Apogee Hair Removal in Seosuwon: 3 Settings to Check Before the Shot Count

Shot count is determined by area size, while settings are determined by skin and hair condition. For Apogee hair removal, the size of the area to be treated and the extent of hair growth determine the shot count, while the wavelength, energy intensity, and pulse duration are determined based on skin tone and hair thickness.

If you're looking into Apogee hair removal in Seosuwon, it helps your consultation to check what settings suit your skin and hair first, rather than focusing on the shot count number. At your consultation, ask about the shot count as well as which wavelength is used and how the intensity is decided.

• The Apogee Elite Plus is equipped with two wavelengths, 755nm and 1064nm, and the wavelength is chosen based on skin and hair condition.
• The goal isn't to set the energy intensity as high as possible — it's adjusted so heat concentrates in the hair within a range the skin can tolerate.
• Shot count is determined by the area's size and hair distribution, and it varies greatly between the face and body.

How Is the Wavelength Chosen?

The Apogee Elite Plus used for this treatment is a laser hair removal device that uses two wavelengths: 755nm Alexandrite and 1064nm Nd:YAG. 755nm is well absorbed by melanin in the hair, while 1064nm reaches deeper into the skin while being absorbed less by pigment on the skin's surface.

Which wavelength to use is decided based on the situation — for example, fair skin with dark hair, darker or sunburned skin, or hair roots that sit deep. Even for the same person, the wavelength may be changed depending on the area or session.

Which wavelength to use is decided by the medical staff after checking skin tone and hair depth during the examination. If the area changes during treatment, settings are readjusted accordingly.

What Determines the Energy Intensity and Pulse Duration?

Laser settings include intensity, pulse duration, the area the light covers, and cooling, all together. If hair is thick and dark, heat concentrates well in the hair, and if hair is fine or skin tone is darker, the duration and intensity are adjusted so the skin doesn't also absorb the heat.

• First, skin tone and recent sun exposure are checked.
• Hair thickness, color, and density are checked.
• The depth at which the hair root sits is also considered.
• Settings are divided according to skin thickness and sensitivity for each area.
• The reaction from previous sessions and how much hair has been reduced are also factored in.

Setting the pulse duration slightly longer can help reduce heat from concentrating all at once on the skin's surface, so for darker skin tones, this is adjusted together with the intensity. At first, a test shot may be fired on part of the area to check the skin's reaction before the overall settings are decided.

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How Does Shot Count Differ Between the Face and Body?

One shot refers to a single pulse of light, and the shot count is the amount needed to evenly cover the area once. A small area like the philtrum or chin is finished with fewer shots, while a large area like the legs or back requires more shots.

For the body, the light coverage area is often set wide for each pulse, so the shot count can end up lower than you might expect relative to the size treated. The face has more contours, so a smaller coverage area is sometimes used for a more detailed approach.

Firing repeatedly on the same spot causes heat to build up and raises the risk of burns, so simply increasing the shot count doesn't speed up results. The standard is to cover the whole area evenly without missing any spots.

What Reactions or Side Effects Can Occur Depending on Intensity and Wavelength?

Even with correct settings, redness, swelling around the follicles, and warmth are common right after treatment, and these usually settle within a day or two. Areas with more thick hair can show more noticeable swelling.

If the skin receives more heat, blisters, scabbing, or pigmentation darkening or lightening can rarely occur. Follicle inflammation, and rarely a reaction where hair appears to look thicker, have also been reported, so letting us know about any previous reaction before your next session helps us adjust the settings. Reactions vary from person to person.

If you're continuing sessions in Seosuwon, remember any area where your reaction was stronger. This helps in setting different parameters for each area.

Information That Helps With Settings If You Share It Before Your Consultation in Seosuwon

• Please let us know the areas and extent you'd like treated.
• Please tell us about the number of sessions and reactions from any laser hair removal you've had before.
• Please let us know if you've recently been sunburned or have been tanning.
• If your skin tends to flush easily or holds onto pigmentation easily, that's also useful to know.
• If you're taking any medications or have any skin conditions, please let us know those too.

Even if you don't know your past settings, it's enough to remember the number of sessions you had and how you reacted. The wavelength, intensity, and shot count are decided with the medical staff after an examination of your skin and hair.

FAQ

Q. Are both wavelengths used together at once?

A. Depending on skin and hair condition, treatment may use just one wavelength or a different wavelength for each area. How treatment proceeds is decided after an examination.

Q. How long does facial treatment take?

A. It varies depending on the area, but facial treatment usually takes under 30 minutes. If numbing cream is used, that adds extra waiting time.

Q. Can Apogee hair removal be done on both the face and body?

A. Yes, it can be done on both the face and body, with the wavelength, settings, and light coverage area set differently depending on the area.

Q. Can I find out the shot count before my consultation?

A. This can only be determined after directly examining the area and the extent of hair growth, so it's usually explained after the examination. Please also note that it can change from session to session.

Q. Is a test shot done every single time?

A. This is mainly done for the first session or when settings are changed significantly, and may be skipped if your previous reaction was stable. If your skin condition has changed, it's checked again.

Summary

The shot count for Apogee hair removal is the amount needed to cover the area, while the wavelength, intensity, and pulse duration are set to match your skin and hair condition. If you have a consultation coming up in Seosuwon, ask about the criteria behind the settings before asking about the number.

It's also common for the shot count to change from session to session as part of the process of hair reduction. Reactions and changes related to settings vary from person to person.

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