How to quickly get rid of unwanted body hair and why cosmetologists recommend AFT hair removal

AFT hair removal: what is this miracle innovation?

Women who are constantly looking for something new and productive in the field of cosmetology have probably heard of AFT hair removal. But few people know in detail what it is.

This technology has many advantages compared to universal laser and photoepilation. With its help, the desired result is achieved without risk to health.

AFT hair removal is based on a combination of innovative pulse technology, which results in a uniform distribution of UV rays. It uses a rectangular rather than a peak pulse (as in photoepilation).

It promotes faster destruction of hair melanin, while less energy is expended. With this method, a special filter is used, thanks to which a person is not at risk of exposure to radiation.

The procedure is absolutely painless due to the accompanying cooling. The nozzle, which is quickly moved, maximally treats the required skin surface and prevents it from overheating.

Dermatologist Sanusi Umar

The principle of this method of hair removal is the gradual heating of tissues, due to which pressure builds up in the follicles and they are destroyed. As a result, the hairs die and fall off spontaneously after a while.

AFT hair removal originated in Israel and soon gained popularity around the world. The method has replaced photoepilation due to its safety and non-traumatic nature; it is presented by the company Alma Lasers.

After it, no traces remain on the skin. But during photoepilation there is a high probability of getting burns and irritation.

This procedure is carried out on the Harmony XL device. To remove excess vegetation, use the SHR nozzle.

The surprising thing is that AFT hair removal is used not only for hair removal. In this way you can get rid of rosacea, excessive pigmentation, moles and warts.

Contraindications

Regardless of whether you perform hair removal yourself at home or in a salon, it is important to pay attention to health restrictions under which the procedure cannot be performed:

• Dermatological diseases and open skin lesions;
• Oncological diseases;
• Infectious and chronic diseases;
• Vascular diseases and varicose veins"
• Pregnancy and lactation;
• Diabetes;
• Serious pathologies of internal organs and systems.

Despite the absolute safety of AFT hair removal, in any case it involves irradiating the body with high-pulse thermal flashes, which is why it can lead to health problems if the listed contraindications are not observed.

Before visiting the salon, it is better to consult with your doctor so that he allows you to do hair removal.

Positive aspects of the method (8 advantages)

AFT hair removal is recommended for almost everyone to remove excess hair from any area. It helps remove hairs of different thicknesses well. Skin type doesn't matter either.

Clear advantages of AFT hair removal compared to other types of hair removal:

• complete absence of pain and other discomfort;
• does not damage the skin;
• evenly treats all areas that need to be cleaned;
• short duration of the procedure;
• does not leave ingrown hairs;
• after it it is not forbidden to visit the solarium;
• visible results are noticeable after the first session;
• minimum contraindications.

Unlike existing other hair removal options, this method is painless and has no complications.

For example, photoepilation is not recommended for people with a low pain threshold. To achieve the required smoothness of the skin, several sessions are needed, but with AFT hair removal the effect is achieved in one go.

It is also suitable for any skin type, and photoepilation is useless for fair-skinned people with light hair.

When compared with laser hair removal, the latter is also not a particularly pleasant procedure. Moreover, it is traumatic. So it is not recommended for sensitive skin. This can lead to burns and severe redness.

To remove gray hair, it is better to use electrolysis. In this case, AFT hair removal will not be effective. On this issue, it is better to first consult with a cosmetologist.

Cosmetologist Christina Brecht

Mechanism of action

The mechanism of action of the technology is the targeted use of specially designed hardware attachments. Thanks to the combined action of the Soprano ICE nozzle, you can remove even light hairs, as well as dark, hard and gray hairs.

The technique works effectively on all skin types, including tanned skin. There is a double impact and transformation of the pulse energy, the wave density is uniform. The filter has the ability to cut off the left part of the spectrum. Thus, the follicle is destroyed under the influence of a light wave with a length of 750-1300 nm.

