Laser hair removal for legs

The presence of hair on the legs or feet can take the form of fine downy hair, or more pronounced, denser, thicker hair. In women, this increased hairiness can detract from femininity, while in men, it can break down an image of refinement or finesse. Laser hair removal can also be used for normal leg hair that you want to get rid of easily.

This hairiness of the legs depends on several factors

• genetics, such as dark Mediterranean skins, which often have increased hairiness;
• diseases, such as hirsutism or polycystic ovary syndrome;
• hormones, such as androgens, menopause, contraceptive pills, pregnancy, adrenal or thyroid secretions...

The variety of solutions for removing hair from legs or feet (shaving, waxing, depilatory cream...) proves that all have their specific drawbacks.

L'laser hair removal on the other hand, offers many advantages: it's a painless, virtually permanent solution for removing pigmented hair, using the targeted energy of a laser beam absorbed by melanin, the dark pigment in hair. This is why laser hair removal is impossible on white, red or blond hair. Likewise, as the laser only works on the hair roots of growing hairs, it takes several sessions to destroy all the hairs as they grow back.

Dr. Santini offers laser hair removal from the legs and feet for both men and women: for aesthetic reasons, to achieve beautiful, beardless legs that enhance their contours;

• for medical reasons, if conventional hair removal causes bleeding, complications or ingrown hairs;
• for hygienic reasons, especially for people who are afraid of injuring their legs, as the absence of hair helps to clean the wound more quickly;
• for sporting reasons, as hairless legs enhance performance in cycling and swimming (aerodynamic effect).

An initial medical consultation with Dr Christelle Santini (75116 Paris) is designed to check the indications and understand your reasons.

It analyzes your leg as a whole, as well as the appearance of your skin and hair.

Choosing an aesthetic doctor for laser hair removal from the legs offers real added value:

• A real medical laser is a precise and safe device, more effective than an IPL pulsed light lamp;
• a doctor has a perfect understanding of the physiology of hair and skin on the legs, so as to optimize the number and frequency of appointments; he also knows how to treat fine hair, to avoid paradoxical regrowth as much as possible;
• an aesthetic doctor delivers a dual aesthetic and medical viewpoint that magnifies the final result.

Based on this hairiness, Dr Christelle Santini determines the number of appointments required and their frequency, which she may re-evaluate according to initial results.

Dr Christelle Santini also checks for the absence of contraindications to laser hair removal, such as :

• Dark phototype (phototypes 5 and 6) or tanned skin, depending on laser type.
• Tattoo on legs or pigment spots.
• Unstabilized scars.
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding, as a precautionary measure.
• Blond or white hair.
• Taking photosensitizing medication.

Dr Santini advises you to keep your leg well moisturized for two days before and after each session, and to avoid intense sun exposure for at least one to two weeks beforehand.

The skin on the legs or feet should be shaved, but not waxed or congested.

Laser hair removal of the legs is performed on site, at Dr Santini's practice, rue de la Pompe, Paris 16th.

Dr Santini uses dual laser technology (Alexandrite laser and Nd:YAG laser), enabling him to offer you a tailor-made solution to suit your skin type, skin tone and local hairiness (color, texture, thickness...).Hair removal for darker or matte skins requires specific equipment.

Protective eyewear is provided and must be worn.

The laser is then set according to the type of hair, with the fluence reduced on fine down, for example. The operator then sweeps your legs harmoniously with a handpiece equipped with a cooling system: the feeling of heat is therefore painless, with at most a tingling sensation.

Each session takes around 10 to 15 minutes, depending on hair density: on average, 4 to 8 sessions are needed for women, at 6-week intervals, and slightly more for men. The protocol is tailored to each patient.
An emollient massage soothes the skin at the end of the session.

The after-effects of laser hair removal from the legs are minimal, with no major irritation and, at most, a slight redness that fades rapidly. Dr. Santini recommends that you apply restorative skin care in the days afterwards, and that you avoid exposing your legs to the sun for at least two weeks.

Dr Santini also recommends avoiding for 1 to 2 days anything that might cause local congestion of the skin (hot baths, saunas, steam rooms, etc.).

The depilatory effect is not immediately visible: it is optimized over the course of several appointments, with a clear result as early as the 2nd or 3rd session.

Leg hair is progressively reduced in number, thickness and density. By the end of the protocol, around 90% of the hair is gone for good, leaving the skin on the legs smooth and soft.

An annual waxing session may then be necessary.

• No work stoppage required.
• Painless, quick and virtually permanent calf hair removal.
• No noticeable irritation.

What to do before permanent leg hair removal?

• An aesthetic medicine consultation.
• Shave before your session
• No contraindications to be verified.
• No sun exposure beforehand.
• Shaving recommended.

How does a leg laser hair removal session work in Paris?

• Goggles must be worn.
• Sessions last approximately 10/20 minutes.
• 6 to 10 appointments in total, at average intervals of 6 weeks.
• Skin cooling integrated into the handpiece.
• Emollient cream at the end of the session.

What happens after laser hair removal on the legs or feet?

• Sun protection for legs and moisturizing care.
• Visible results from the 2nd or 3rd session.
• Over time, definitive destruction of nearly 90% of hair on the calves.
• Hairless legs or legs with very fine, almost imperceptible down.