Upper lip epilation

There are certain canons of female beauty - a slender figure, long legs, correct facial features, smooth and soft skin, good complexion, but there is no place for a woman's mustache, especially a dark one, clearly visible above the upper lip. They appear due to such factors as heredity, hormonal imbalance, dysfunction of the endocrine system, taking hormonal drugs, contraceptives. Shaving off unwanted hair only aggravates the problem, after it the hair grows even thicker. A more suitable method is epilation of the upper lip.

Indications for the procedure

Anyone who wants to get rid of their mustache for a long time can resort to the epilation procedure. Unlike depilation, when only the visible part of the hair is removed, this method involves the destruction of the hair follicles. Although it does not eliminate the problem forever, since it destroys the structure of only existing hairs, it allows you to forget about it for a long time. [ 1 ]

Preparation

There are various methods of upper lip epilation. Depending on the chosen one, preparation is carried out or not. So, with laser epilation, 2 weeks before the procedure, you cannot sunbathe on the beach or visit a solarium. Do not take fluoroquinolones and tetracycline antibiotics for the same period. Do not use alcohol-containing lotions and tonics for 3 days before and after the procedure. On the very eve, carefully shave the area of laser exposure.

Technique upper lip waxing

Upper lip epilation can be done both in a beauty salon and at home. It is much more pleasant when a cosmetologist, who skillfully uses an epilator, "works his magic" on you, observing all the rules and sanitary standards. But, on the other hand, you have to pay a lot for it.

Laser hair removal of the upper lip is preceded by the preparation described above. The procedure can cause painful sensations, so special creams are used for pain relief. Its duration is short.

The device used to destroy the hair follicle is equipped with a sensor that emits a beam of energy aimed at the follicle substances - melanin and carotene. Without them, hair growth is impossible. Light, gray and thin vellus hair cannot be removed.

An even more modern and effective method is elos epilation of the upper lip. This procedure is related to photoepilation and combines radiofrequency and light radiation. First, the light energy heats the follicle, then the high-frequency current destroys it. Active hair roots die, to remove new ones, it is necessary to resort to elos after a certain period of time, which will be determined by the cosmetologist. [ 2 ]

How many procedures are needed?

According to cosmetologists, about 80% of hair does not grow back after epilation. This will require at least 5-6 sessions, or even all 10, carried out at intervals of a month. [ 3 ]

Upper lip epilation at home

There are methods of removing mustache that can be done not only in salons, but also at home. These include sugar and wax epilation. These are quite painful ways of getting rid of unwanted hair, less effective than the previous ones, but they save money and time.

Thus, waxing above the upper lip is carried out using both cold and hot wax. In the first case, special strips are used, which are available on the market: they are slightly warmed up, glued for a few minutes and torn off with a jerk (there is no need to shave the moustache beforehand). In the second case, hot wax is applied to the hair area above the lip, allowed to harden and quickly removed.

Contraindications to the procedure

Epilation is not performed if there is damage to the epidermis: rash, redness. Laser is contraindicated for people with diabetes, during exacerbations of chronic pathologies, weakening of the body's protective functions.

Consequences after the procedure

Like all the skin on the face, the skin above the lip is delicate and vulnerable. Therefore, the hair removal procedure can cause minor damage, irritation, and a burn from hot wax, especially when physical removal is involved.

Complications after the procedure

More serious complications occurred from the laser procedure in the absence of proper professionalism and incorrect use of the device (incorrect choice of radiation parameters). The result of such an incorrect approach is burns, allergic reactions, exacerbation of herpes, folliculitis (inflammation of the hair follicle), chronic neuropathic facial pain. [ 4 ] In the later period, scars may remain, pigmentation may appear, and hair growth may increase (hypertrichosis).

Care after the procedure

To avoid unwanted consequences, you need to contact an experienced specialist in an institution with a good reputation, and also adhere to all the rules for care and rehabilitation after the procedure.

You cannot visit a bathhouse, sauna, solarium, swimming pool for several days, and do not be exposed to direct sunlight. Ice cubes are applied to the upper lip, and it is even better to freeze them from herbal decoctions with anti-inflammatory and antiseptic action. You can use natural essential oils to soften the skin, eliminate irritation, as well as your usual daily care products.

Reviews

Despite numerous advertising tricks, permanent hair removal above the upper lip does not yet exist. This is evidenced by the reviews of women who have tried many methods on themselves. They speak in favor of hardware salon procedures, since the positive result lasts longer.