For LHR, timing between each session is essential, not only to obtain the most ultimate long-term result in hair removal/reduction, but also to minimise hypertrichosis risks. Your 1st & 2nd sessions should be between 6 to 8 weeks apart. Then subsequent 3rd to 6th session should be between 6 weeks to 6 months apart.
Since laser/IPL works effectively for hair only in anagen. When to resume next LHR session? Not too soon while more density of hair is still required & not too late when hair grow out too long - hair may no longer be in anagen phase of hair growth cycle. These can ruin your ultimate result to have the uttermost reduction. Resume next session as soon as majority of your hair start emerging out from skin. Good time to have treatment is when majority of hair is in anagen, only then u will get the greatest ultimate reduction result.
The most effective result is when hairs are in the anagen phase. Why? Any dark-colour objects (in this case, dark skin & hair shafts of all growth cycle including anagen) absorb light from laser and turn the light into heat and give off such heat to surroundings that have no dark pigments, such as colourless follicles containing hair stem cells. Any colourless, red, blond, grey & white objects don't absorb light produced by the current LHR devices. Only hairs in anagen phase are still in contact with the parts of colourless hair follicles containing colourless stem cells. Even thoughhairs in other growth phasesabsorb light from laser and give off heat to surrounding but they have lost contact with stem cells. If the stem cells aren't destructed, hairs will eventually grow back.
The subsequent LHR session, laser (including diode & IPL) becomes less effective, thus the less the result.
Please wait around 6-8 weeks (not earlier and not later) after waxing, plucking, threading, using epilation cream or other methods that affect or disturb hair underneath the skin, before starting/resuming your LHR session.
To ensure, ultimate uttermost reduction result from light therapy for hair removal, it is recommended to WAX around 6-8 weeks prior to light therapy, expecting ALL hair that emerging out of your skin post waxing are in anagen.
When should you cease having LHR?
You must experience ALL of the following events every single time you are having LHR done: 1. Your hair follicles become inflamed (red angry bumps) 10-15 mins after they are hit by laser beams. 2. Your hair fall out/shed within 1-2 weeks after the treatment.
If you do NOT experience these 2 events, stop wasting your money and cease laser, diode or IPL hair removal.
Electrolysis becomes your only choice that can permanently destroy every hair.
You should be more concern about under-treatment and over-treatment of electrolysis hair removal and laser hair removal because it can be unnoticeable for some time.
-- Multiple timeS of electrolysis under-treatmentS can also cause permanent scars because your therapist doesn't have the right skills and/or cannot see your hair because no proper visual aids and/or lighting, thus cannot remove your hair permanently within one or few attempts and have to treat the same follicles over and over. These scars take time to develop. It's scary and mostly concerned because it isn't obvious. How do you know that you are not under-treated? You shouldn't feel being plucked and you should see result. Permanent hair removal means you don't require multiple treatments that keep continuing forever. The treatment eventually ceases 1 1/2 - 2 years, on average, after your first initial treatment, but a client must spend regular commitments.
In the beginning, sessions are longer in duration and more frequent. Over time, treatments will shrink in duration and be spaced further and further apart until all hair is gone forever.
-- One time of LHR over-treatment can cause painful blisters and burns that result in TEMPORARILY hypo-pigmentation for upto around 5 yrs
-- Under treatments of LHR also ruin the ultimate long-term/permanent results to have the utmost reduction in hair removal. LHR is most effective when hair is still dark, dense, coarse and in anagen.
What is scarring?
Scars develop when both outermost layers (aka epidermis) +deeper layers are damaged.
No visible scars when only one of the two affected - that is epidermis is kept intact during the treatment.
See scholar articles under wound healing topic.
Other links:
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services are for customers who are seriously looking to get permanent
results in hair removal, whether it is totally hair removal or just a
significant hair reduction. I provide result guarantee in permanent hair
removal/reduction. Thus, ALL customers need to understand the following
information:Customers Beware (explaining what normally expected post treatments, both electrolysis and laser/IPL)
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Topic: Treating Unwanted Hair From Root Causes (for Female)
Many women have invisible fine hair above their lips and on their chins, chests, abdomens, backs, &/or thighs. The growth of coarse dark hair in these areas (more typical of male-pattern hair growth) is called hirsutism. It is the excessive hair growth in androgen-dependent areas in females.
