Laser armpit whitening

Laser armpit whitening

Laser armpit whitening | There are many types of plastic surgeries , including rhinoplasty , facial beautification , Hollywood smile , orthodontics , body sculpting or whitening, and among the frequently required plastic surgeries in the field of body whitening, there is laser whitening of the armpits.

The techniques used in cosmetic operations have developed greatly during the last decade, as the transition from surgical interventions to operations performed using advanced techniques such as ultrasound or by laser beams , and these techniques are characterized by the ease of performing the operation, and accordingly we will in this article from the center Istanbul International Aesthetics by highlighting one of the modern operations, which is the laser armpit whitening process.

Causes of blackness under the armpit

Darkness under the armpits has many causes, including:

wearing tight clothes

• As getting used to wearing tight clothes permanently leads to friction of these clothes with the skin, which leads to redness of the skin.
• It can cause inflammation of the skin under the armpit almost permanently, which eventually leads to the darkening of this area.

Overweight:

• Obesity and sagging skin in the armpits cause friction of the skin in the armpits, and thus the darkening of the area.

other reasons:

• Not taking care of the cleanliness of the underarm area from sweat or excess hair, which causes the multiplication of bacteria and fungi that give a dark brown color.
• The person using ineffective creams or razors to remove hair, which leads to darkening of the area under the armpits, as a result of repeated infections.
• Using some deodorants that contain harsh chemicals on the skin, which leads to a tan.
• The person using some creams and ointments of poor quality that cause skin sensitivity and make its color dark.
• Spraying perfumes in the underarm area leads to clogged pores, which causes the skin to darken.
• The color of the skin under the armpits is often darker in people with diabetes, as a result of their intake of large amounts of the hormone insulin, which contributes to the secretion of a large amount of melanin.
• Accumulation of dead skin under the armpits, due to the failure to exfoliate the skin under the armpits.
• Pregnancy for women: Pregnancy in women causes a change in the concentration of hormones, which causes darkening of the skin under the armpits.

Features of laser armpit whitening

The laser armpit whitening process has a number of advantages, which are:

• The laser armpit whitening method is one of the most effective methods, as we get much better results than other whitening methods, whether peeling methods or medical creams.
• The laser armpit whitening method is one of the fastest whitening methods.
• As we only need three to four sessions, in order to get the final results, while natural whitening methods need a long time.
• The laser armpit whitening method is a safe whitening method.
• As it is rare for a person to suffer from complications after the bleaching process, while the rest of the whitening methods have many complications.

Laser armpit whitening damage

The laser armpit whitening process has a number of disadvantages, including:

• The most common symptom of laser underarm whitening is armpit skin redness and tingling, but this symptom only lasts a few hours and then quickly goes away.
• It is possible that the person suffers from the appearance of some pimples and exfoliation in the armpit skin. Where it can develop into some infections, and then it is necessary to see a doctor to get some creams that work to reduce inflammation.
• After laser armpit whitening, some swelling and scars may appear, which is normal, but if these scars worsen and turn into pits, then it is necessary to see a doctor and get more specialized medical treatments, because these scars usually occur due to the wrong use of laser beams, as well. If the swelling persists, the patient can use some medications from the pharmacy that do not require a prescription.
• Some people may suffer from peeling and redness in the armpit skin, and in this case the patient should constantly use moisturizing creams, or use some natural moisturizers such as olive oil.
• It is possible that the person who underwent laser armpit whitening may suffer from a feeling of constant numbness and tingling after the operation, and if this feeling persists for several days, then it is necessary to take painkillers until this feeling goes away.

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My experience with laser armpit whitening

One of the ladies says:

• I was suffering from severe darkening in the armpit area, due to the use of a razor to remove armpit hair.
• In addition to the intense sweating that I was suffering from, after reading about the laser armpit whitening technique.
• I visited the specialized center, and after the doctor revealed my condition, he scheduled the first laser session.
• Where the doctor decided to conduct four sessions with an interval of two weeks between each session.
• Two months after the end of the sessions, the results were better than I expected, as the skin of the armpits became white without any darkening or pigmentation.

How is laser armpit whitening done?

The laser armpit whitening process takes place in several stages, as follows:

Pre-operative stage:

They include the following procedures:

• The patient must discontinue use of topical lightening agents.
• The patient should know that it is not possible to do armpit lightening sessions with laser, if the patient uses sandpaper or chemical peeling sessions.
• The patient should stop using antiperspirants about a week before the first laser session.
• The patient should also remove armpit hair in the manner instructed by the attending physician.
• The patient should stop using creams that contain cortisone.

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Types of lasers used in armpit whitening

There are a number of types of lasers that can be used:

Carbon laser

It is one of the best types of lasers that are used in armpit whitening, as it is used as follows:

• A carbon mask is first placed over the area to be whitened, then we leave the mask to dry completely.
• After that, laser beams of different wavelengths are passed on it, as the laser beams interact with the carbon particles present in the mask.
• Carbon particles penetrate into the skin, where they interact with the fat and dead skin in this area.
• After completing the session, the carbon mask is removed, as it removes dirt, dead skin cells, and impurities, leaving the underarm skin brighter and whiter.
• In addition, the laser beams stimulate the skin to produce collagen, which contributes to revitalizing the skin and restoring its freshness.
• The carbon laser whitening technique has immediate results.

Q-switch laser

• It is one of the types of laser beams that have many uses, such as melasma, freckles, and birthmarks, in addition to whitening the armpits.
• The Q-switch laser is also one of the types that has achieved great effectiveness, because it penetrates deep into the skin.
• We also do not need a large amount of these rays, so it is safer.

Pico laser

• It is one of the types that have been commonly used in recent times to treat and remove tattoos, birthmarks and pigmentation.
• It is also the least type of laser in terms of side effects.

As for the laser session, it takes place according to the following steps:

• First, the doctor cleans the place well.
• Then the doctor waits until the place is completely dry.
• Some doctors may use topical anesthesia, although many patients do not complain of pain during armpit whitening sessions.
• Covering the eyes with special glasses in order to protect them from laser radiation.
• In the event that the laser used is a carbon laser, the armpit must be covered with a mask of carbon particles.
• The duration of the session ranges between 20 and 35 minutes, and the number of sessions required is between 4 and 6 sessions, depending on the case and the laser used.

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Laser armpit whitening cost

The cost of laser armpit whitening does not have a fixed price, as it varies according to the type of device, the degree of pigmentation, and the skill of the doctor:

• However, the average price in Turkey ranges between 100 and 200 dollars.
• While the price in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranges from 500 to 1000 Saudi riyals.