Shaving every morning is a bigger stress than you might think.

Hello.

This is Wi Yeong-jin from Beauty Doctors.

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With the beard that grows back quickly

even after just one day, it becomes dark,

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and if the skin gets irritated,

it leads to more trouble.

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For this reason, many men

consider male laser hair removal.

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However, surprisingly, after receiving treatment 5 or 10 times,

I've heard stories of not seeing much change.

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Why does this result occur?

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Today, I will discuss the reasons in a little more

detail.

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💡 How does male laser hair removal work?

Male laser hair removal is

not just a procedure to remove surface hair.

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It directly destroys the stem cells in the hair follicles

to prevent the hair from regrowing.

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When a specific wavelength of the laser

is absorbed by the melanin in the hair, heat is generated,

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and this heat is transmitted to the hair root and stem cells,

leading to destruction.

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If this process occurs correctly,

the beard gradually becomes finer and less dense,

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and you can feel a noticeable reduction in

the number of shavings.

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However, not everyone

will see the same results.

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Because the thickness and depth of hair, skin thickness, and melanin concentration

determine the required energy intensity and frequency.

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For instance, areas with deep and thick roots like the chin or the philtrum

require stronger energy, while

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thin hairs like vellus hairs require shorter pulse widths and

precise settings.

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If you don't consider these differences and apply treatment uniformly,

the hair removal effect weakens,

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and even after several treatments,

you will experience hair growing back.

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Also, male laser hair removal is not a one-time treatment.

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Hair goes through a cycle of growth – regression – and resting,

so it needs to be treated multiple times.

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Typically, more than 5 to 10 sessions are needed to

feel a significant change.

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⚙️ The first key to male laser hair removal

: Energy control

The biggest factor determining the effectiveness of the treatment is energy settings.

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To completely destroy the stem cells,

sufficient heat is necessary, but

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due to the desire to avoid burns or pigmentation,

it is often done with too weak a strength.

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In such cases, the hair may seem to decrease temporarily, but

eventually, it will grow back.

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On the other hand, if the energy is excessively high,

there is a risk of damaging not only the hair follicles but also

the surrounding skin tissue.

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In this case, side effects such as burns, folliculitis,

and pigmentation can occur.

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Therefore, it is important to accurately assess skin type, hair thickness,

depth, and melanin level and then

individually adjust the energy.

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Men's facial hair is much thicker and has deeper roots than

women's body hair.

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So, if the energy is insufficient, the effect decreases, while

if it's too strong, pain and side effects increase.

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Ultimately, how delicately a skilled medical professional

adjusts the settings will determine

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whether nothing changes after 10 sessions or

whether you feel changes after just a few sessions.

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⚙️ The second key to male laser hair removal

: Equipment

Another easily overlooked factor is

the laser equipment.

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Each device has different wavelengths, pulse durations, and cooling methods,

resulting in significant differences in effectiveness or irritation levels.

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Especially, pulse duration is very important for removing both thick and thin hairs.

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Some older devices have a narrow range for pulse adjustments,

which can lead to inability to effectively remove thin or deep hairs.

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For example, the GentleMax Pro Plus can finely adjust the pulse width in 2ms units,

allowing it to handle not only thick beards but also fine vellus hairs.

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Moreover, during high-power treatments, a gas cooling system is built-in to protect the skin's surface.

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This allows for the safe conduct of high-energy treatments.

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Therefore, if you are considering male laser hair removal,

make sure to check what wavelength the equipment emits,

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and whether it is suitable for your beard type.

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✨ Summary of Key Points

1️⃣ Directly destroy stem cells to

expect semi-permanent effects.

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2️⃣ If the energy is weak, stem cell destruction

does not occur sufficiently.

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3️⃣ Ultimately, what determines the effect is

energy control and equipment selection.

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This has been Wi Yeong-jin.