Whereas hypertrichosis is termed for any excessive hair growth in any body areas that are not only limited to androgen-dependent.
Excessive hair growth can be other underlying health problem!
The number of hair follicles each woman has is genetically programmed before birth. Hair follicles exist on every part of the body except lips, palms and soles of the feet. Most of our body hair is fine and uncoloured. Hair growth is controlled by our sex hormones, with androgens, for example testosterone, mainly being responsible for stimulating hair growth and increasing the darkness of body and facial hair. Hair follicles in certain parts of the body are more sensitive to the effects of androgens. We call these areas “androgen-sensitive” areas of the body. These areas include the upper lip, chin, lower abdomen and pubic region, upper arms and inner thighs. Androgen levels speed the growth of hair as well as increase the thickness and darkness of hairs.
For some women this is simply genetic and their blood hormone levels are completely normal. Other women may have elevated androgens such as testosterone circulating in their blood causing their increased hair growth.
Women experiencing excess body hair that is more than a minor cosmetic nuisance should seek medical advice to exclude an underlying problem. This is more likely if a woman is also experiencing acne and/or irregular periods. A sudden increase in hair growth may be a cause for concern and indicates the need for medical assessment.
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Excess hair is one of the consequences, not the cause. To cure the root
cause is the ultimate option, but many times solutions aren't yet
readily available or undiagnosis or misdiagnosis can lead to inaccurate treatments of the underlying disease. Many approaches including some medications are just symptom managements.
Causes: -- In most cases, the exact cause is idiopathic or never known. It can be congenital or acquired. -- imbalance level of androgens - The condition often runs in families (genetically related) or you may have a tumour that control/affect these hormones.
-- the degree of sensitivity (metabolism) of your hair follicle to serum androgen. -- ovarian cysts, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) => Read this interesting storyMust watch this!
-- problems with menstrual periods -- hyperthecosis - A condition in which the ovaries produce too much androgens
-- tumor or cancer of the adrenal glands, ovary or endometrium
-- stress
-- over production of adrenal cortex hormone -- lung cancer
-- pituitary disease
-- impaired thyroid -- Cushing syndrome: excess cortisol levels can stimulate androgen receptors leading to hirsutism -- congenital adrenal hyperplasia => This is an inherited condition in which the adrenal glands producing higher levels of male hormones (anderogen) causing excessive hair. It's
usually diagnosed in childhood but may become apparent later in life, causing excessive body hair growth. It
is diagnosed with specific blood tests.
-- metabolic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, hyperinsulinemia
minoxidil, fluoxetine (antidepressant), sodium valproate (used for epilepsy) and etc.
-- Other iatrogenic causes
-- The sudden occurance of long, fine lanugo hair which is called "acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa" or "hypertrichosis lanuginosa acquisita" can be one of the signs and symptoms associated with cancer of lung or colon, or other diseases
-- screen for tumor or abnormality of certain organs, such as reproductive organs, endometrium, pituitary gland, adrenal glands
-- etc.
Regular/normal/annual check-ups of biomarkers with your regular GP are only the tip of iceburg (Watch this!), they omit lots of many other important indicators to help find underline health issue. For better health check-up & tests which are in more details, some times even before it turns into decease, much better check-up orders prescribed by your regular GP => it is highly recommended to consult medical doctors (MD) or specialists who r specialised in anti-aging, preventative & integrative medicine. For an example:
These doctors of medicines are new world medicines, newer & better than our current modern medicine, nothing like your GP & specialists.
We can only treat you cosmetically, but the root cause is still there, thus these MDs and GP may be able to help find out & treat the root causes of your underlying health issues.