Mechanism of action of AFT hair removal

The radiation penetrates to a sufficient depth and is absorbed by melanin, damaging the bulb beyond repair. The attachment for AFT technology uses a filter, so the handpiece treats the area not with peak radiation, but with rectangular radiation, providing a more intense, long-lasting effect, but with significantly lower energy costs.

The mechanism also uses the “in motion” function, treating the surface completely, leaving no gaps and eliminating intense overheating of the epidermis. After a deep, but tissue-safe, thermal effect, the hairs fall out.

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Preparatory activities

For AFT hair removal to be successful, you need to properly prepare for it. First, the client needs to shave off the thickest hair in the areas where irradiation will occur.

On the day of the procedure, you should not use any cosmetics. It is also not recommended to bask in the sun for a long time, especially not to sunbathe.

If there are any minor damage or defects on the skin surface (abrasions, scratches, pimples), it is better to postpone hair removal until they have healed.

Dermatologist Anthony Perry

Tips for preparation

For laser hair removal to be effective, you must adhere to the following rules:

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• 14 days before the scheduled procedure, you must avoid visiting the beach or solarium. Self-tanner should not be used.
• The hair length for laser hair removal should be 1-2 mm (1-2 days after shaving).
• the skin must be cleansed before the procedure (if you use deodorant, it should be removed before the procedure, and the same should be done with foundation on your face).

How many sessions will be required?

The result of AFT hair removal is visible from the first use. But, like any other type of laser treatment, you will need to visit the salon more than once.

It depends on the thickness of the hair and its type. Therefore, the cosmetologist needs to study the client’s characteristics in advance. The optimal number of sessions is up to 6 times, but sometimes more is required.

Cosmetologists advise resorting to AFT hair removal no more than once a month. Even after achieving the desired result, you will need to maintain it and visit the salon at least once a year.

Process nuances

The day before hair removal you need:

• shave hair;
• Do not use any cosmetics on the skin.

On average, the procedure takes from twenty minutes to one hour. This depends on the size of the treated area. When epilation occurs, the patient feels a very mild, painless tingling sensation. Both the cosmetologist and the patient must wear safety glasses. The specialist will be able to determine the number of necessary procedures to achieve the desired effect immediately after the initial examination and based on the result shown by the first AFT hair removal. What this is is explained by the decoding of the abbreviation - Advanced Fluorescence Technology (advanced fluorescent technology).

It happens that the number of procedures varies. The maximum is nine sessions, but most often – four to six (depending on skin and hair type). The effect occurs approximately after eight (ten) days. To avoid all side effects, you must pay attention to contraindications. If for any reason the procedure was done after a fresh tan was applied to the skin, then unwanted shades and redness may appear. You can get rid of them using special creams (ointments). Your cosmetologist will certainly tell you which drug to buy.

What could be the consequences?

Already a week after AFT hair removal, you can notice how the legs and the whole body have become ennobled. But success is guaranteed only if all the doctor’s instructions are followed, then any negative manifestations are definitely excluded.

So, if a person was actively sunbathing shortly before the procedure, then there is a high probability of minor burns and redness in the laser-treated areas.

To prevent hairs from growing in over time, as their structure becomes thinner, it is recommended to systematically use a scrub and various types of moisturizers.

If you do not ignore the recommendations of a cosmetologist regarding preparation for the procedure and further care, then everything will go smoothly. This should be remembered by everyone who intends to do such hair removal.

Precautionary measures

The technique is safe, the risk of developing negative consequences is unlikely, but before the course of procedures you should take all precautions:

• Before starting AFT procedures on the facial areas, it is necessary to protect the eyes with special glasses so as not to damage the mucous membrane.

• Sessions should not be performed by people under 18 years of age.
• Avoid hair removal sessions on tanned skin (less than 2 weeks), this may lead to the development of a thermal burn in the treated area.
• Use only delicate care products, avoiding alcohol-containing formulations.

