{"id":1335,"count":4,"description":"","link":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/categories\/laserepilatsioon-en\/","name":"Laser Hair Removal","slug":"laserepilatsioon-en","taxonomy":"product_cat","parent":0,"meta":{"melior_seo_intro":"Laser hair removal reduces hair growth by directing light energy into the hair follicle. At Melior Clinics in Tallinn two technologies are used: the RL Secret 808 nm diode laser and the ELOS Plus Motif device, which combines a light pulse with radiofrequency. Treatments are available for women and men on the face, body and bikini area.","melior_seo_body":"<h2>What laser hair removal is and how it works<\/h2><p>Light energy is absorbed by the hair pigment, melanin, and turns into heat that damages the follicle, so it stops growing hair or grows a finer one. Only hairs in the active growth phase respond, which is why a course of sessions is needed.<\/p><p>Melior Clinics uses two technologies. The RL Secret diode laser works at a single wavelength of 808 nm and cools the skin during treatment. ELOS Plus Motif combines a broad-spectrum light pulse (IPL) with bipolar radiofrequency (RF). The right method depends on skin tone, hair colour and thickness and the area, and is chosen at the consultation.<\/p><h2>Laser hair removal at Melior Clinics<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/teenus-toode\/laser-hair-removal\/\">Diode laser hair removal for women<\/a> \u2013 face, underarms, arms, legs, bikini<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/teenus-toode\/diode-laser-hair-removal-for-men\/\">Diode laser hair removal for men<\/a> \u2013 back, chest, abdomen, shoulders, neck<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/teenus-toode\/elos-plus-motif-laser-hair-removal-for-women\/\">ELOS Plus Motif laser hair removal for women<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/teenus-toode\/laserepilatsioon-meestele\/\">ELOS Plus Motif laser hair removal for men<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/prices\/\">Prices by area are listed in the price list<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h2>What the treatment involves<\/h2><p>The first visit includes a consultation about skin and hair type, medication and recent sun exposure. The area is shaved 1\u20132 days before, leaving about 1\u20132 mm of hair; the face usually needs no shaving. Waxing, plucking and epilators are avoided for 3\u20134 weeks before and throughout the course, as the laser needs the hair in the follicle.<\/p><p>Session length depends on the size of the area; an ELOS session, for example, takes 30\u2013150 minutes. Anaesthesia is not usually needed, and the diode laser has a cooling system. With the diode laser, 6\u20138 sessions 4\u20136 weeks apart are usually recommended; with ELOS the number depends on the area, for example 3\u20134 for the underarms and 6\u201312 for the bikini area.<\/p><h2>When the treatment is not suitable<\/h2><ul><li>pregnancy and breastfeeding;<\/li><li>tanned or self-tanned skin, recent sunbeds or peels;<\/li><li>light-sensitising medicines (such as some antibiotics) or light allergy;<\/li><li>acute skin inflammation, active herpes or infection in the area;<\/li><li>tattoos in the treatment area (they are skipped or covered);<\/li><li>oncological disease;<\/li><li>for ELOS, also metal implants, a pacemaker and clotting disorders.<\/li><\/ul><p>The final decision is made by the specialist at the consultation.<\/p><h2>After the treatment<\/h2><p>Mild redness, warmth and slight swelling around the follicles are common and usually settle within a few hours. Treated hairs fall out over 2\u20133 weeks. The usual recommendations are:<\/p><ul><li>no alcohol-based products (including deodorant) or strenuous exercise for 24 hours;<\/li><li>no sauna or pool for 3 days;<\/li><li>no sunbathing or sunbeds for 2\u20133 weeks, and SPF 30\u201350 in the sun;<\/li><li>only shaving between sessions.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2><h3>Does laser hair removal hurt?<\/h3><p>Most patients describe warmth or mild prickling, which can be stronger in sensitive areas such as the bikini line.<\/p><h3>How many sessions are needed?<\/h3><p>Usually 6\u20138 with the diode laser and 3\u201312 with ELOS, 4\u20138 weeks apart. Interrupting the course can weaken the effect, as each session reaches only hairs in the growth phase.<\/p><h3>Is laser hair removal permanent?<\/h3><p>Hair growth is reduced long term, but some follicles may reactivate later, for example with hormonal changes. Regrowing hairs are often finer and lighter; a yearly maintenance session is sometimes needed.<\/p><h3>Can I have laser hair removal in summer or during pregnancy?<\/h3><p>In summer, yes, if the skin is not tanned: sun and sunbeds are avoided for 2\u20133 weeks on either side of each session. The treatment is not done during pregnancy or breastfeeding.<\/p><p>The service is provided by Melior Clinics (Star Company O\u00dc, Estonian Health Board (Terviseamet) licence L04198), Liivalaia 53, Tallinn, Stockmann department store, 5th floor.<\/p>"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat\/1335","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/product_cat"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/melior.ee\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?product_cat=1335"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}