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.
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.
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.
