Permanent body hair removal

Thick hair was always desirable but the desirability of body hair is determined by its location. Unwanted body hair has always been a great aesthetic issue which was given a medical, social and cultural meaning. From ancient times man has waged wars with unwanted hair which he tried to remove unsuccessfully. The most famous was Cleopatra's preparation based on lemon and honey. After her many different methods appeared: plucking, wax, shaving, enzyme epilation...   

These methods are unpleasant and give temporary results. Most methods have various unpleasant side effects such as pigmentation development, most commonly on the upper lip and ingrowth of hair which causes scars.

Everything about hair

A hair develops from special stem cells which are located in the hair root. Just by destroying stem cells in the hair root we can prevent their growth. There are two hair types: vellus and terminal hair. Vellus is the thin, gentle light blond hair with which we are born. Out total number of hair is determined by birth and cannot be amplified. Hair which grows after a removal treatment is immature hair which matures in time (this is not new hair). Shaving does not increase the total number of hair but strengthens the existing root and speeds up their maturing process.
During time and  due to hormones and other factors a vellus hair matures into a terminal hair which is darker and thicker. Hair color depends on the quantity of pigment melanin, which is the main target of laser hair removal or an IPL treatment. There are two types of pigment which give hair its color: eumelanin and pheomelanin. If there is more pheomelanin, as is with light blond and red hair, the removal result is poor because that pigment type absorbs the laser ray poorly. If there is more eumelanin, the result will be excellent because that type of pigment absorbs the laser energy very well.
The amount of one's hair depends on numerous factors: race, genetics, age, climate, skin color... For Mediterranean climate, thicker black hair is usual, while in more northern parts hair is lighter and gentler. In many families the amount of hair is plentiful, especially with women of darker complexion, and the cause are not hormonal disorders.

Rejuvenation laser treatments in Croatia

Croatian Rejuvenation treatments are recommended to people who wish to keep their youthful look, with slight and moderately accentuated skin damages caused by the sun (wrinkles, lifeless skin, capillaries, redness and pigmentation).

To whom do we recommend rejuvenation treatments?

They are recommended to peoplewho wish to keep a youthful look, with minor or moderately damaged skin caused by sun exposure such as wrinkles, lifeless skin, capillaries, redness and pigmentation. Numerous research have shown that most examinees, contrary to expectations, do not think of wrinkles as signs of aging, but of pigmentation and complexion unevenness due to skin damage caused by the sun. Treatments are recommended before an important event, if you want to sparkle and look nice. If you don't have enough time for yourself and you want to remove the tired and lifeless look after a sleepless night then these treatments are of extreme help. The look and quality of skin are improved immensely. If you stayed too long in the sun and have damaged your skin, these are the best treatments for removing the done damage.

When are these treatments recommended?

Treatments in order to prevent aging are recommended after your 30s and until your 50s. There is no age limit for removing signs of damaged skin. Newest research has proved that it is possible to considerably slow down the aging process if the treatments are applied in time. More aggressive treatments or operations are not needed then. The basic mistake is that most people wait for the wrinkles to develop and then they consider taking action. For best results it is recommended to start with the treatments on time, although it is never too late.

What do we treat?

• Face
• neck
• decollete
• forearms
• fists

Which treatment to choose?

The doctor chooses the treatment type in accordance with your skin condition and quality. To achieve best results sometimes a combination of different treatments, which are not aggressive and can be repeated, is recommended regardless of skin sensitivity or damages.

Early aging

One of the main reasons for premature aging is the sun. Skin damages caused by the sun are added throughout the life and become more and more visible. Since we can damage up to 80% of our skin until we are only 18 it is of uttermost importance to care for our skin before that. Although we should protect our skin from the sun throughout our whole life. Sun induces the development of blood vessels and capillaries and redness appears on exposed areas. Pigmented cells are damaged and they do not produce enough melanine which protects us from the sun. Undamaged pigmented cells start an enhanced production of pigmentation  to protect our skin and thus cause pigmentation. If skin damage is severe loss of pigment occurs. With rejuvenation treatments we remove signs of premature aging.

Signs of premature aging:

• pigmentation
• dry, thin and sensitive skin
• capillaries and redness of skin
• enlarged pores
• initial and moderate wrinkles
• uneven skin complexion
• thin skin 

What do we achieve with this treatment

Minor and moderate wrinkles around ones eyes are reduced and the development of new wrinkles is prevented. The skin becomes more tense, elastic, smoother and generally looks better. That tired and lifeless look is removed and your face becomes fresher and glows. Unevenness of complexion, i.e. skin is removed as well. By stimulating the metabolism, which slows down with age, the skin becomes more resilient, thicker and stronger. The development of new collagen reduces wrinkles and improves the overall look and skin quality. Pigmentation, capillaries and redness cannot be removed completely but can be reduces significantly. This treatment is not intended for treating melasma, although it has some beneficial effects.

Which treatments are used?

AFT treatment

Capillaries are burned, redness is removed and pigmentation destroyed with optical energy. The goal of this treatment is to burn the pigmentation, capillaries and redness which will then peel off in a few days. Minor wrinkles are removed in purpose of refreshing the skin and to give it a significantly better look and quality.

Radio-waves

The connective tissue is damaged with electro-magnetic energy which is then repaired by the organism an followed by an effect of rejuvenation and skin tightening. Wrinkles are reduced, the skin becomes soft, smooth and elastic. The final result is visible in the next few months.

Neodymium Yag laser 

The principle and the effect is the same as with radio-waves, only optical energy is used but the effects are somewhat weaker.

