Underarm laser hair removal
Underarm hair removal is one of the most frequent requests for hair removal, particularly among women. Axillary hair is generally considered to alter the image of femininity and the sensuality of a beautiful bust.
Dr. Christelle Santini in Paris offers underarm laser hair removal for hairless, hairless underarms, with virtually painless hair removal that ultimately removes over 90% of axillary hair permanently. Laser hair removal can be performed on both men and women.
What are the indications for underarm laser hair removal in Paris?
Armpit hair occurs naturally in both men and women, with great variations from one individual to another. Most often, the hair is dark and fairly coarse, making it highly receptive to laser energy.
Laser hair removal involves the destruction of pigmented hair, with photon energy absorbed by melanin and delivered to the hair bulb, which is then destroyed by photothermolysis. This destruction is definitive, but only works on dark, growing hair: this is why several sessions are always required, as the hair resumes its growth during the hair cycle. For armpits, hair density allows sessions to be held on average every 6 weeks: 6 to 8 sessions are needed for women, and 8 to 10 for men.
Dr. Christelle Santini offers underarm laser hair removal for both men and women, for a variety of situations:
- aesthetic reasons, in order to have permanently smooth and sensual armpits;
- practical reasons, to limit body odor, which is favored under the arms because it's a humid, poorly oxygenated environment, especially for athletes;
- medical reasons, to avoid irritation or ingrown hairs.
What to do before underarm laser hair removal?
Dr Christelle Santini (75116 Paris) carries out an initial medical consultation to check the indications and understand your needs.
She analyzes your underarm hair, as laser hair removal is not possible on blond, white or light-colored hair.
Having underarm laser hair removal performed by an aesthetic doctor offers real added value:
- is the certainty of using a genuine medical laser, which is proven safe and more effective than IPL pulsed light;
- is the guarantee of having a medical specialist with in-depth knowledge of axillary hair physiology, to optimize the number of sessions and their intervals;
- is the opportunity to benefit from a dual artistic and medical perspective, guaranteeing an optimal final result.
Dr Christelle Santini then estimates the duration of the entire protocol, with the number of sessions required and their intervals, which she can then re-evaluate according to initial results.
It also verifies the absence of contraindications to laser hair removal, such as :
- Dark complexion (phototypes 5 and 6) depending on laser type.
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding, as a precautionary measure.
- Blond or white hair.
- Recent axillary or lymph node surgery.
- Taking medication with a photosensitizing effect.
Dr. Santini advises you to shave your armpits before the session, but not to wax them. The skin should not be congested on the day of the session, and no perfume or deodorant should be applied.
How does an underarm laser hair removal session work in Paris?
Underarm laser hair removal is performed at the practice of Dr Christelle Santini, rue de la Pompe, Paris 16th.
Dr. Santini's practice is equipped with dual laser technology, offering two wavelengths (Alexandrite laser and Nd:YAG laser), enabling Dr. Santini to guarantee you a tailor-made response ideally suited to your skin type, phototype and axillary hairiness (coloration, texture, thickness...).
You will be provided with protective eyewear, which must be worn throughout the session to protect the retina.
Your armpits are then swept by the laser handpiece, equipped with an integrated cooling system: the sensation of heat is therefore discreet, with at most a tingling sensation.
Each session takes from 10 to 20 minutes, depending on hair density: on average, 6 to 10 sessions are needed, at 6-week intervals, but this treatment plan is tailored to each patient. At the end of the session, a soothing cream is applied to limit redness.
What to do after underarm laser hair removal?
The after-effects of permanent underarm hair removal are discreet, with slight redness that quickly fades. It is advisable to continue using an emollient cream in the days afterwards, and to avoid exposing the armpits to direct sunlight for two weeks.
Dr Santini also advises you to avoid skin congestion for one or two days (alcohol, sauna, hammam...).
Hair loss is not necessarily immediately visible: hair removal is optimized from session to session, with a clear result by the 2nd or 3rd appointment.
Axillary hairs are becoming fewer, thinner and finer.
At the end of the treatment plan, it is estimated that almost 90% of hair is permanently destroyed. An annual maintenance session is sometimes useful.
Highlights of underarm laser hair removal in Paris
- No work stoppage required.
- Fast, painless and virtually permanent underarm hair removal.
- No ingrown hairs or irritation.
The underarm laser hair removal technique in a nutshell...
What to do before underarm permanent hair removal?
- A preliminary aesthetic medicine consultation.
- Check that there are no contraindications.
- Shave under the front arms.
How does an underarm laser hair removal session work in Paris?
- Protective eyewear must be worn.
- Sessions last approximately 10/20 minutes.
- 6 to 10 sessions in total, spaced at an average of 6 weeks apart.
- Simultaneous skin cooling for virtually painless hair removal.
What happens after an underarm laser hair removal session?
- Emollient cream for topical application.
- Visible results around the 2nd or 3rd session.
- Eventual complete destruction of 90% of axillary hair.
- Smooth armpits or very fine, almost imperceptible down.
- Reduced underarm body odor.