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Dreaming of ditching razors, cancelling waxing, or leaving depilatory creams behind once and for all? Avoid these 5 common mistakes to ensure best results!
Apr 16, 2020
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Taking care of body hair is a part of everyone’s beauty routine. However, hair removal can oftentimes be a nuisance, not to mention messy, painful, and ineffective, but it doesn’t have to be! Let us outline the pros and cons of some of today’s most common methods of hair removal options.
Pros: Shaving may be the cheapest method per session and the simplest option. Plus, it doesn’t hurt (unless you nick yourself), is quick, and it’s the easiest travel option. Take a look at this blog for some stress-free shaving tips.
Cons: The cost of cartridges, shaving cream, and exfoliating products to prevent ingrown hairs can easily add up, especially over time. Skin irritation and cuts are common post shave and razor bumps are not an uncommon occurrence. Plus, there are some sensitive areas a razor just shouldn’t touch. The other big downside of shaving is that it needs to be done often, every two to five days depending on the area and how quickly your hair grows.
Pros: Silky smooth results and reduced hair growth over time are the two main pros of waxing.
Cons: Unsurprisingly, pulling hair out right from the root is painful. Skin irritation, including redness, bleeding, and blisters, is common following waxing, because this method removes the top layer of skin along with your hair. While you may find your hair growing back finer than before, you’ll still have to commit to waxing approximately every three weeks. If you go to appointments at a professional waxing bar periodically, the costs can quickly add up.
Pros: Threading is the best option for small areas that require definition, like your eyebrows, and usually results in less redness than waxing. Hair often grows back finer than it was before.
Cons: This hair removal method isn’t an option for larger areas, so it is very limited in where it can be applied to. Of course, because you’re still pulling hair out from the root, threading can be painful and tugging at the skin can cause pustules. Threading can also cause cuts on the skin if not done properly.
Pros: Depilatory creams remove hair by destroying the shaft. These creams are fairly affordable and easy to use once you get the hang of it.
Cons: Relying on chemical reactions to break down the hair shaft, depilatory creams can cause skin irritation, especially if you have a sensitive skin type. If you leave the cream on for longer than the package states or on a dry or damaged patch of skin, chemical burns and scabbing can happen too. These creams can also be messy, and they often don’t smell great.
Pros: This method works well for hair reduction and has been shown to work well for all skin tones, even darker complexions, since it doesn’t target pigment.
Cons: Electrolysis delivers an electrical charge through a small wire to a single hair follicle to destroy the underlying root. The process can be painful, it can cause skin irritation, and treatment of larger areas can be time-consuming because each follicle is treated separately. Pigmentation is also common following electrolysis and as many as 30 sessions, if not more, may be needed for it to work, depending on how your hair grows and the area being treated.
Pros: : Lower cost, the convenience factor, and the fact that it is a do-it-yourself option is appealing to many people.
Cons: These pulsed light devices target melanin using a broad spectrum. They risk damage to the skin surrounding the hair follicle for those with darker or tanned skin tones. There are also limitations on the number of pulses each device can deliver before its cartridge or the entire device must be replaced. For those treating larger areas long-term, the cost can run up much higher than you may expect and could lead to excessive electronic waste.
Pros: While not all laser hair treatments are safe for everyone, diode laser hair removal is safe for all skin tones, even tanned skin. These treatments are also fast with no downtime and minimal discomfort. Delivering energy directly to the hair follicle, the hair pigment absorbs this energy, destroying the follicle and preventing hair growth for hair reduction. These treatments are often performed by an aesthetics professional who will be able to tailor the parameters to your skin and hair type, setting up for a quick and comfortable experience.
Cons: Because hair grows in three phases—anagen (growth), catagen (transitional), and telogen (resting)—and laser hair removal targets follicles in the anagen (growth) phase, you’ll need multiple treatments for permanent hair reduction. After that in the long-run, you can ditch razors, waxes, creams, and tweezers for smooth, stubble-free skin.
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Venus Bliss™ is cleared by the FDA and licensed by Health Canada for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen and flanks in individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or less, with the diode laser applicators. The (MP)2 applicator is cleared by the FDA for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and licensed by Health Canada for temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and temporary cellulite reduction. Venus Bliss™ has CE Mark as a non-invasive medical aesthetic device enabling a comprehensive approach leading to body contouring, addressing fat reduction, skin tightening, circumference reduction, and cellulite reduction.
Venus Versa™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark as a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions and treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions. The HR650/HR650XL and HR690/HR690XL applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The AC Dual applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators on the Venus Versa™ system are cleared by the FDA for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The OctiPolar™ applicator on the Venus Versa™ system is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for temporary body contouring via skin tightening, circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction. The NanoFractional RF™ (Viva) applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.
NeoGraft® is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use in suction-assisted follicular extraction and re-implantation. It is an auto-graft system and can be used on both male and female patients.
ARTAS iX™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use for harvesting hair follicles from the scalp in men diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) who have black or brown straight hair. ARTAS iX™ is intended to assist physicians in identifying and extracting hair follicular units from the scalp during hair transplantation; creating recipient sites; and implanting harvested hair follicles.
Venus Legacy™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV with the OctiPolar™ and DiamondPolar™ applicators, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite with the 4D Body (LB2) and 4D Face (LF2) applicators. It is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, temporary cellulite reduction, and temporary wrinkle reduction.
Venus Velocity™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types.
Venus Fiore™ received regulatory approval in Israel for aesthetic and functional treatment of the vagina, labia and mons pubis. Venus Fiore™ is available for sale in India, Hong Kong, and other selected Asian countries.
Venus Viva™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the treatment of moderate to severe wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.
Venus Freeze Plus™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze Plus™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Heal™ is licensed by Health Canada and can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, such as muscle spasms, back pain, and soft tissue injuries, and results in effects such as pain relief, myorelaxation, increase of local blood circulation, and edema reduction. In the U.S., Venus Heal™ is cleared by the FDA for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, and temporary improvement of local blood circulation. These indications enable the treatment of certain soft tissue injuries and conditions.
Venus Glow™ is cleared by the FDA as a Class I motorized dermabrasion device. It provides a dermal rejuvenation treatment that works to open up and deep-clean pores. Venus Concept is the exclusive distributor for Venus Glow™.
Venus Epileve™ is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types. Venus Epileve™ is also CE-Marked for hirsutism.
Venus Freeze™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Swan™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and licensed by Health Canada for the non-invasive treatment of cellulite reduction, skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of stretch marks.
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