It's a
totally new hair removal system in
which a high-power semi-conductor diode laser beam is sent deep into the skin where hair growth
starts. The photon energy (radiation) vaporizes and destroys the follicle
cells which produce unwanted hair.
Intense Pulsed Light works similar to laser
for cosmetic procedures but uses a powerful flash lamp combined with
precision optics to deliver the photon energy to the tissues.
Is
Laser or IPL Epilation dangerous?
No,
the amount of light energy used is extremely small and poses very little hazard
to the skin. It is mechanically safe and controlled at every stage of
the application; however, African peoples (skin pigment rated
on the Fitzpatrick Scale as type 5 to 6) should avoid exposure to diode laser
and IPL
radiation.
How many treatments will it take?
Most hairs will be eliminated with
two to four treatments, but some will need 5 or more treatments over 90
days to achieve
progressive permanency.
In
most cases (and most areas of the body) no. It generally feels
like a mild 'pinch' which lasts only a small fraction of a second. Should a client have a high degree of sensitivity to the
treatment,
adjustments can be made to the machine which will eliminate any
sensation.
Is Laser or IPL Epilation
right for me?
It's for anyone
rated 1-4 on the Fitzpatrick Scale (most people fall into this
category) who feel they deserve the satisfaction only a
flawless, hair-free complexion can give.
Feeling good about yourself "all the
time" is important. Laser or IPL hair removal is well worth the few hours and
expense when you compare it to daily plucking and other temporary hair
removal methods.
Which is Better, Laser or IPL?
The results achieved by laser and IPL
epilation are generally considered 'interchangeable', meaning about
equal. However, each procedure has distinct advantages.
Laser Epilation can also shave the skin while simultaneously treating
the follicle below, whereas IPL cannot.
Intense Pulsed Light has the ability to
treat large areas in less time (due to the total overall energy being
used). In terms of 'progressive permanency', they both will
typically produce an 80 to 90% reduction in ananagen hair growth
activity within 90 days. Treatments should not be administered
more than once per 14 day period (or twice a month).
Can I use these machines easily or do they require training?
The procedures are very easy to learn and
perform and no advanced training is required. The uncomplicated design
makes them very
user-friendly, even to novices.
"The
Semi-Conductor Diode Laser Hair Removal
System has changed my life. I am so
impressed with how fast, easy and painless it
was."