What is IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)?

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatments in the right hands are an effective, non-invasive procedure used to permanently reduce unwanted hair and improve many skin conditions. It uses specific wavelengths of light which are absorbed into melanin (the dark pigment in your hair and skin) and haemoglobin (the red colour in your blood vessels). This light converts to heat, which selectively damages the target cells whilst leaving the surrounding skin unaffected.

 

 

What can IPL (intense pulsed light) treat?

• Flat, benign pigmented lesions (freckles, sunspots and general pigmentation)
• Facial vascular lesions (spider veins, red spots and broken capillaries)
• Diffuse redness, rosacea and red scarring
• Poikiloderma (redness, pigmentation and a spotty look to the neck and/or décolletage)
• Unwanted dark facial and body hair
• Uneven skin colouring
• Sun damage

IPL Permanent Hair Removal

Excessive or unsightly facial and body hair can be upsetting and uncomfortable for men and women, as well as being difficult and inconvenient to remove. There are many methods of hair removal though most are messy and temporary. IPL and LASER treatments are the safest and most effective way to permanently reduce unwanted facial and body hair fast. So you can wear the clothes you want with the confidence of knowing you have smooth, hair free skin.

If you would like further information, we recommend you come and see us for a consultation where we will discuss this in more detail and will be happy to answer any further questions you may have.

What is IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Permanent Hair Removal?

IPL permanent hair removal or permanent hair reduction; is a popular, non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to permanently reduce unwanted facial and body hair without affecting the surrounding skin.

How does it work?

IPL permanent hair removal works on the ‘Theory of Extended Photothermolysis’. This occurs when the melanin (the dark pigments) in your hair absorbs the light and converts to heat, which radiates to the surrounding cells that form the hair. If enough heat is produced it will destroy these cells, thus preventing further hair growth. If only low energies are used the hair growth will only be temporarily retarded with no permanent long-term results.

What are the benefits of IPL Permanent Hair Removal?

• No need for messy waxes or gels
• Permanently reduce unwanted facial and body hair
• No embarrassing stubble
• Great for sufferers of ingrown hairs
• Clean, smooth skin
• Reduces the frequency of shaving
• Feel cooler and more comfortable
• Be ready for any occasion

Is your skin suitable for IPL treatment?

The ideal candidate for IPL permanent hair removal has a lighter skin type with dark hair.

How should you prepare for the treatment?

• Discontinue sun exposure 4 weeks prior to your treatment.
• Do not use fake tan 1-2 weeks prior to your treatment.
• Use an SPF 30 daily.
• Do not wax, tweeze or pluck the hair for 4 weeks prior to your treatment.
• Shaving or depilatory creams are fine and you will need to shave the treatment site before your IPL session.

What happens to the hair after the treatment?

• The hair will appear to grow very slowly for approximately 2 to 4 weeks (this is the treated hair being pushed out of the follicle, not new growth)
• All the hair should then fall out (Any hair that doesn’t may have been missed, not have received enough energy to destroy the cells, or was too light, too fine or too deeply rooted)
• You should then enjoy a hair free period of approximately 3 to 6 weeks.
• New growth will begin to appear and is treated at the next session. (After each treatment a certain percentage of hair will not grow back).
• This cycle takes approximately 10-12 weeks for body hair, but is generally much shorter for hair on the face.

What sort of results can I expect?

IPL and LASER hair removal only affects the hair that is actively growing. At any given time, there is only a certain percentage of hair in this stage, called ‘Anagen’. This is why treatments must be performed over a number of sessions, with a specific time span between treatments.

No IPL or LASER system will achieve 100% permanent hair removal though you can expect a 70% to 90% reduction and what hair is remaining is generally much lighter and finer.

How many treatments will I need?

The number of sessions required, depends on your skin and hair colour and how your body responds to the treatments. The following is used as a guide only.

Anywhere from 6 to 12 sessions depending on your skin type and hair colour.

White/Grey/Red Hair –  Is NOT suitable for IPL.

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