Unwanted hair in various areas is a concern for many people, whether it be armpit hair, arm hair, leg hair, or other areas, which affects confidence and skin beauty. Traditional hair removal methods such as shaving, plucking, or waxing often provide only temporary results and may cause subsequent problems such as ingrown hairs, chicken skin, or skin inflammation. Laser hair removal innovation has therefore become a highly popular alternative, and one of the most outstanding technologies is the Program Diode Laser. So, what is Program Diode? What is its working principle, and who does it answer the needs for? Let’s take a look.
Program Diode is a hair removal technology using laser light energy with various wavelengths (ranging from 800-1,350 nanometers) fired into the skin to directly destroy hair root cells. This slows down the new hair growth cycle; new hair growing back will be thinner and gradually decrease in quantity until almost invisible. It is considered a hair removal method that provides long-term results and high efficiency.
The working principle of the Diode laser is using a process called “Selective Photothermolysis”.
The machine emits light energy in a wavelength range designed to be best absorbed by melanin pigment in the hair root. When the hair root absorbs the light energy, the energy transforms into heat to destroy the hair root cells and the blood vessels nourishing them. This causes the hair root to atrophy and stop growing without damaging the surrounding skin tissue.
Knowing all the steps will help us prepare correctly and better understand the working process of this procedure.
| Area | 1 Session | 6 Session | 12 Session |
| Armpits / Underarms | 990 | 3990 | 5990 |
| Mustache / Upper Lip | 1490 | 5990 | 9990 |
| Arms – Upper or Lower | 1290 | 5990 | 7990 |
| Legs – Upper or Lower | 1490 | 7990 | 10990 |
| Full Face | 2490 | 10990 | 17990 |
| Bikini Line | 1490 | 6990 | 8990 |
| Brazillian | 1990 | 8990 | 12990 |
| Hollywood | 2490 | 9900 | 14990 |
| 3 Areas Package | 2990 | 12990 | 19990 |
The sensation during Program Diode Laser is mostly not painful, but rather a warm feeling on the skin, similar to a light rubber band snap. Because the machine has a cooling system, it helps reduce pain and prevents skin burns, making it a more comfortable procedure than other types of lasers.
Generally, Program Diode Laser is recommended to be done continuously for about 5–8 sessions, with an interval of about 4–6 weeks between each session. This allows the laser to comprehensively remove hair during the growth phase. After completing the course, the amount of hair will permanently decrease.
The difference between Program YAG and Program Diode is the energy wavelength range. Program YAG Laser has a single wavelength of 1,064 nanometers, which goes deep and is suitable for very dark skin but feels more painful.On the other hand, Program Diode Laser has multiple wavelength ranges, making it adaptable for various uses and gentler, thus suitable for most skin types.
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