What is IPL laser hair removal?

IPL Laser hair removal is a faster and gentler way to remove unwanted hair with long lasting results. It applies precisely controlled pulses of energy, reaching deep into hair follicles that lie beneath the skin. The energy heats the hair to the bottom of the root, destroying it without damaging surrounding tissue or skin.

What should I do before and after treatment?

Please shave or trim the area to be treated before the laser hair removal treatment BUT GIVE YOURSELF ENOUGH TIME TO GET BACK ABOUT 1 milimeter OF GROWTH. In order to treat the hair we must be able to see it.  For reference, 1 milimeter is about the size of the tip of a ballpoint pen.   Avoid the sun 2 to 3 weeks before and after treatment until your technician allows it. You must not bleach, pluck or wax for 3 weeks prior to your treatment. It is OK to resume shaving of the hair in the treated area a couple of days after treatment.

You should not have waxing, plucking or electrolysis done after receiving our laser hair removal treatment, because these procedures will temporarily remove pigmented hairs from the hair roots and reduce the effectiveness of your next laser treatment. Sometimes after plucking or waxing, the hair becomes thicker and darker--as one of the ways the body defends itself from chronic irritation is to produce thicker, darker hairs.

Shaving is the best temporary way to remove unwanted hair before and between laser hair removal treatments. Shaving leaves the hair shafts in the hair follicles so they can be good targets during the next laser treatment, optimizing your results.

How many treatments will I need?

The number of treatments required for long-term benefits, depend on three factors; the area being treated, your hair density, and the hair's growth cycle. Every hair follows three phases of hair growth: Anagen (active), Catagen (regression) and Telogen (resting).

Laser technology is designed to treat hair in the Anagen phase of growth. Additional factors, including age, ethnicity, weight, hormones, diet, medication and metabolism, influence hair growth and play a role in the location, thickness and resilience of your hair. Although each client is unique, an average of 6 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart, is necessary for more permanent results.

How long does it take before I see results after my hair removal treatment?

You will be able to see some results in the begining. It takes 2-3 weeks for all the hairs in the treated area to fall out followed by a short period of no hair growth. You will see results while moving towards your long-term goal.

Is the laser hair removal treatment painful?

Our state of the art Lumenis Vasculight IPL Laser is the gold standard when it comes to hair removal and an experienced technician will customize each treatment for comfort and effectiveness.  Additionally, cold gel is also applied to the area being treated which cools the dermis and neutralizes discomfort. At times, clients may experience a "warm snap" sensation that only lasts for a fraction of a second.

Are there any side effects from laser hair removal?

Some reddening of the skin may occur.  After treatment you can return to your regular daily activities immediately.  Please keep the treated skin protected from direct sun exposure for a short period of time after treatment.

How is laser hair removal different from electrolysis?

Electrolysis works by the use of an electric current delivered through a small needle or electrode which is passed through the skin and, hopefully, into the hair bulb beneath the surface of the skin. There are several drawbacks with electrolysis.

Firstly, the electric current can damage normal skin around the hair follicle resulting in scarring. Secondly, since it is impossible to see the hair follicle that is being treated, the practitioner cannot be certain that the electric current is being placed in exactly the right space. As anyone who has had electrolysis can attest, electrolysis can be exceedingly painful.

Therefore, electrolysis is more costly, slower, and much more invasive and dangerous when compared to laser hair removal.

IPL Photofacial and Skin Rejuvenation

In the study, eighty patients of various skin tones received IPL treatments to combat the signs of aging. Investigators took photos of the participants and measured the patients self-perceived improvements in skin texture and hypopigmentation after the IPL treatments. The volunteers had received an average of three IPL treatments.

Four years after the treatments, 83% of the participants could still see an improvement in skin smoothness while 79% witnessed an improvement in hyperpigmentation clearing.