Modern medicine yet often treat acute symptoms and many infectious diseases successfully, but
it doesn't address the root causes, and instead it is focusing in treating/managing chronic symptoms & disease managements, but it fail to cure them (chronic symptoms/diseases).
Moreover, modern/conventional medicine has become segregated and disintegrative, but I strongly believe medicine should apply integrative, holistic approach to treat the person as a whole, not segregated into separate body systems (such as, endocrinology, Obs/Gyn, neurology, dermatology & etc.) Anti-aging medicine started in the mid 1990s. This branch of medicine aims to close these gaps by helping us address root causes of various chronic symptoms before they develop into or become diseases and applying evidence-based practice (EBP) using the combinations of lifestyle, exercises, mental health, environment, nutrition, supplements and medicines to help prevent chronic diseases developed from just mild chronic symptoms, in order to treat root causes and/or to manage diseases in integrative & holistic manners by interconnecting different body systems as a whole.
In anti-aging medicine, health care should be holistic, integrative & tailor-made (to suit each individual) addressing the root causes of all deterioration and symptoms such to prevent these from developing into diseases, which is different from modern medicine approaches.
Anti-aging medicine is not about making your skin or face look younger, but it is a new/future paradigm of integrative & holistic health care to slow down deterioration & aging process of our body, from cellular level up to promote good health & to maintain good quality of your life for as long as possible.
Anti-aging medicine can also cure, for examples, fatigue, weakness, allergy, inflammation, irritation, insomnia, indigestion, hormonal imbalance, weight management, wrinkles, aging, depression, impaired immune, impaired skin, impaired digestive system, other chronic symptoms/diseases and etc.
-- Other non-permanent solutions, such as laser, diode, IPL, waxing, shaving and etc.
Please note even if electrology and some laser hair removal can permanently remove hair cosmetically, but they don't remove the root cause.
Some Medical Treatments:
-- Eflornithine cream (Vaniqa®) is a cream containing 13.9% eflornithine hydrochloride which temporarily slows hair growth. It is available in Australia by prescription for delaying re-growth of unwanted facial hair in women following depilation such as waxing or plucking. It is applied twice daily to facial areas such as the upper lip or chin.
Studies following women for up to six months indicate that Vaniqa cream significantly reduces hirsutism in women with unwanted facial hair. Vaniqa works in two out of three women after about six to eight weeks of treatment. It works in women with light or dark hair and with light or dark skin colouring.
Because it is effective within a few weeks it works well with other treatments. Combining Vaniqa and laser therapy to treat hirsutism makes the laser more effective. Hair growth returns to its normal rate about 8 weeks after stopping the treatment. Side effects are few but may include acne, local skin irritation and rash. It must not be used in if you have severe kidney disease and is not recommended during pregnancy and breast feeding
-- Prescribed oral medications Cosmetic management, such as electrolysis and LHR, is sufficient for most women but medical treatment
is an option when hair growth is severe. For most women drug treatment
is only a temporary measure.
Pharmacological (drug) treatment is recommended when hirsutism is severe or when cosmetic measures have failed. Around twelve months of any treatments (LHR or electrolysis) are necessary to decide if it is effective.
The drugs are only effective when they are used and the benefits fade when they are discontinued. They can be divided into two main categories–drugs that reduce production of the androgen hormone and medications that block androgen action (or anti-androgens). As these medications decrease the effect of androgen (testosterone) action, reduced libido is a common unwanted side effect.
Oral Contraceptive Pill (OCP) The OCP is ideal for women requiring regulation of their periods or contraception. The OCP stops eggs being released by the ovaries. This reduces the production of the androgen hormone and can reduce hair growth. There are oral contraceptive pills that contain a hormone with specific anti-androgen activity, and these have been shown to reduce hair growth over six months.
Cyproterone acetate Cyproterone acetate can be taken in a low dose as part of an OCP or alone in postmenopausal women. In women with acne and minimal hirsutism, the low dose in the OCP (2mg/day) may be adequate, but women with moderate to severe hirsutism usually require higher doses to achieve a satisfactory response. The most common side effects include lowered libido, diarrhoea, nausea, weight gain, breast tenderness, and headache.
