Laser Hair Removal

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Intense Pulse Light Therapy Hair Removal

What is IPL?
The IPL is the acronym for Intense Pulsed Light Therapy. Currently this technology is being effectively used to treat not only Hair Removal, but the various skin disorders covered under the heading of Photorejuvenation. The sub categories include: Vascular Rosacea & Broken Capillaries, Pigmented Lesions, Spider Veins (Telangiec-tasias), Brown Spots (Solar Lentigo/Lentigines), Hyperpigmentation (Melasma).

How does the IPL Soft Light remove hair?
Highly controlled flashes of light energy are selectively absorbed by hair follicles lying below the surface of the skin. The absorbed light heats the hair, which damages and destroys the re-growth potential of the follicle - all without damaging surrounding tissue. Hair follicles are usually in different growth cycles at different times in relation to one another. Since the follicle must in active growth in order to be affected by the laser, several treatments spread over 3 to 6 weeks are required to assure the destruction of all hair follicles. What is reassuring about this technology is that the risk of scarring or pigmentation changes is virtually eliminated.

Are there any possible side effects?
Side effects are rare. You may experience some slight reddening or local swelling at the treatment site, but this typically goes away within hours. On rare occasions, some blistering or bruising may occur, but typically resolves quickly. The skin may also become lighter or darker following treatment, but will generally return to normal within a few weeks. Limiting sun exposure before and after treatments will minimize risk of complications.

What can I expect during a treatment?
It begins by trimming away the hair above the skin. You may be asked to wear dark glasses to protect your eyes from the bright light. Next, a cold gel is spread over the treatment area. The laser hand piece is then applied to your skin and pulses of laser 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 a one to two week period.

Can all hair be treated?
Our state of the art IPL Soft Light offers you customized treatment according to your hair color, texture and body location. Any hair with at least some pigment in it (black, brown, red and even blonde) can be treated effectively.

Does it hurt?
Prior to the IPL application and area to be treated, a cooling gel may be applied to the area to be treated in order to cool the top skin layer. In some areas it is more effective not to use the cooling gel as it is not required. Beauty-Full’s IPL Soft Light has its own cooling system delivered through the handheld applicator directly onto the skin. The skin’s surface is numbed seconds before the light pulse is delivered, making the treatment pain free. The treatment is more effective when the gel is not used, however, for sensitive areas the gel may be preferable to many clients. Once the handheld applicator is over the skin, the light energy heats and damages the hair follicle, typically causing the hair to fall out from the follicle. IPL technology allows our technicians to provide a procedure that is gentle and non-invasive, with nominal side effects.

How large of an area can be effectively treated in one treatment session? IPL can also treat very large areas at one time. Approximately 100 to 200 hairs can be treated with each flash of the light so that large patches of hair on the legs, back and chest can be treated quickly in a single session. It can also be used for small delicate areas as well. Because of the length of time associated with other hair removal treatments, such as electrolysis, IPL may be a fast way to achieve a hair-free look. As with other similar procedures, multiple treatment sessions are typically required for long-lasting hair removal.

Understanding Hair Growth:
Hair is in one of 4 stages of growth at any given time; Anagen, Catagen, Telogen or Early Anagen. Hair's active growth phase is called Anagen. During Anagen, the hair contains an abundance of melanin. Catagen is the regression phase when the lower part of the hair stops growing but is not shed, and the follicle is reabsorbed. The resting phase is called Telogen, during which the old hair falls out in preparation for the development of new hair. The pulsed-light treatments are most effective when hair is in the active or Anagen phase when melanin is abundant. IPL hair removal has excellent long term results. It is very effective and long term hair reduction can be achieved after multiple treatments. It is necessary to return for treatment at intervals of 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the area treated. This ensures that hairs are more likely to be treated in the Active Growth Stage (Anagen) resulting in the best results.

What happens immediately after a treatment?
Other than keeping the treated area protected from sunlight for a few weeks, you can return to your full, normal routines immediately. Slight redness, similar to mild sunburn, may occur, which usually disappears over a few days.

What are the side effects? The visible light is very safe with so no special precautions needed apart from protective eyewear for the brightness generated from flash lamp.

How do I prepare for treatment? Clients should avoid tanning 1 month ahead of the treatment and immediately after treatment the skin is particularly sensitive to UV light and strong sunlight should be avoided for 4-5 days.

Do you need to shave prior to the treatment? Ideally, hairs should be 1 to 2mm long when you come in for the treatment. Unshaven (long) hairs absorb the light’s energy and prevent all of it reaching to the hair root. Therefore hair should be trimmed before a treatment for maximum transmission of the energy. If the hair is normally shaved and can be seen when shaven then please continue to shave right up to the day of treatment. Although plucking and bleaching should not be done. By avoiding any other form of epilating and waxing 4 weeks before the treatment it ensures as many follicles as possible contain hair thus can be destroyed by the light

May we also recommend? Thermo Radiance Aloe Gel & Collagen Ultra-performance home care moisturizer is loved by your skin. Contains Aloe, Collagen and Camphor of the Orient. This precious combination of aloe, collagen and camphor is the skin’s friend and should be used: as a night time moisturizer; after a hair removal treatment and especially after a tanning session. It helps retain a natural moisture levels during the night and after sun bathing; moisturizes, soften and soothes dehyd-rated skin; helps keep the skin from peeling; and contains no fragrance or colouring. (120 ml $19.99)

How expensive is Laser Hair Removal?
Although the technology has evolved extensively since its invention in the mid 1960’s its basic elements have remained the same. A Caucasian (white pigmented person) averages between 7 to 12 laser hair removal sessions to eliminate unwanted hair. Non-Caucasians will require more sessions as their darker pigmentation absorbs some of the energy before it can travel down the hair follicle that ultimately destroys the hair’s root.

We invite you to come in for a FREE consultation to determine if you are a suitable candidate for Intense Pulse Light Therapy Hair Removal.

Making Laser Hair Removal affordable has never been easier with Beauty-Full Spa’s every day low “Pay As You Go” pricing policy. With many of our competitors to obtain the best pricing you have to pay in advance for a series of four, five or even 15 sessions! Pay As You Go is the only way to go when it comes to hair removal. Please note that all prices stated below are starting prices and may vary depending on the size of the area(s) to be treated.