ELOS-epilation is what? Description of the procedure, contraindications and reviews

10 sessions with a break from 6 to 8 weeks, a little patience - and you will forever get rid of unwanted hair. This advertising slogan is ideal for a procedure called ELOS-epilation. What is this trend, about which they write so much? Let's understand.

Truth or Fiction

Unfortunately, the number of enthusiastic reviews does not greatly exceed the number of negative ones. And in vain, because ELOS-hair removal, perhaps - one of the few real ways to say goodbye to unnecessary vegetation. However, the presence of negative comments makes the effectiveness of the procedure questionable. Having analyzed the frequent problems, the specialists decided to warn patients against troubles.

Myth 1. ELOS-epilation can be done much cheaper.

Recently, a lot of advertising offers appeared, calling us to the procedure with 10%, or even 50% discount. But before you do this, you need to know what the price is from. First, from the cost of the apparatus, and secondly, from the remuneration of a specialist and current expenses. The secret of budget is hidden in the nozzle. Its service life is limited by the number of flashes. The manufacturer of the apparatus for ELOS epilation gives an accurate instruction that at the end of the resource the nozzle needs to be changed. The temptation to extend her work is great. The nozzle that has developed its resource is no different from the new one, the only difference is that it can not provide epilation. That is, the flash is like a blank shot - maximum noise, minimum result.

Myth 2. Painless procedure.

Unfortunately, it is not. Overpriced expectations are many disappointments. In comparison with electro-, laser or photoepilation, it is less painful. Prior to the procedure, the patient's skin must be treated with an anesthetic agent . The most painful is considered to be the ELOS-epilation of a deep bikini and the area above the upper lip, hands, hips and shins are quite tolerant.

Myth 3. Inefficiency, as the hair still grows.

The first reason for this situation may be the use of an old nozzle, which was mentioned earlier. The second one is poorly or incorrectly chosen parameters. In essence, only those hairs grow that during the procedure were in a "sleeping state". Also, the cause may be changes in the hormonal background.

ELOS-epilation: what is it?

This is the name of a procedure based on a one-time exposure to radio frequency and light energy. For today it is the most advanced, safe and effective technique for removing excess vegetation.

In the struggle for a perfectly smooth body, several types of energy come in at once: electrical, optical and laser. In sum, their impact significantly exceeds the result individually:

• Laser energy - like a sight, she finds the follicle by distributing heat through the hair and destroys it;
• Electric accurate blow destroys it.

As a result, the following principle of action is obtained: the high-frequency energy of the current and the light pulse is directed to the area treated by the anesthetic, destroying the follicle and stopping the subsequent growth of the hair.

Proceeding from the aforesaid, the name of ELOS can be deciphered as follows:

Э - electroepilation;

A - laser hair removal;

O - photoepilation, or optical energy;

C - synergy (in translation from Greek "together").

How is ELOS epilation performed?

The first step is to record a consultation with a dermatocosmetologist. Simple preparation for the procedure begins after complete conviction in the absence of contraindications:

• Refrain from visiting the solarium and sunbathing for 1-2 weeks;
• A few days before the session, shave the planned areas of the body for epilation.

In principle, adherence to these recommendations is not necessary, but if observed, the effectiveness of the procedure will be much higher.

The duration of the session is 30 minutes on average, but the time is individual, because everything depends on the selected site. The patient is placed on a special chair and necessarily wears dark glasses to protect the eyes. Before starting, the skin is lubricated with a cream with a transparent texture, then with a special apparatus it is exposed to strong, but short light flashes.

As it was said above, the procedure is not completely painless, but, judging by the comments, it is tolerable. Patients compare sensations with tingling or "hot tweaks" - it all depends on the pain threshold and individual skin characteristics. In the end, a softening cream or a special aerosol is applied to the treated area.

A specific number of sessions is prescribed by a dermatocosmetologist. As a rule, the figure does not exceed 10 visits.

Tips for skin care after the procedure

The first few days require special and more thorough care. In some cases, you will have to treat the skin with "Panthenol" or other similar wound-healing agent. To avoid negative consequences, it is advisable to refrain from any kind of massage, grind, bath, sauna and other procedures associated with hot water.

Within 7 days after ELOS-epilation, it is not necessary to use tonics and lotions based on alcohol, as well as various scrubs and peelings. To avoid hyperpigmentation, experts recommend to give up for 2 weeks from sunburn, and before going out on the street (in the hot season) apply a sunscreen on the treated area.

Men's ELOS-hair removal: what is it? A new trend or a sign of sexuality?

