Abit of information on IPL hair removal * What is IPL ? IPL is intense pulse light. It is characterized as a beam of light which targets the melanin in the shaft of the hair. The beam of light converts energy to heat and disables the hair follicular cells that are responsible for hair growth. Intense pulsed light (as known by patients as IPL laser, but can’t be confused for a laser) systems release precisely controlled strong pulses of filtered light that are absorbed by melanin, the pigment in hair. This heats up and destroys the cells responsible for hair growth, to achieve long term hair reduction. * What will I see after the treatment? Depending on the individual, follicles are damaged by heat but the hairs remain in the follicles. The hairs will fall out after 1 – 3 weeks. 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 or by simply exfoliating. Most people experience some mild redness and tenderness in the treated area shortly after treatment. This does not interfere with normal activities and usually subsides within a day. In some cases, the redness may last longer, but will still be mild and temporary. Is most cases the redness of the skin will subside within 24-48hrs post treatment. * Am I suitable for treatment? The ideal patient is fair skinned with dark hair, but there is much evidence to show that through carefully researched settings, results can be achieved for different hair and skin types. The darker the hair, the more easily it is treated, as darker hair contains more melanin it will heat up more easily. Fairer hair contains less melanin and is harder to treat. For Grey or white hair it may not be as effectively in treatment because grey/white strands has no melanin. * How many treatments will I need? The amount of treatments required will vary from person to person and also the treatment area. For most people an average of four to six sessions are required. Various factors that come into play with the number of treatments such as the color of your hair and skin, as well as factors such as hormone levels, follicle size and hair cycles.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Mar 2014 23:28:41 +0000
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