Laser Hair Removal
What is laser hair removal? > Back To Top
Laser hair removal is the use of laser energy to produce permanent hair reduction. Epila emits light energy that is absorbed by the melanin pigment, resulting in rapid heating of the hair follicle. The heat destroys the papillae (hair follicles) that are responsible for hair growth.
Is there a difference between Epila and laser hair removal? > Back To Top
Epila uses the same technology used in commercial laser hair removal systems in clinics worldwide; however permanent laser hair reduction can be accomplished at a fraction of the price with Epila since you are not paying an hourly rate to a clinic. Furthermore, all laser hair removal may require several sessions to achieve permanent hair removal. Traditionally you could have to pay many times to have one area treated; however with Epila you can use it yourself as many times as you need for one price.
Does the hair grow back? > Back To Top
Epila laser destroys the entire part of the follicle responsible for the growth of new hair; however hairs that may have been dormant during your previous laser hair removal session may later be in the growth phase and re-grow. Having Epila at home makes it easy to treat the desired area again, destroying the remaining hair follicles.
Does laser hair removal hurt? > Back To Top
For most people, the pain - similar to a rubber band snapping on the skin - is quite tolerable. Epila even allows you to adjust the laser intensity (Low, Medium, High) to make possible discomfort more tolerable if you’re more sensitive.
How many treatments are needed? > Back To Top
The average number of sessions to achieve permanent hair reduction in 80-90 percent of laser hair removal candidates is approximately 2 to 3 monthly sessions in total. The time needed for each session depends on the area treated, however it takes approximately one hour to treat one leg.
Can Epila be used by Men? > Back To Top
Yes; Epila can be used by both Men and Women. In fact, almost half of all satisfied Epila users are Men.
Will Laser Hair Removal work for me? > Back To Top
Epila works for both Women and Men. Due to the fact that a laser targets melanin, the more melanin an individual has in his/her hair, the more effective a laser will be. Light skin and dark hair are the best combination for laser hair removal, however Epila uses a diode laser which has a longer wavelength than other lasers used for hair removal, which may improve treatment results even on the darkest skin types.
What is "Melanin"? > Back To Top
Melanin exists in the plant, animal and protista kingdoms, where, among other functions, it serves as a dark pigment. This pigment is visible in human hair and is the primary determinant of human skin color. The process of laser hair removal works by directing the laser onto the skin, where the laser high-energy light becomes absorbed by melanin located in the hair follicles. Once absorbed, the light transforms into heat, destroying the entire part of the follicle responsible for the growth of new hair.
What does "Diode" mean? > Back To Top
Diode is a type of laser Epila uses. The diode laser is a very efficient technology contains small diodes or semiconductors that are arranged together to produce light. The diode laser has a longer wavelength than other lasers used for hair removal, which may improve treatment results on darker skin types.