Laser epilation - Vectus laser

– fresh tan and use of self-tanner
– pregnancy, breastfeeding
– interrupted epidermal continuity
– epilepsy
– medicines, photosensitising herbs
– retinoid therapy
– taking medication that reduces blood clotting
– psoriasis, vitiligo
– diabetes
– scars
– active skin infections
– pacemaker
– fresh surgical procedures

The Vectus laser used for laser hair removal is safety certified and therefore has no adverse effects on the body. As for soreness, it depends on the individual’s pain threshold.

Before the first laser epilation treatment the selected body part should be shaved, leaving a small fragment of skin with hair, approx. 2cm x 2cm so that the cosmetologist can select the appropriate laser beam parameters.

Prior to epilation you will be asked to fill in a client card and informed of the procedure for performing the treatment.

WHAT DOES VECTUS™ LASER HAIR REMOVAL LOOK LIKE?

Vectus™ is a diode laser with a wavelength of 810 nm. It has a high affinity for melanin, the pigment of hair. The light is absorbed by the pigment, which consequently leads to photothermolysis (thermal destruction) of the hair follicle.

Before the treatment, the Skintel™ reader is applied to the patient’s skin in the area from which hair will be removed. It determines the melanin level and based on this reading the individual treatment parameters are automatically set. This allows the use of optimum energy with maximum safety and no risk of burns.

Depending on the treatment area, the appropriate head size is selected. When working on large areas, e.g. legs, the large head is used, and on small areas, e.g. the moustache, the precise small head is used.

The head is applied to the skin and a pulse of light is sent out. The head is finished with a thick layer of sapphire glass, which has cooling properties. Combined with contact cooling technology, it ensures patient comfort during the procedure.

The treatment is very quick. For example, removing hair from a man’s back takes about 3 minutes!!!

POST-OPERATIVE MANAGEMENT

Immediately after the treatment the skin may be slightly reddened. A mild sensation similar to a sunburn is expected after treatment. It usually lasts from 2 to 24 hours, but can last up to 72 hours. Mild swelling and redness may also occur, usually subsiding within 2 to 3 days.

It is recommended to avoid the following activities until the redness subsides:

– the application of cosmetics to the treatment area,

– swimming, especially in artificial pools containing chemicals,

– hot tubs, visits to the jacuzzi or sauna,

– activities that increase sweating or raise body temperature,

– exposure to the sun or tanning of the skin after treatment. Apply cosmetics with an SPF of 45 or higher to prevent skin tone changes.

You can bathe in the bath and shower as before, but your skin may be sensitive to temperature after the treatment.

There may be a sensation of hair growth, lasting from seven to thirty days after treatment. It is the laser-treated hair that is removed from the skin.

The number of treatments with Vectus laser hair removal depends on the colour and structure of the hair, but it is recommended to carry out about 4-6 treatments.

Yes, Vectus laser hair removal can be done in summer if the areas are not exposed to the sun. You should also remember to use high UV filters.

The Cynosure Vectus™ laser is an enhanced version of the Light Sheer Duet system. The modern diodes and photon emission system used in the Vectus laser make it the most modern and safest depilation laser, surpassing its Light Sheer Duet technology. Cynosure has worked for ten years to create the best permanent hair removal system. As a medical device, Vectus™ is a pioneer among lasers and enjoys the highest efficacy in the world, thanks to its ability to use the highest treatment parameters. The innovative solution in the Vectus™ device is the patented Photon Recycling technology which reuses the light beam. During the treatment, the skin reflects up to 80% of the energy emitted by the laser. By incorporating a system of mirrors in the head, the entire impulse is reflected back into the skin, thus increasing the effectiveness of the treatment. As a result, fewer treatments are needed compared to older laser models. Vectus™ is the only one equipped with Skintel™, a reader of active melanin in the skin. It determines the level of melanin and, based on the reading, automatically selects the optimal treatment parameters. With this measurement, the treatment settings are individually selected. The specific parameters allow the application of higher energy, without the risk of burning, the treatment is more effective and safe. The Advanced Contact Cooling system used in the head ensures high comfort of the treatment by cooling the skin before, during and after the light emission. The contact cooling used in the head, maintained throughout the procedure at a level from 0oC to 5oC, guarantees a high level of safety. In contrast, the Light Sheer laser has a Chill Tip system that cools the upper layer of skin only before and after each pulse. Patients rate the treatment as comfortable using the Vectus™, while they claim that epilation with the Light Sheer laser is painful. The larger head of the Vectus™ laser makes the treatment time significantly shorter, for example, whole leg epilation can be performed in just 45 minutes, whereas with the Light Sheer laser the same area takes 3 hours.

The Vectus™ laser even eliminates light and red hair. In contrast, Light Sheer only removes dark and coarse hair.

In summary, the Vectus™ laser is an upgrade of the Light Sheer Duet laser which makes it the most effective and safest laser in the world.

The differences between the Vectus™ diode laser and IPL light are huge. The light waves of the diode laser have the same length and a small divergence and therefore act in a targeted manner on the hair, specifically on its pigment, without harming the surrounding tissues. The effectiveness of laser epilation reaches up to 95%. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is not a laser, although it is often mistakenly referred to as such. In fact, the patient is treated with an xenon lamp which sends out waves of different lengths and thus heats up the surrounding tissues. The light beam is absorbed not only by the hair’s melanin but also by the surrounding area.

In summary, the most important difference between Vectus™ and IPL lies in their effectiveness and the number of laser hair removal treatments that need to be performed. Independent sources state that an average of 3 or more treatments with polychromatic lamps should be performed per 1 laser treatment.