Spironolactone Spironolactone is often used first in treating hirsutism, being as effective as cyproterone acetate. The recommended starting dose is 100mg twice a day and should be continued for at least six to twelve months to achieve the best outcome. In women with regular periods spironolactone may cause irregular bleeding, whereas in women with irregular periods, menstrual regularity may occur. If necessary, menstrual cycles can be regulated by also using an oral contraceptive pill.
Flutamide Flutamide has been shown to be as effective as cypterone acetate and spironolactone, reducing hair growth by seventy percent after a year of treatment. In high doses liver damage is a rare side effect. This has not been seen in the much lower doses commonly used for treating women with hirsutism. Flutamide is not currently available for the treatment of hirsutism in Australia.
Finasteride Finasteride blocks the conversion of testosterone to a more potent form. In one study hair growth was reduced by almost half after 6 months of treatment, and when combined with an OCP the effects were greater. It is not clear if finasteride is as effective as spironolactone, cyproterone acetate or flutamide. Side effects with finasteride have not been commonly reported but may include headache, depression, breast tenderness and decreased libido. Women who may become pregnant should not use finasteride as it can cause genital abnormalities in the male fetus. Finasteride is also used to treat hair loss so it might stimulate hair grow, instead of reducing it. Interesting article: https://www.verywellhealth.com/taking-finasteride-for-pcos-2616525
Avoid protein or other processed food from soy beans because it contains certain type of estrogens that can worsen some types of cancers, such as breast cancers, ovarian cancers and etc.
1. Electrolysis and laser hair removal (LHR) aren't for everyone. For non-exhaustive lists, please click here for electrolysis and click here for LHR. 2. Customers must understand that, in order to achieve results of
permanent hair removal/reduction, your follicles must be inflamed 10-15 minutes after
electrolysis or laser hair removal treatments. Once follicles & skin
received trauma, they will heal by firstly inflame (red & swollen); some scabs may form; post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)may also form. These are not permanent and are parts of normal skin healing process, unlike permanent scars.
For LHR, no follicular inflammation, no results!
Mild hair follicle inflammation, less results!
Video search via Google or TikTok using the following keyword: "perifollicular edema hair removal"
Please note that, PIH can last from a few months
upto around 2 years while gradually fading away. If you don't want to
wait that long, there are quicker solutions for this PIH. But your hair is gone forever!
If scabs appear, do not scratch them away. This can cause scarring. Allow them to fall off naturally. Avoid any heat and frictions over the treated areas. For examples, avoid wearing chafing fabrics. Tight & chafing clothing may scratch scabs, create frictions & heat over the skin that still inflames causing prolonged healing process. Wear loose breathable natural fabrics such as cotton or linen. Avoid using hot water, but using cold or slightly lukewarm water to shower treated area for at least 48-72 hrs post treatment.
Provided you are good candidate for LHR and strictly follow our instructions, you will receive more than 80-95% permanent hair reduction within 4 - 6 treatments, within initial 2 years.
3.1 For electrology, some customers are so naive that they don't even realise that they are being over-treated by their therapists. As a client, you should be able to distinguish "normal healing vs under-treatment vs over-treatment".
-- One time of electrolysis over-treatment can cause scarring (= permanent marks). How do you know that your are overtreated? See case photos & vdos under the following subtopics:
Signs of overtreatements from electrolysis: your treated skin area either:
i) is being blanched, become hypo-pigmentation and/or
The proper electrology is aimed to completely destroy hair follicles, but not the outermost skin. When the top layers of skin turns blanched during the procedure, this indicates that it gets cooked, just like when egg white starts to change from fresh clear liquid to cooked cloudy solidified. Therapists must avoid this at all costs by adjusting either energy setting, probe size, &/or depth & angle of probe insertion. Please do not get confused with this overtreatment event and production of sodium hydroxide (lye) during when galvanic or blend methods are used.
ii) oozes clear yellowish liquid, then open pinpoint wounds develop
-- Multiple timeS of electrolysis under-treatmentS can also cause permanent scars because your therapist doesn't have the right skills and/or cannot see your hair because of no proper visual aids and/or insufficient lighting, thus cannot remove your hair permanently within one attempt and have to treat the same follicles over and over. These scars take time to develop. It's scary and mostly concerned because it isn't obvious. How do you know that you are not under-treated? You shouldn't feel being plucked and you should see result. For more info read "Expectation:".
