Laser epilation (hair removal)

Laser hair removal in the anal area

Laser epilation in intimate areas is the removal of unwanted hair from the intimate area. The laser removes the hair along with the root part, which allows you to get rid of unwanted hair permanently. In the Confido aesthetic medicine clinic, laser epilation of intimate areas is performed only by employees with higher medical education.

How does laser epilation work?

The laser epilation procedure has been used in medicine for decades, and it is completely safe and very effective, allows you to get rid of unwanted hair for a long time, is almost painless, and the patient does not experience any discomfort during the procedure. In the Confido aesthetic medicine clinic, laser epilation of intimate areas is performed only by employees with higher medical education.

Indications

Today’s women pay special attention to the appearance of the intimate area, trying to look well-groomed and neat. The interest in the procedure is very high because thanks to it you don’t have to worry about unwanted hair while wearing a swimsuit or underwear.

Contraindications

• Inflammatory changes in the intimate area (including pimples)
• Herpes on the skin of the intimate area
• Cancer tumors
• Many birthmarks in the intimate area
• Acute cold, high fever
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Diabetes
• Age under 16 years
• Painful menstruation on the day of the procedure

The final decision about the procedure is made by a doctor or nurse at the Confido aesthetic medicine clinic during a personal examination and consultation immediately before the procedure.

About the procedure

The procedure is fast, and non-invasive, that is, it takes place without damaging the skin. The procedure is practically painless. In some cases, a specialist at the Confido Aesthetic Medicine Clinic may use a special anesthetic before the procedure for a patient with very sensitive skin.

Description of the procedure

During the procedure, the patient wears protective glasses so as not to damage the eyes. The skin is cleaned and the epilation area is treated with a laser beam. After the procedure, the specialist of the Confido aesthetic medicine clinic recommends means for the care of the intimate area, gives additional recommendations, if necessary, and prescribes a repeat procedure.

The result of laser epilation

The laser works only on hairs in the active growth stage. Some of the hair will fall out immediately after the procedure, the other part will fall out in the next 2-3 weeks. The growth of hairs that are at rest during the procedure will recover over time, so it is recommended to undergo several procedures to achieve a maximum and long-lasting effect. With 6-10 laser epilation procedures, you will get rid of 90% of unwanted pubic hair.

What do you need to know before the procedure?

Before the procedure, it is recommended to consult a specialist at the Confido aesthetic medicine clinic. The specialist must examine the patient’s skin in order to choose the optimal operating mode of the laser, predict the course of the procedures and give the necessary individual recommendations. During the consultation, the healthcare professional will determine your phototype and sensitivity threshold. Avoid direct sunlight and solariums three weeks before the procedure. Do not pull out unwanted hair yourself before the procedure to avoid damaging the follicles. 24 hours before the procedure, the hair in the intimate area must be shaved (the length of the hair must not exceed 1-2 mm).

What happens after the procedure?

The patient can return to normal life immediately after the procedure. After the procedure, there may be redness on the skin, which will disappear on its own within the next 2-4 hours. After the procedure, refrain from sunbathing and going to the solarium for 14 days. Also use antiseptics recommended by a doctor or nurse at the Confido Aesthetic Medicine Clinic. For the first 2-3 days, it is recommended to use natural material underwear. Do not use alternative hair removal methods, but wait for the effect of laser epilation. The first procedure will get rid of about 20% of your pubic hair. After 6-10 procedures, up to 90% of unwanted pubic hair disappears for a long time.

Comparative analysis with other procedures

Unwanted hair in the intimate area can be removed with cheaper and simpler methods (razor, sugar depilation, creams, electric epilator, wax, plucking, etc.). However, alternative methods, unfortunately, do not provide long-term lasting effects, regularly require money and time, and are often very painful. Specialists at the Confido Aesthetic Medicine Clinic recommend removing unwanted hair using laser epilation.

Frequently asked Questions

How long does the laser epilation procedure of the intimate area take at the Confido aesthetic medicine clinic? Depending on the amount of hair to be removed (5-50 minutes).

What is the advantage of laser epilation of the intimate area at the Confido aesthetic medicine clinic? We are the official laser medicine expert center of the Baltic countries; in our clinic, procedures are performed only by certified medical professionals who use expensive and modern world-class equipment. Therefore, we can offer patients high-quality and safe results with minimal inconvenience.

Is laser epilation painful? Rather not, skin sensitivity varies among patients. In some cases, a specialist at the Confido Aesthetic Medicine Clinic may use a special anesthetic before the procedure for a patient with very sensitive skin.

Margarita Raag

Aesthetic medicine nurse, cosmetologist

Tallinn

Jekaterina Tšernitskaja

Skin and laser treatment nurse manager

Tallinn

Jana Korenevski

Aesthetic medicine nurse, cosmetologist

Tartu

Polina Sokolova

Aesthetic medicine nurse, cosmetologist

Tallinn

Elli Maria Mäesalu

Aesthetic medicine nurse

Tallinn

Maicy Otsus

Aesthetic medicine nurse, cosmetologist

Tallinn

Terje Kruus

Aesthetic medicine nurse, cosmetologist

Tallinn