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Hair Removal
Imagine not having to shave, tweeze,
wax or go through electrolysis again
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL™) technology offers
a gentle, non-invasive, long-lasting solution
to unwanted hair on the face, back, legs,
bikini line or any other body area. Based on
technology used for nearly a decade in the
treatment of port-wine stains and other
birthmarks, IPL™ photoepilation has been
performed safely for many years, effectively
eliminating dozens of hairs with each pulse.
How does IPL remove hair?
Highly controlled flashes of light are selectively absorbed by
hair-filled follicles lying below the surface of the skin. The absorbed
light heats the hair, which damages or destroys the regrowth
potential of the follicle. All without damaging the surrounding tissue.
What happens during a treatment?
Your treatment begins by trimming
away the hair above the skin.
You may be asked to wear eye pads
to protect your eyes from the
bright light.
Next, a cold gel (similar to
ultrasound gel) is spread over the
treatment area. The IPL™ handpiece
is then applied to your skin and pulses of light begin disabling
your unwanted hair. When the gel is removed, much of the hair
is wiped off with it. The remaining hair in the treated area falls
out over the next week or two.
What does the treatment feel like?
Each pulse of light feels like a slight sting or pinch, similar to the
snap of a rubber band. No local anaesthetic is required and
most people tolerate the treatment well.
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