If your healing follows normal healing pattern, you won’t scars.
But if you were over-treated/under-treated, you can end up scarring permanently. Scar won’t form or appear suddenly from thin air out of nothing, but there are continuous cascade events that eventually lead to it, when you won’t heal properly after the electrology procedure. If you healing follows normal healing patterns, you won't scars.
3.2 For any light/optical therapies, including laser, IPL and diode hair removal,
over-treated signs of blistering and/or burning will not appear straight
after you are hit by the light beam, but few minutes or even few hours
after that. This is the reason why patch tests must be performed for
different areas at least few days prior to the treatment.
So how do you know that you are over-treated? When light beam hitting your skin, you will feel
like a hot rubber-band snap and/or needling hotness of your hair follicles, without any lingering pain/soreness &/or heat. Your
skin should cool down almost immediately. If it feels extremely hot, sore and
is not cooling down, you MUST alert your therapist immediately. The heat
& pain should go away almost immediately as soon as the pulse
stopped & moved away from that treated spot. Any lingering pain or burning sensation can result in blisters and/or burn.
Compared to the situation when you have extended sun exposure, such as
when you go to the beach, you will only feel lingering heat but you
won't see any skin reactions yet. Then within a day or two after that
skin reaction either tanning, blistering, peeling or sun burn will start
to appear. This is similar to burn caused by light therapies, such as
Laser, diode, IPL or LED.
4.Hair should gradually fall out within a week or two after treatment. Although this may appear to be hair growth at first, it is not. This process is called purging or shedding and will take time (upto 1-2 weeks after the treatment). If this does NOT happen, the LHR treatment wasn't effective and don't waste your money and time to resume the next LHR session/treatment.
5. For
LHR, timing between each session is essential, not only to obtain the most ultimate
long-term result in hair removal/reduction, but also to minimise hypertrichosis risks. Your 1st & 2nd sessions
should be between 6 to 8 weeks apart. Then subsequent 3rd to 6th session
should be between 6 weeks to 6 months apart. Since laser/diode/IPL works
effectively for hair only in anagen. When to resume next LHR session?
Not too soon while more density of hair is still required & not too
late when hair grow out too long - hair may no longer be in anagen phase of hair growth cycle. These can ruin your ultimate result to have the uttermost reduction. Resume next session as soon as
majority of your hair start emerging out from skin. Good time to have treatment is when majority of hair is in anagen, only then u will get the greatest ultimate reduction result.
6. For
some clients with undiagnosed insulin resistance (***must watch this***; Probiotic, particularly Akkermansia muciniphila, has been clinically-proven to enhance gut barrier function, support a healthy metabolism, and, most notably, mitigate insulin resistance; inositol) and/or history of allergy, hey fever, eczema, allergic hives, urticaria, over reactive histamine, itch or clients who smoke, they may experience intensified and prolonged inflammation of hair follicles post treatment, thus delayed healing. This is NOT over treatment, but the way how their bodies react to inflammation of destroyed hair follicles, but not skin. Taking oral anti-histamine, such as hayfever tablets, 1 hour before & 48-72 hrs after treatment procedure is optionally recommended to prevent scratching. Optionally, topical creams, such as zinc oxide, steroids or anti-histamine, can also be applied to the itchy areas.
If itchy, please DO NOT scratch cause it can lead to delayed healing even further, and lead to intensified + prolonged PIH.
(For laser hair removal, therapist should NOT reduce settings because aim is to destroy hair follicles, thus damaged/inflamed follicles are our aims!)