Do this procedure or not, everyone decides on their own. If for some people the presence of vegetation on the body is a sign of courage and brutality, for others - the lack of the opportunity to fully demonstrate their pumped body and show the game of muscles. The latter, in general, and are addressed in the ELOS-epilation.

However, strong sex attracts not only aesthetics. According to them, the irritation after shaving is a familiar situation for them. And to avoid this, one must resort to modern methods.

Be that as it may, over the past few years, the requirements for the appearance of men have changed significantly. Now a strong sex is not a creation a little more beautiful than a monkey. They watch themselves, their skin is clean-shaven and well-groomed, and this appearance attracts more than causes a feeling of dislike.

ELOS-epilation: contraindications to the procedure

If the doctor complies with the optimal skin overheating parameter, the irritation will be minimized. However, there are a number of contraindications to the procedure:

• pregnancy;
• cancer;
• Severe form of internal diseases, as well as diabetes;
• Weakened immune system;
• Keloid scars;
• Use of drugs that reduce blood clotting;
• Individual intolerance or allergy to light rays or sun;
• Skin inflammation;
• Presence of an intrauterine device, metal pins in the teeth, stimulators for the functioning of the heart.

Some salons in order to avoid the negative consequences of ELOS epilation before removing hair in the zone of the armpits, mammary glands and deep bikini require an ultrasound examination or a permit from the endocrinologist and mammologist.

How much does the ELOS epilation cost?

The price of the procedure varies depending on the number of sessions, the treated area, the status of the clinic or the salon. In general, this method is the most expensive method of hair removal, since it is still new and it is necessary to "beat off" the cost of cheap equipment.

Average prices in Moscow:

• Upper lip - up to 3 500 rubles;
• A deep and ordinary bikini - from 5 000 to 8 000 rubles;
• Feet completely - from 12 000 to 16 000 rubles;
• Shanks - up to 9 000 rubles.

How many procedures will it take?

An instant result will not give any modern method of hair removal, including the ELOS-epilation. What does it mean? Hairs on the body are in different stages of growth:

• Active;
• Transitive;
• Passive.

At the first sessions of epilation, follicles of active hair are destroyed. On subsequent procedures, those that were in the passive or transition stages.

In the reviews speak of a different number of procedures. On average, it is from 6 to 8 at intervals of 4-7 weeks. However, some needed only 4 sessions.

In different parts of the body, the ratio of passive and active hair is not the same. For example, if the face on the face of active growth is 65%, then on the legs only 20%.

Is there any danger?

In laser installations, the diameter of the light spot is too small, therefore, to get them into the hair, the doctor requires increased attention. A similar situation arises with electroepilation, as the master for the effect needs to get exactly into the follicle. ELOS is devoid of all these drawbacks: the tips of the apparatus are quite large. It is enough to attach a nozzle to the skin, and to look at the presence of hairs there is no sense.

This technology not only protects the skin by cooling, but also controls the intensity of the current, based on the client's pain threshold.

Frequently asked Questions

Are there any side effects?

Unfortunately yes. After the procedure, swelling or redness may occur. However, everything passes for 3 hours, a maximum of two days.

Are there any traces?

It all depends on the individual characteristics of the skin. In rare cases, blisters appear, scars.

At what age can you do ELOS-hair removal?

From the age of 14. In this case, you must have written consent of the parents to conduct the procedure.

Reviews

After monitoring real comments on the procedure, we can draw the following conclusions:

1. In many women, the hairs actually fell out, and again the grown-ups became light and lifeless. However, after 10 procedures, growth has completely stopped.
2. The advertising concept of "forever" is relatively. Despite promises, those who made laser ELOS hair removal and hair really stopped growing, after a few years their growth resumed. And it's all in the so-called "sleeping bulbs". Therefore, after passing the epilation course depending on individual characteristics, the procedure will have to be repeated with a certain periodicity.
3. Painful sensations were present in many women, especially when the ELOS-epilation of a bikini and in the underarm zone was done, since the skin there is sensitive.
4. According to the responses of the majority, even after 7-8 passed procedures there was no noticeable significant effect. Despite the loss, the amount of hair did not get smaller.
5. Any salon of ELOS epilation is silent about the fact that the laser does not equally affect different types of hairs. For example, gray and light in comparison with the dark ones are much worse. A similar effect applies to the skin. The ideal combination for obtaining the desired result - light skin and dark hairs, that is, the more melanin in them, the better.
6. The price of ELOS-hair removal is really high. Therefore, before you go to the first procedure, be sure to calculate the cost of 10 sessions. Of course, you can use a coupon, but this is only a one-time discount, and for the remaining 7-9 visits you will have to pay the full price.

Despite the pros and cons, in general, the procedure is effective and at the moment is the best and effective.