and aftercare methods will be different. The specific plan is to follow the doctor’s advice.