It is recommended to carry out the procedure immediately after the end of menstruation, then all possible painful sensations are minimized.

How much will you have to pay

The price of AFT hair removal in Moscow, St. Petersburg and cities of similar size is.

It is better to find out a more accurate price directly at the beauty salon.

Features of the procedure

The AFT method is used for both women and men. It is effective for the following areas:

• above the upper lip for women. This is a particularly sensitive area, since nerve endings converge in this place;
• all over the face, eyebrow area for women;
• facial-maxillary and cervical sphere for men. In this case, it is possible to completely destroy everything in a few procedures or simply weaken their growth. The hair will grow softer and thinner, which will make shaving easier;
• for the bikini area and deep bikini;
• for armpits;
• for arms and legs;
• for men – hair removal on the stomach, chest and back.

Reviews

Despite the fact that AFT hair removal is a new trend in the field of cosmetology, there are many reviews about it. For the most part they are positive.

Those who have already tried this technique on themselves note its productivity and painlessness. But some say that the first time it still causes minor discomfort, and then everything proceeds smoothly.

The technique is also praised for the fact that it combines all the advantages of other types of hair removal, which gives greater efficiency.

Another plus is that it is indicated even for people with varicose veins on the legs. After all, no other option in this case is acceptable for medical reasons.

Not only women want to have beautiful and smooth skin. So men often resort to AFT hair removal. We can say that this is the best option to achieve what you want without fear of any complications. In just a few visits you can achieve results.

Svetlana, Moscow:

“After the persuasion of my friend, who was absolutely delighted with AFT hair removal, she decided to experiment.
I’ll say right away that I didn’t really believe in the miraculousness of the procedure. First I read on the Internet how it goes and people’s reviews. I found out that it doesn’t hurt at all and my hair stops growing after that. I made an appointment at the salon for a consultation and after it, they started doing hair removal for me. Indeed, the procedure is completely painless and short. Legs from ankles to knees were treated in literally 30 minutes. It feels like being blown by a warm wind. In principle, I liked everything!

After 7 days, the hairs began to fall off on their own - just pull them a little. A month later, I visited the salon again with a similar purpose. In order for the hair to completely stop growing, I had to make 5 more visits - one per month. Now I haven’t used a razor for a year now, and my legs remain smooth.”

Olga, St. Petersburg:

“I, like most women, have tried many different ways to get rid of body hair.
Until I was 20, I used an electric epilator, a razor, then wax and much more. But after them, minor damage remains on the skin, and the hair then grows back quickly and coarsely. But thanks to advertising, I learned about a new and almost perfect method of laser hair removal using AFT technology. I decided to find out all the details about it and began to attack the Internet: I read reviews, looked at photos before and after the procedure. Finally decided to make it for myself. Imagine my surprise when I found out that girls from the provinces paid up to 8 thousand rubles for one session. Here in St. Petersburg, such a procedure cost me 4 thousand rubles. at a time.

During the session, no pain was felt, but only pleasant warmth. After the first time, within a week, about half of all the vegetation in the treated areas had fallen off. To completely get rid of it, I had to do about 12 more procedures. Now they don't grow at all, which makes me very happy. I advise everyone!"

Natalya, Saratov:

“I thought that I had tried every possible way to remove unwanted hair from my body.
But progress in science is obvious, since I recently learned about the emergence of a new technology called AFT hair removal. With its help you can actually get rid of hair completely. Moreover, the procedure is completely painless. I decided to try it and did not regret it. The result did not take long to wait - already on the seventh day, the hairs began to fall off spontaneously under the arms. I also treated the bikini area, so about 50% of the hair disappeared there. And I managed to get rid of the rest after 10 subsequent sessions.

I haven't done anything for a year now. I plan to have a maintenance procedure soon. It is worth noting a certain nuance - you should not sunbathe before hair removal. Therefore, it’s good that I’ve been doing it since October and managed to transform myself before the onset of the beach season.”

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