Fractional radio-waves

The treatment has a double effect: a peeling effect and tightening of skin followed by the creation of new connective tissue which additionally reduces wrinkles. High frequency electricity is used, which then creates an electro-magnetic field, i.e. radio-waves which change the movement direction with great speed. Thereby water molecules are being treated and they start turning and create an energy which then damages the tissue and causes inflammation. The created damage and inflammation are a sign for the organism to create new connective tissue and strengthen the existing one. This is followed by a strong tightening effect and skin rejuvenation. A peeling effect is created through contact of the spike like extensions with the skin causing it to peel. The old damaged skin is then being replaced with new one. With this process superficial irregularities such as wrinkles, scars, pigmentation and enlarged pores are removed. This treatment is extremely quick, it lasts 30 to 60 seconds and almost no uneasiness is felt because of its quickness. The skin remains red 1 to 3 days although redness can sometimes last only several hours. The skin should be treated with a skin care cream and cold compresses. The result is visible immediately after the treatment and in the next 6 months improvements will be visible on a daily basis. 

Fractional non-ablative laser

The goal is to induce microscopic damages underneath the skin which will then be ejected and replaced with new connective tissue. In that way pigmentation is removed and skin quality improved. This treatment is painless and does not cause complications. After the treatment your skin will darken as if you fell asleep in the sun.

Fillers

Hyaluronic acid which is a structural ingredient of our skin is used. Hyaluronic acid reduces with time and our skin becomes dry, wrinkled and of lesser quality. Acid is injected into the skin with needles. The treatment is not painful or unpleasant. Generally there are no complications apart from rare bruising which heals in a few days. The goal of this treatment is for the skin to gain volume, strength and tension and hyaluronic acid is responsible for that.

Q-switched KTP laser

Removes pigmentation with optical energy. As a sign of being destroyed pigmentation darkens and starts to peel. The treatment is painless and there is no need for recovery.

Pulsed Dye laser

Used for removal of capillaries, redness and pigmentation and for skin rejuvenation.

LED technology

Diodes are used which rejuvenate with a light of a certain wave length and induce development of new collagen and stimulate the metabolism.

Ingrown hair removal laser treatment in Croatia

Usually an issue which bothers most women. Caucasian men are not as affected but with colored men this is a common problem. Apart from being an aesthetic problem this can be a health issue since inflammations can appear. The main cause for ingrown hair is that just before reaching the surface the hair starts going back and grows into the skin causing inflammation. Each hair leaves the skin under a certain angle and depending on the root angle there is a tendency of ingrowing. With stronger curly hair ingrowth is more common.

With certain women plucking hair with tweezers provokes ingrowth. In the area of ingrowth scars and pigmentation appear as a result of inflammation. The biggest problem is that most people make it worse by touching the ingrown hair and trying to pluck them with tweezers. Do not touch ingrown hair. Usually ingrown hair can be seen under the surface or they are visible through skin. Many women avoid skirts because of that.

Inflammation of the root

Folliculitis is the inflammation of the root of the hair. It can appear for several reasons. Usually it is a bacterial infection although it can be provoked by other infections, for example yeast. Excessive sweating, sitting, hairiness, tight clothes and non-permeable fabrics such as synthetics all provoke the inflammation. Hair removal, especially with wax or a razor make an opening for the infection to reach the root.
With men usually the chin and neck are affected, and with women it's the bikini zone. Just remember how many times you missed out on swimming because of an inflamed crotch. In the summer the buttocks are affected as well. Apart from pain a strong itch and uneasiness after hair removal are present, weather you do it with wax or a razor. Wax causes irritation of the hair root followed by inflammation. Folliculitis is not just an aesthetic issue because stronger inflammation of skin can occur which must be treated immediately. People with sensitive skin who need to shave a lot are prone to folliculitis. Typically men who have to shave often for work are affected. A wrong shaving technique and bad hygiene are also causes. Razors should be covered after use and cleaned with alcohol before use. Hair should be soaked in mild water before shaving to soften the skin. Gel is advised instead of foam. Strokes with the razor should be gentle, slow and not larger then 1 to 2 cm.

Treating ingrown hair and root inflammation

Usually antibiotics are used which affect the after-effects and not the causes. Unfortunately, we cannot prevent hair ingrowth efficiently. With folliculitis it is necessary to remove the provoking factors: the correct shaving technique, comfortable cotton footwear, pay attention not to sit for too long in the summer, avoid waxing, change razors frequently. Do not lend your shaving equipment to others, every now and then use antibacterial products. If shaving is no good, we advise using a shaver. With men local retinoids help the skin to harden. Method of choice for treating ingrown hair and folliculitis is a laser which destroys the root of the hair with optical energy and can treat any upper body part. With men the affected area is usually the neck, and rarely the chin while in women it is the bikini zone with crotch and legs. The hair doesn't need to be removed completely, the goal is to thin them out so they do not grow in and to reduce shaving, i.e. waxing.

How is the laser helpful with ingrown hair?

First it destroys the permanently ingrown hair. After the treatment it is not necessary to pluck the ingrown hair, the organism will eject them.

How to get rid of the scars and pigmentation?

We recommend another type of laser, a fractional lasers. Usually they can be used only after the second hair removal treatment.

I have a tendency for ingrown hair, how do I prevent scars?

Do not wait, start with preventive treatments at first signs of hair ingrowth, because usually the problem only gets worse.

How many treatments are needed?

Usually 2 to 4 treatments are needed to thin out the hair and stop ingrowth and folliculitis.

What if in-between treatments I have an inflammation?

If this happens report as soon as possible so that we could remove just the ingrown hair.