Epilation of the antennae above the upper lip

Sometimes it happens with women such a nuisance as the antennae above the upper lip. Especially many troubles bring dark, tk. Clearly visible on the face. This does not add femininity and aesthetics to the look and their owner tries to get rid of them quickly. The reason for the appearance of such a purely masculine mark of difference is testosterone - the male sex hormone, which due to genetic predisposition, hormonal adjustment, stress, malnutrition, thyroid diseases and other causes is produced more. To remove hair, women resort to depilation with a razor, plucking with tweezers, but these are all temporary measures, because There is no destruction of the follicles and the hairs grow back. More effective is the procedure for epilation of the upper lip. Sometimes men need it too.

Epilation of the upper lip destroys the roots of the hair and, if used systematically, can rid them of them forever. There are different methods with more or less effective: hair removal with thread, with the help of wax, sugar paste (shugaring), photo- and electro-epilation. The laser is very popular. Often, women are interested in the question of whether it is painful to do laser epilation of the upper lip? Painful sensations are, but it all depends on the individual pain threshold and the cooling system of the device. You can also pre-anesthetize the site with any means, for example, lidocoin. The problem of the growth of the hair of the upper lip remains for ever until open. The natural regeneration of cells over time still prevails over man's efforts, but getting rid of hair for a long time is quite realistic.

Indications for the procedure

Indications for epilation are undesirable vegetation of the upper lip in women, spoiling the aesthetic appearance, and in men - most often various dermatological problems: rashes, pustules, irritations. In the case of laser hair removal, only dark hairs are subject to the procedure, because the effect of the epilator is directed to the pigment of the hair - melanin, which is not present in light and gray.

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Preparation

Preparatory activities include consulting a doctor to determine the causes of excessive hair growth, finding out the facts in which the procedure is contraindicated. Laser hair removal requires special preparation: you need to shave your hair 2 days before it, do not go to the beach or solarium for two weeks. In case of frequent outbreaks of herpes on the lips - beforehand start taking an antiviral drug.

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Technique of the epilation over the upper lip

Each type of hair removal has its own technique. Let's dwell on the main:

• Laser hair removal - is based on the method of absorption by pigment, staining hair and follicle, light energy. Her action with respect to the hair follicles becomes destructive. The procedure should be carried out by courses, tk. Not all hair follicles are simultaneously in the growth phase. That part of the follicles that was at rest is not damaged and continues to grow. The session is repeated after 20-60 days. The need for them depends on the type of hair and laser power;
• Elos hair removal - two types of technologies were combined: laser and photoepilation. The device emits high-frequency energy of a pulse and a current which under force to cope with hairs of any color and structure. This procedure is painless, only a tingling sensation and a slight burning sensation are felt. Other positive factors include the lack of a preparatory stage and rehabilitation, harmlessness, no pigmentation after its conduct;
• epilation of the upper lip at home - the two previous methods refer to salon procedures, which are not expensive and require free time. What can you do without leaving home? These methods have already been mentioned above. So, eastern women were invented, the so-called tridging, when they pull out the hairs with thread. From it form a peculiar loops, in which the hair falls, a dash is made by hand and the vegetation escapes. But this is a rather painful and traumatic method, often there is irritation. The duration of the effect is on average 2 weeks;
• epilation of the upper lip with wax - waxing, can also be done at home. Everything needed for it is sold in the pharmacy: a spatula, epilating paper, wax plates or tablets. First you need to cleanse your skin without applying creams, oils. Wax melts in a microwave or on a water bath until soft. It must be hot, but not burning. Use a spatula to apply it to one side of the lip with a thin layer and cover with paper. When it freezes (recommend not to the end), a sharp movement to break the wax strip against the growth of hair. Do the same with the other part.

Contraindications to the procedure

The hair removal procedure above the upper lip has contraindications to the procedure. Any kind of hair removal can not be done with the manifestation of allergy, herpes, the presence of psoriasis, eczema, skin lesions, moles. Elos and laser hair removal under prohibition for diabetes, blood diseases, cancer, during pregnancy and feeding of the child, people with a pacemaker.

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Consequences after the procedure

The most frequent consequence after epilation is irritation above the upper lip, acne, pustular rash may also appear. Possible burn of the skin, the appearance of age spots.

Complications after the procedure

Complications after the procedure can be caused by incorrect actions of the beautician, for example, with laser hair removal by incorrect determination of the skin type and selection of the type and parameters of the laser; non-observance of the rules of care after epilation or the conduct of a home procedure by the person himself; ignoring or not knowing the state of health. All complications can be divided into early and late. To early relate various eruptions, herpes, inflammation of the follicles. Late - this is the appearance of scars, pigmentation, increased hair growth.

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Care after the procedure

Care after the procedure involves treating the site with a healing ointment, you can panthenol. It is superfluous to take a few days of antiviral drugs. Do not stay in the sun for a long time, and when you go out to the street, use a sunscreen. Also, any heat exposure that causes sweating should be avoided. This can lead to the appearance of abscesses.

Reviews

Each method has its own fans and opponents. So, wax epilation and shugaring is popular not only at home, but also in salons. She likes it because of its accessibility, efficiency and speed. The length of the absence of hair is preferred by laser, and the superiority in sensations and results is the elos of hair removal.