In brief
- Thanks to the cooling system, most people feel only a slight pinch or a warm sensation during laser hair removal.
- The Spectra Inwave 4 laser works with four wavelengths and can also treat light or fine hair as well as dark or tanned skin.
- Redness or slight swelling can occur, but usually disappears within a few hours.
- Because the laser only reaches follicles in the active growth phase, six to eight sessions are generally needed.
Many people hesitate at the thought of laser hair removal. No wonder – after all, there are numerous stories and myths about laser hair removal that cause uncertainty. Is the treatment painful? Does it work on every skin type? And are the results really long-lasting? But does it really have to be this way? In this article, Dermacare Vienna uncovers the truth about the most common myths surrounding hair removal.
We clear up the most common myths and show you how modern technology can make you hair-free for good quickly, effectively and gently on the skin.
Myth 1: Laser hair removal is painful
Many imagine treatment with the laser to be uncomfortable or even painful. But that is long outdated. Thanks to modern systems such as the innovative Spectra Inwave 4 technology at Dermacare Vienna, your skin is protected during the treatment by a special cooling system.
Instead of pain, most people feel merely a slight pinch or a warm sensation. The procedure is therefore not only gentle on the skin, but also surprisingly comfortable.
Myth 2: Laser hair removal is too expensive
The first treatments often cost more at the start than razors or a waxing appointment. But if you think long term, you save quite a bit: no blades, no creams and no more regular waxing sessions.
After just a few treatments you will see results and can be hair-free for good. What seems more expensive at first pays off over time and also gives you added comfort and well-being.
Myth 3: It only works on certain skin and hair types
In the past, laser hair removal was mainly effective for people with light skin and dark hair. But modern systems have made a huge leap here.
Dermacare Vienna is the first institute in Austria to use the Spectra Inwave 4 laser, which works with four wavelengths. This means that even light or fine hair can be treated successfully, and dark or tanned skin is no obstacle either.
Myth 4: The laser damages the skin
A widespread misconception. When used professionally, laser hair removal is one of the safest methods of removing unwanted hair. The laser energy acts exclusively in the hair roots, while the surrounding skin remains unharmed.
Redness or slight swelling can occur, but usually disappears within a few hours. With medically supervised care, as offered by Dermacare Vienna, you are always on the safe side.
Myth 5: Only women benefit from laser hair removal
Not any more! More and more men are discovering the benefits for themselves. Whether back, chest or beard contours, the technology offers precise results here too. Women, on the other hand, often have their legs, underarms or bikini area treated.
In short: laser hair removal is suitable for everyone who wants smooth skin and a well-groomed appearance.
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Myth 6: One session is enough to be hair-free for good
Even though we would like that, reality is different. Hair grows in cycles, and the laser can only permanently destroy those follicles that are in the active growth phase. That is why six to eight sessions are generally necessary. After that you can enjoy the result permanently. Occasional top-ups – for example once a year – help to perfect the skin's appearance in the long term.
Myth 7: The results are not permanent
Many fear that the hair will grow back completely after a short time. But that is not true. Studies show that laser hair removal, when used correctly, enables a permanent reduction in hair growth. And should a hair ever return, it is usually finer and much less visible. With regular sessions at Dermacare Vienna you can reach your goal: permanently smooth skin.
Conclusion: smooth skin is not a myth but reality
Whether pain, cost or effectiveness, many laser hair removal myths date from times long past. Today's technology, as used by Dermacare Vienna with the Spectra Inwave 4 laser, opens up completely new possibilities: gentle on the skin, almost painless and effective on all skin and hair types.
So if you are wondering whether you too can enjoy the feeling of clean, smooth and wrinkle-free skin, the answer is clearly: yes!
Hair-free for good at Dermacare Vienna
With the latest laser technology, medical supervision and an individually tailored treatment plan, Dermacare Vienna offers you the chance to show your skin at its most beautiful. Say goodbye to shaving, waxing and the like. Experience the freedom of permanently smooth skin.
Frequently asked questions
The term permanent hair removal is defined by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration USA) as a significant reduction of hair for a period longer than the hair cycle in the region. The oldest method by which permanent hair removal can be achieved is needle epilation. For some years now, however, laser and IPL epilation have been used for permanent hair removal with increasing success. The SHR method with 3 wavelengths is the state of the art in laser technology for permanent hair removal.
Long-term studies over several years have proven that the effect of professionally performed hair removal is of long-term duration: once hair follicles have been destroyed, they will no longer produce hair.
Most people have no side effects. A normal reaction is that the skin turns red immediately after the treatment. These skin reactions usually disappear within a few hours or a few days.
