Laser Facial Hair Removal

Laser Alexandrite sessions are repeated approximately every 1-2 months. In hormone-dependent areas such as the face, chest and abdomen, hair reduction is slower compared to Laser Hair Removal on bikini, legs and arms for which a smaller number of sessions are required and even complete hair elimination can be achieved in as little as 6 sessions.

Generally, on the face about 10 sessions are required to eliminate unwanted hair. In the case of a hormonal disorder such as polycystic ovary syndrome or hyperandrogenemia the number of sessions required may be increased.

In cases where hormonal disorders coexist, the only permanent hair removal solution is laser facial hair removal with alexandrite laser.

• A temporary erythema may occur which subsides over the next few days.
• Moisturising creams recommended by the dermatologist and sunscreen to protect the area from the sun should be used.

• Removal of dark tattoos, using the most specialized Alexandrite Laser Q Switch type.
• Treatment of melanchromatic skin lesions such as blemishes, spots, freckles, melanchromatic seborrheic hyperkeratosis and melasma.
• Treatment of individual cases of purple or cyan-coloured spider veins of the lower limbs.
• Hair Removal in cases of overhair or shaggy hair due to hormonal disorders.
• Hair Removal in cases with a history of papillomas and warts in order to prevent their spread.
• Hair Removal in cases of medical issues such as facial and body folliculitis and coccygeal cyst.

• Facial Hair Removal with Laser Alexandrite is the only medical method of getting rid of unwanted hair and according to the recent legislation, the use of the laser is exclusively in medical practices and medical clinics with the presence of a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
•   Unlike other methods of photodepilation such as photolysis or IPL, Alexandrite Laser Hair Removal does not require shaving the facial area where the treatment is applied, which causes deterioration and growth of hair.  
• The method promises fast and painless results. Depending on the area of application, it is possible to achieve complete elimination of facial hair even in less than 10 sessions.  
• The Alexandrite Laser is ideal for hair removal in facial areas such as the eyebrows and mid-forehead, where the application of other photolysis methods is impossible.

Adverse effects from Alexandrite laser hair removal only occur when the doctor’s instructions are not followed by the patient or when the procedure is not performed by an experienced operator under the supervision of a dermatologist.

Potential side effects of facial hair removal with laser Alexandrite are completely reversible and include transient erythema and periorbital edema that resolves a few hours after treatment. More persistent irritation may require more time to subside.

Hypochromia or hyperpigmentation may occur if the patient is exposed to the sun immediately after treatment without sun protection.

The operating principle of all lasers is the selective absorption of their light beam by a specific color. Unfortunately, white hairs cannot absorb the laser light and as a result they are resistant to treatment.

In this case we apply a special technique of removing white hair, which is called Punch white hair removal. This technique is applied exclusively at Cosmetic Derma Medicine and has a permanent effect in eliminating white hairs in a few sessions.

Cosmetic Derma Medicine Medical Group is the largest and most modern medical group with experienced and qualified physicians. It holds certifications from International Organizations and has been honored with many awards in Greece and abroad for the quality of services, contribution to employment as well as to medical tourism.

Cosmetic Derma Medicine currently has the largest “fleet” of the most modern and latest generation Alexandrite laser hair removal machines in its clinics in Greece and Cyprus.

The applications of laser facial hair removal are done under the supervision of a dermatologist ensuring safety, excellent application and results in the treatments offered.