Photo-épilation

What is photoepilation?

Permanent hair removal is based on eliminating the hair at its root, by destroying the hair follicle. At our clinic, we use flash-lamp photoepilation, an elegant and modern solution to hair problems, including bikini shaving.

The flash lamp emits a very powerful flash of light, concentrated on a small area of the skin. The dark pigment in the hair (melanin) absorbs this light energy and transforms it into heat. The heat produced will remove hair by destroying the follicles. This technique delivers deep, powerful thermo-coagulation. This coagulation of the hair root results in permanent (or very long-lasting) hair removal from the treated area. Destroyed hairs do not grow back. The surrounding skin, which is lighter, absorbs less heat and remains unharmed. Photoepilation is particularly well suited to sensitive areas, such as the bikini line.

All hairs have the same growth cycle, but they grow independently. Not all hairs grow at the same time, and in reality you only see part of your hair. The other part is in a resting phase that can last up to several months.

Photopilar treatment is therefore only effective on visible hair in the growth phase. To deplete an area's hair capital, treatment must be repeated several times over a period of about a year (or even longer), until all the hair in the area to be removed has been treated. Before each session on the bikini area, we recommend shaving the bikini area to optimize results.

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When to consider photoepilation

Since the dawn of time, women have been using every trick in the book to get rid of unsightly facial hair. For their part, men have been quick to understand the benefits of getting rid of facial hair to look younger and more seductive. Photoepilation is a technique for permanently removing hair from various areas of the body for men (back, chest, beard, etc.) and women (legs, bikini line, underarms, etc.).

This treatment is ideal for large areas, offering everyday comfort for people suffering from unsightly hair.

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‍Howdoes our cosmetic clinic do it?

Before any hair removal, the technician will see you during an initial consultation to learn about your history and eliminate any contraindications that might prevent you from having the procedure. It's also an opportunity to examine your skin and body hair, and determine your phototype (light, dark or matte skin).

Before the session, the technician examines your skin for any lesions or herpes that could delay the procedure. If the area to be depilated has not been shaved beforehand, she shaves the bikini line herself, then cleans the area to be treated.

Before starting, the technician masks moles and tattoos with white only. She configures her device according to phototype and the size of hair to be treated. She then provides you with protective eyewear and puts on her own goggles.

On a small area, the technician applies the cold transparent gel. If the skin is black or dark, she cools a small area at a time with an ice cube before applying the gel. Then she positions the optical conduit over the gel on the area to be treated and triggers the flash by pressing the push-button. She continues by moving the conduit over the area to be treated, respecting a 2 mm overlap between 2 flashes.

At the end of the session, the technician cleans the area and applies a moisturizing cream to the waxed area to soothe the skin and reduce pain.

After each photopilar treatment, hair regrowth becomes slower and slower, and the remaining hairs become finer and finer. To disappear completely, the hair must be reached at its root, i.e. at bulb level. That's why hair can only be removed if it's in its growing phase, as this is the only time when there is contact between the bulb and the hair follicle.

Since all hairs do not grow at the same time, and their life cycle differs from one area to another, several sessions are required at suitable frequencies for each area, for maximum effectiveness.

This method is part of the complete photoepilation protocol we offer in our clinic.

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‍The advantages of this hair removal method

The latest in hair treatment methods, it now offers all the quality and safety advantages needed to become a must-have. It's effective, faster and more economical.

All phototypes can be treated. This treatment does not burn any part of the skin. Our clinic also offers bikini waxing solutions tailored to your specific needs, with visible results from the very first sessions.

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Advice from our cosmetics clinic:

BEFORE: Stop waxing, tweezing and bleaching at least 1 month before the session.

The area to be depilated must be shaved by the patient 1 day before the session, otherwise it will be shaved by the technician. 

This specifically includes bikini shaving for a targeted photoepilation session on the bikini line.

No self-tanner or tanning activator for at least 1 week.

No tanning or UV treatment for at least 4 weeks.

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DURING: During photoepilation treatment, the impact of the flash of light on the skin can be unpleasant, depending on the areas treated and on the individual. They are similar to that of a light elastic band on the skin.

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AFTER: You can resume your activities as soon as the treatment is over. If your skin feels tingly after the treatment, we recommend you apply a repair cream.

Do not expose area to sunlight or UV rays for 1 week, or protect with sunscreen.

It is possible to shave between two sessions.

For bikini waxing, it's advisable to shave the bikini area only when required, to preserve its effectiveness.

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FOLLOW-UP: Immediately after treatment, the skin may be reddened, with slight irritation and a sensation of heat.

These reactions are normal and will disappear after a few hours. Hair treated during a session will fall out on its own after 1 to 3 weeks.

On pigmented areas, a slight whitening of the healthy skin and a slight browning of the spots may be observed. This browning will intensify over several hours, forming small scabs. These crusts will eventually blacken and disappear within 10 to 15 days.

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These effects can also occur after a photoepilation session on areas such as the face or bikini line.

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‍The expected results of our cosmetic clinic's services:

In the 2 weeks following a session, the natural "ejection" of hair from the treated area can be noted. Note that no hair will grow back in the depilated area between 2 and 4 weeks after the session.

After 6 photoepilation sessions, around 90% of hairs will not grow back. An annual maintenance session is then recommended to eliminate minor regrowth.

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‍The expected results of our cosmetic clinic's services:

In the 2 weeks following a session, the natural "ejection" of hair from the treated area can be noted. Note that no hair will grow back in the depilated area between 2 and 4 weeks after the session.

After 6 photoepilation sessions, around 90% of hairs will not grow back. An annual maintenance session is then recommended to eliminate minor regrowth.

Results can only be achieved if the protocol and time between sessions are respected. This is particularly true for bikini waxing, where regular treatment and the right bikini shave contribute directly to effectiveness.

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