Elos hair removal - what is it? Indications and contraindications

In modern cosmetology, there are many methods for removing unwanted hair from the body. Methods of hair removal are constantly being improved, they use the latest achievements of physics, medicine, chemistry. One of the most modern methods of hair removal is elos hair removal - a combined technique based on the radio frequency, laser and electrochemical varieties of the procedure. Of course, all existing methods have certain contraindications for use. However, when it comes to hair loss technology such as hair removal, contraindications and consequences of a negative nature are minimized. So, what is the methodology presented in? Who is she suitable for? How is the procedure performed?

What is elos hair removal?

Elos hair removal - a technique that combines the properties of optical, radio frequency, electrochemical hair removal. In literal translation, the term sounds like "electro-optical combination." During the procedure, effects are made on body cells containing melanin, as well as on the vessels of the hair follicle. The latter are destroyed, which ensures the cessation of hair growth. Manipulation is carried out using a special apparatus in a beauty salon.

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The combined technique minimizes the use of laser radiation, which positively affects the condition of the skin after the procedure.The possibility of overheating of the tissues and the appearance of a burn is excluded. It is worth noting that elos acts only on the follicle, which is in the stage of growth. Inactive follicles avoid destruction. Therefore, to achieve the result, it is necessary to conduct several procedures of combined exposure.

How is elos hair removal performed?

The procedure is quite comfortable for patients. The person is placed in a chair, puts on dark glasses, after which the doctor treats the skin at the intervention site with a light-transmitting protective gel. Epilation is carried out using special devices. Visually, the operation of the equipment looks like bright flashes of light. Processing is overlapped, with the capture of patches of smooth skin.

The time of the procedure depends on the area of ​​the treated area. Small areas will require 15-20 minutes of operation of the device. Processing the bikini area and legs can take up to 2 hours. In this case, completely the hairs will stop growing only after several similar procedures.

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the advantages of elos-procedures include:

• permanent hair removal, without the need to repeat the course after a few months;
• safety and high efficiency of the technique;
• the ability to remove hair, regardless of their type and color.

The disadvantages of the method of photoelectrochemical hair removal are due to the features of the method. Their list includes:

• the relatively high cost of the procedure;
• the need for several sessions;
• the presence of certain contraindications.

In general, all the disadvantages of ELOS hair removal are formal. They are fully offset by a stable and long-term result of the procedure.

It hurts?

In the absence of contraindications, the elos method is practically painless. During the procedure, the patient feels a slight tingling sensation, which disappears after a few minutes. No pain at the same time. The painlessness is due to the use of a special skin cooling technique. Epilation is carried out without aggressive effects on non-target cells.

How many sessions do you need to make your hair disappear forever?

Many women are wondering how long elos hair removal will take, how many procedures are needed to make hair disappear forever. The answer to this question depends on the color of the hairs and skin, the quality of preparation for the procedure. On average, the owner of fair hair visits the beauty salon four times, dark - 8 times. Skin with a lot of melanin absorbs part of the energy intended for the hair follicle. Therefore, representatives of the black race and nationalities, the hallmark of which is dark skin, are forced to undergo more procedures than women of Caucasian appearance. Sessions are carried out no more than 1 time per month.

Note: before the elos hair removal procedure, it is forbidden to produce any type of depilation effect. Violation of this rule naturally leads to the need for more elos procedures.

Bikini Elos Hair Removal

Hair removal in the bikini zone is one of the most responsible varieties of “elos”. To remove hair, the doctor uses a large amount of cooling cream, as the procedure can deliver some unpleasant sensations to the client (the skin in the bikini area is extremely sensitive). The duration of one hair removal session is 30-60 minutes. The number of sessions can be quite large, since the intensity of exposure in the bikini zone is far from maximum.

Bikini hair removal can be deep or classic. With deep epilation, pubic hair and hair on the genitals, buttocks are removed. A classic bikini includes hair removal around the inguinal folds and back of the thighs. Of course, the option of a deep bikini will require more sessions of elos hair removal and, accordingly, increase their duration.

Elos hair removal on the face

In most cases, the use of laser and elos hair removal on the face is directed against the antennae in the region of the upper lip. Removing unwanted follicles in this area is the fastest and most technically simple. As a rule, the duration of one procedure does not exceed 10-20 minutes. The number of sessions required to achieve a sustainable result varies from 3 to 6. Processing is absolutely painless, since the skin on the face is quite rough and familiar to influences of this kind.

Skin care after the procedure

After the procedure, any irritating effects on the treated skin areas should be avoided.

Contraindicated:

• tanning in direct sunlight;
• skin treatment with cosmetics, rubbing, massage;
• baths, saunas and other thermal effects;
• hair removal by methods other than shaving.

Between hair removal sessions, it is recommended to shave off growing hair and take a cool shower, which has a calming effect on the skin. There is no need for other specific skin treatment methods.

How much is elos hair removal

The cost of hair removal depends on the region of the clinic, the size of the treated area, the features of the coating and the wishes of the patient. The average cost of the procedure in Moscow beauty salons is shown in the table.

