Many people, both men and women, are plagued with unwanted facial and body hair. Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) are the modern ways of removing hair. Now we have the second generation IPL systems they are really taking over from laser and are fast becoming the treatment of choice, as they provide gentle and more effective treatment than lasers or electrolysis.

We use an Ellipse IPL system and it is widely acknowledged to be the best of the best. The Ellipse Light is not a laser. It is a second-generation Intense Pulsed Light (I²PL) system, using broad-spectrum visible light. Its clinically proven implementation of the Intense Pulsed Light technology is unique. "Dual Mode Filtering" takes away those wavelengths which only cause heating of the water in the skin. In other words: Since it uses only clinically relevant wavelengths we will be using comparatively low energy levels such that client discomfort and risk of side effects will be minimal.

The spot size of the hand-piece, which delivers the energy to the skin, is large: 10 by 48 mm. It can fire new shots as quickly as we can move the hand-piece. This means that we quickly cover even large treatment areas.

 

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Before and After Pictures. We know that seeing is believing, so please judge for yourself.

A) Removal of hair in the bikini line

Prior to first treatment	9 months after 4 treatments (interval between treatments: 1 month)

Typically 3-6 treatments required for the desired long-lasting result.

B) Removal of hair on the upper lip of a female of skin type 5:

Prior to first treatment	After 4 treatments

C) Treatment of facial hair on a young female:

Prior to first treatment	6 months after 3 treatments (interval between treatments: 2 months)

D) Removal of hair underarm hair of a young female:

Prior to first treatment	After 2 treatments

Ellipse Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatment

To achieve long lasting or permanent hair removal, it is necessary to destroy the hair follicle from which individual hairs grow. Well controlled pulses of light can penetrate the upper skin layer and be absorbed by one of the body's own natural chemicals - melanin - in the hair confined in the follicle.

Melanin converts the light energy it absorbs into heat. This heat is transferred to the hair follicle, which is destroyed, making it unable to produce a new hair. This technique has the name "Selective Photothermolysis.

The visible light produced by the Ellipse Flex and Ellipse Light systems are carefully controlled to produce the correct pulse length and right amount of energy to destroy the follicle.

For further information regarding hair removal and IPL systems, please see the Ellipse website this will open in a new window.

Other Hair Removal Methods

Shaving: This is simple, inexpensive and painless, but requires a lifetime commitment to maintain a hair-free appearance. It can result in stubble and possible skin irritation.

Plucking: Gives a nicer appearance than shaving, but it is tedious, painful and complicated, especially for larger areas like legs and back.

Waxing: Can cover bigger areas; the result may last for a month or more. The process is painful and can cause allergic reactions and inflammation of the hair follicles.

Needle epilation: Uses an electrified needle inserted into each hair follicle. Done professionally, it offers long term /permanent hair removal. However, each hair must be individually treated, it is painful and it may result in scars. Many treatments are needed - sometimes more than 20.

Laser: Uses the same "Selective Photothermolysis" technique as IPL. This converts light from the laser into heat in the hair follicles, leading to destruction of the hair and follicle. The light is monochromatic (only one wavelength). Typically the light is delivered in a spot only a few millimetres in diameter. To treat larger areas, the spot has to be moved many times - which takes time and leaves a risk of missed hairs. The use of light energy to destroy hair follicles revolutionised hair removal, and led to the development of IPL.

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For your complete safety and peace of mind ensure that you do not have any Laser or IPL hair removal treatments at any clinic that is not registered.