Alexandrite lasers are the ones used for the aim of epilation. The most important characteristics of these lasers are , they have simple application procedures. As they are fast lasers, the time of application performed on the patient is shortened. The reason that the Alexandrite laser epilation is preferred is the quick removal of the hair, since hair on the application area is burned.
This hairlessness situation seems pleasant to the patients and it is preferred by them. In Alexandrite laser, pain is seen rare. Many people prefer alexandrite laser because it has slight pain. In 15 days after the application, all of the hair falls out. For the one that does not fall out, a revision application as it is called control shoot is performed in 15-20 days. The application intervals are between 6-8 weeks. The complete removal of the hair changes according to personal characteristics. Generally, it changes between 6-9 sessions. The number of the sessions changes in case of hormonal treatments and polycystic ovary syndrome. A direct exposure to the sun light is damaging.
Nd: Yag Laser
Nd: Yag laser with 1064 nm wave length and integrated cooling give a chance of a maximum safety and permanent hair loss and vessel treatment to the patient. Its energy aims melanin in the hair follicles. For the epilation, due to the wave length , it is safer to use in bronzed skin. Nd:Yag laser is a preferred choice for vascular applications. It can be applied safely for the vessels that become visible, broken capillary vessels, spider angiomas, vascular lesions and the changes in the skin color without giving any damage.