Cultivated area	Session cost in Russian rubles
Armpits	3000
Antennae	2400
Deep bikini	9000
Classic bikini	6000
Back	13000
Chest	8000

The indicated prices are not final and may depend on the pricing policy of the beauty salon.

Which is better, laser or elos hair removal?

Laser hair removal and the “elos” technique have their advantages and disadvantages.

Laser hair removal should be chosen by people:

• limited in financial resources;
• having a occurrence of hair follicles at a depth of not more than 3 mm;
• fearing illiterate actions of a doctor.

The last item on the list is the most relevant, since during elos hair removal, intense skin heating occurs. The negative impact of the device is compensated by a cooling gel and the correct selection of the operating mode of the equipment. Illiterate actions of a doctor to select the radiation intensity and dose of the gel can cause skin burns.

Elos hair removal is able to act on deeper follicles, does not dry the skin, with the appropriate qualification of a specialist is completely safe. Therefore, the procedure is indicated with the ineffectiveness of other methods of hair removal and with a sufficiently high level of financial security of the client.

Note: the equipment necessary for the procedure under consideration is not present in every beauty salon. This is the reason for the small distribution of combined hair removal techniques. In most cases, people resort to the laser version of the procedure due to the lack of "elos" in transport accessibility.

Contraindications

The combined method of hair removal is quite a penetrating procedure and has certain contraindications.

These include:

• pregnancy and lactation;
• systemic lupus erythematosus;
• foci of inflammation in the treatment area;
• oncological skin diseases;
• epilepsy
• decompensated diabetes mellitus;
• hypertension with frequent crises.

Also, a relative contraindication can be considered mental illness of the patient in the acute stage. Such people often behave inappropriately, which is dangerous both for themselves and for the specialist who will carry out the procedure. Epilation is possible only after relief of exacerbation.

The elos hair removal procedure is a modern highly effective way to remove excess body hair. In the absence of contraindications and proper preparation, it is completely safe and passes almost painlessly. The only serious drawback of the method is its high cost.However, when considering money, one should not forget that the cost of permanent removal of hair that grows back and forth after traditional hair removal methods over time may turn out to be incomparably higher than the price of several elos procedures!

Doctors reviews

To date, the lifetime of the elos hair removal technique is about 10 years. During this time, the procedure has gained some fame, both among patients and among doctors.

Igor, 36 years old, specialist of the Moscow cosmetology clinic

More recently, we started a new procedure - elos hair removal. There are few clients who have completed the full course of treatment, since hair removal with this method is quite expensive. However, the result of those people still decided to invest in their own beauty, is impressive. Not so long ago, we were visited by a client who passed “Elos” more than a year ago. The visit was for a different reason, however, we asked her how satisfactory the results of hair removal are, after a while. The client was completely satisfied. A visual examination of hair growth in the treated areas was not observed. Conclusion: the procedure shows remarkable results and is justified from an economic point of view.

Svetlana, 32 years old, specialist in innovative techniques in the field of cosmetology

Elos-epilation came into the practice of cosmetologists relatively recently, about 10 years ago. However, during this time the method has repeatedly proved its effectiveness. With the help of combined apparatuses, we are able to destroy the hair follicle located in the deep layers of the skin. Unfortunately, older and less expensive ways of working do not allow for such a profound impact. Despite the high cost, hair removal using the laser-electric effect is popular. The reason for this is the complete disposal of hair in the desired area and the lack of the need to periodically repeat the procedure.

Customer reviews

Feedback from customers who have undergone the elos hair removal procedure also indicates that the technique has the right to life.

Irina, 20 years old, student

From childhood, I was faced with the problem of excess body hair. Unlike most other girls, my hair grew wherever I could - legs, back, bikini zone, arms. Of course, this caused a lot of problems. Shaving, even daily, took a lot of time and did not bring the desired result. There was still a hedgehog of hair on the body.

Earning money in parallel with my studies, I was able to accumulate the necessary amount to undergo hardware hair removal. For a long time I chose which method to prefer, in the end I settled on elos. The prices were unpleasantly surprised, but I wanted to be beautiful, and other methods did not allow to achieve a similar result. It took me 6 treatments, after which the hair growth in all the treated areas stopped completely. Despite the financial costs, my problem was solved efficiently.

Sergey, 40 years old, sales manager

At one time, there was a lot of hair on my chest. Really a lot, more than most other people. Long decided on the procedure of hair removal. Prejudice about the fact that a man shouldn’t be so concerned about his appearance prevented him. In the end, having saved some money, I decided to turn to a cosmetology clinic for help. I was surprised that no one found my request unusual. It turned out that a lot of men turned to them with a similar problem. I was recommended elos hair removal.

It took a little preparation, after which I had the first treatment session. Arriving home, I did not find any noticeable changes and decided that I had spent the money in vain. However, I decided to finish what I started. Require as many as 8 procedures and quite serious financial costs. However, the result has been achieved. Most of the hair left after 4 exposures. Further, the results were polished. 2 years have passed since I visited the cosmetology clinic.The result is still holding steady.