1. How does IPL permanent hair reduction work?
The newest generation of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) systems, produces a precise beam of light energy, which safely transmits
through the skin, selectively targeting pigment in hair the follicles. When this light is absorbed by the pigment in the follicle
of the hair, it coverts to heat, which in turn causes thermal damage to the follicle and permanently destroys the hair. The heat
also disables the cells responsible for new hair growth.
2. What are the benefits of IPL?
Patient Comfort / Patient Acceptance – Waxing, electrolysis, and even shaving can be cumbersome treatments, which lead to
discomfort and skin irritation. Electrolysis and waxing in particular can be quite painful and patient acceptance for repeat
procedures can be limited by this experience. IPL treatments are significantly more comfortable with no skin irritation. The IPL
supports active cooling in the hand-pieces, which keeps the surface of the skin comfortable throughout the procedures.
PERMANENT Hair Reduction – Based on the absorption of specific wavelengths of light energy which are transformed into heat below
the surface of the skin, Intense Pulsed Light compromises the body’s ability to re-grow hair in the treated area. Permanent and
long-lasting results!
Fast and Convenient Treatments – The large surface area covered by the specialized IPL hand-pieces enables fast and effective
treatments. With no post-treatment discomfort, it’s easy to receive treatments at lunch and then return to the office that
afternoon. A full set of legs could be treated in less than 1 hour, and treatments are effective without the requirement to have
hair grow out before the treatment, meaning you can shave right up until your IPL session.
3.Can pulsed light be used to treat stretch marks?
Yes. Stretch marks can be treated with intense pulsed light. The protocol would be similar to that used to perform a
photo-rejuvenation procedure considering the skin type of the patient. As a general rule, lower body areas (i.e. – the abdomen)
typically require less energy to accomplish similar treatment objectives as higher body areas (i.e. – the face).
4.Can you treat the spider veins on my leg?
Yes. These treatments are very effective. As opposed to the side of the nose or upper cheek where vessels may disappear instantly
or within a few days, the deeper, thicker vessels (spider veins) often found on the lower legs will take longer (up to ten weeks
in some cases) to resolve and typically darken and constrict subsequent to treatment. The pulsed light systems are NOT designed to
treat large leg veins and typically will NOT resolve veins effectively which are greater that 2mm in diameter at greater than 2mm
depths.
5.Can IPL help clear up my active acne and acne scarring?
Yes, the selective band of wavelengths emitted from the IPL, target pigment to destroy the P-Acne bacteria, without the
requirement of any topical chemical agents. The light also stimulates collagen production to help resolve the acne scarring.
6.Can you treat the hair on my back where I have a tattoo?
There is a possibility that the hair removal hand-piece may also cause some removal of pigment and potentially fade the tattoo.
Hence it is not recommended to remove hair on areas which are also tattooed, unless informed consent clearly identifying the
potential to fade or completely remove portions of the tattoo is authorized by you, the client.
than 1 hour, and treatments are effective without the requirement to have hair grow out before the treatment, meaning you can
shave right up until your IPL session.