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Introduction
The Spring Laser Clinic uses advanced laser technology to ensure
permanent hair reduction. The IPL hair removal treatments are suitable
for all areas of the face or body and for both men and women. Our state
of the art IPL can treat nearly all skin types and hair colours;
including most Asian and Afro-Caribbean people.
How does Intense
Pulse Light (IPL) work?
Intense pulsed light systems release precisely controlled strong pulses
of filtered light that are absorbed by melanin, the pigment in hair.
This heats up the hair and destroys the cells responsible for hair
growth, to achieve long term hair reduction.
How is the
treatment carried out?
You will be asked to put on goggles to protect your eyes. A layer of
chilled gel is applied to the area to guide the light into the skin. The
area will also be cooled to lessen discomfort during treatment. The
light guide is placed on the skin and a short pulse of light is
released, targeting many follicles simultaneously. The applicator is
then moved to the neighbouring area of skin and the process is repeated
until the entire area is treated. The chilled gel is removed and the
area moisturised.
Am I suitable for
treatment?
Probably yes. We use a state of the art IPL that can treat most skin
types.
How does the
treatment feel?
No anaesthesia is required and most patients describe the discomfort as
moderate and acceptable. Sensations vary, but most patients describe it
as a very short hot pin prick.
What will I see
after treatment?
The hair follicles are damaged by heat but the hairs initially remain in
the follicles. The hairs fall out after one to three weeks as the
epidermis renews. During this period the hairs will seem to 'grow' as
they are pushed out by the new epidermis. After treatment the hairs are
loose in the follicle and can sometimes be easily pulled out with
tweezers.
Are there any
side-effects?
The skin can become quite red immediately after treatment. However most
patients experience no side effects and any skin reaction usually
disappears within a few hours.
How many
treatments are necessary?
Only hair in the active growth stage of the growth cycle (anagen phase)
is affected and so multiple treatments are needed. Treatment is
conducted every two to eight weeks, depending on the site treated, until
a satisfactory result is seen. The number of treatments required varies,
but typically six or more treatments are required for optimum results.
How long does
each treatment take?
Treatments can take from 15 minutes to an hour, depending on which area
is being treated.
Are the results
permanent?
As the laser and IPL hair removal is fairly new, it is impossible to
claim that the hair removal will be permanent. However research shows
that the hair removal is long term. |