How does laser hair removal with Moveo technology work?

Removing unwanted body hair is one of the most popular services in aesthetic medicine. Many methods have been developed to make the skin tender, smooth, and silky.

For the LaserVille salon network, we have chosen a laser that operates on Moveo technology.

This is the Motus AX alexandrite system, designed by the Italian company Deka. Its main advantage is painless hair removal combined with high efficiency. Additionally, the procedure is very fast and safe.

What is the essence of Moveo technology, why is a sapphire tip needed, and how does this laser differ from a conventional alexandrite laser – find out in our article.

How does hair removal work?

During laser hair removal, the laser beam is absorbed by the melanin contained in the hair follicle.

The pigment heats up and begins to destroy neighboring cells responsible for growth or nearby vessels that supply nutrients to the follicle.

The root is destroyed, and the hair falls out within 10-21 days. This action occurs only during the active growth phase.

However, hair on the human body is in different states – anagen (active growth phase), catagen (transition phase), and telogen (when the hair is preparing to fall out and begin a new cycle of active growth).

Therefore, after the first procedure, not all hair disappears – a cycle of sessions is needed. To “catch” the maximum number of hair follicles in the active growth phase and remove them, the specialist recommends specific intervals within the course.

Why does laser hair removal on other lasers often cause pain?

As we have already established, to make the hair fall out, the follicle is affected by a focused high-power laser pulse. Such an action often causes painful sensations.

The energy emitted by the laser system with a wavelength of visible or near-infrared radiation is reflected on the skin.
When the light-thermal radiation interacts with surface tissues, the concept of direct reflection coefficient is used.

Simply put, during epilation, the skin reflects light, and the laser beam loses a significant amount of pulse energy before reaching the follicle.

The target for alexandrite radiation is melanin contained in melanosomes (skin cells that produce the pigment melanin) and melanocytes (organelles containing melanin and other light-absorbing pigments).

Depending on the skin phototype of a person, the reflection coefficient in response to laser radiation exposure differs, as the melanin content varies.

At a wavelength of 755 nm of a conventional alexandrite laser and melanin content at 8% (according to phototype III), the reflection percentage is over 50%.

This means that a significant part of the energy is lost during the procedure. This loss is caused by the high variability between the skin and air reflection coefficients on the surface.

How can the impact on the follicle be increased? This is where the revolutionary Moveo technology comes into play.

Briefly about Moveo technology and the sapphire tip

The Moveo handpiece is designed to eliminate the problem described above. The technology, patented by Deka, optimizes the interaction of laser radiation with the skin and doubles the efficiency of energy transfer. This is facilitated by the sapphire stone built into the Moveo nozzle. When in contact with the skin, it reduces the reflection coefficient and, thus, decreases energy loss.
Now about the speed of the procedure. It depends on the laser power. The higher the power, the less time the procedure takes.

Therefore, most modern systems operate on the principle of high energy and low pulse frequency.

However, a significant drawback is the painful sensations and the risk of getting thermal burns, especially for people with dark skin.

There are also lasers, on the contrary, with low power and high pulse frequency. However, with this method, the number of procedures and session time increase.

The Motus AX device solves both issues at once. It is equipped with a high pulse frequency at a low light flux level. And the built-in contact system cools the tip to 15°C.

Thus, one skin area can be treated 6-8 times to gradually raise the follicle temperature to the critical level, leading to its destruction but without overheating the surrounding tissues.

You do not experience discomfort during epilation, and the risk of scars, burns, and pain is eliminated. There is only a pleasant stroking sensation.

Visit one of our salons and experience the painlessness and effectiveness of the procedure for yourself.