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with Jane Jenkins What is Impulse Light Technology and how does it work? Intense Pulse Light (or IPL) technology is a high-intensity flash of filtered light. The applicator head is placed on the skin and bursts of light are emitted into the skin. The hair absorbs the light and passes it to the surrounding cells, whilst converting the light into a temperature of 70+°C. The heat denatures the cells which prevents the hair from growing again. Does the colour of the hair matter? Very fair hair contains less melanin; however the system can be programmed to take this into consideration. Dark hairs are easiest to treat as they contain the highest levels of melanin. This means they provide the highest absorption and consequently the largest amount of light conversion into heat. What about Asian or dark skin? Dark-skinned individuals need to have lower settings as the skin will absorb the excess heat causing more pain. The IPL software is designed to make allowances for different hair and pigment type. How do I prepare for the treatment? Tanning should be avoided for up to one month before the treatment. After the treatment the skin tends to be more sensitive to UV light therefore strong sunlight and sunbeds should be avoided for 4-5 days. How long should the hair be for the treatment? Hairs should be 1-2mm long so the area that is being treated can be easily identified. Long hairs will be trimmed so that the maximum amount of energy reaches the hair root. Can I shave, bleach or pluck before the treatment? If after shaving the hair can still be seen then you can shave up to the day of treatment. It is recommended that bleaching and plucking should not be carried out within 4 weeks prior to the treatment. All other forms of epilation including waxing should be avoided for at least 4 weeks before the treatment to ensure as many follicles as possible contain hair. How long does the treatment take? Depending on which area is being treated the treatment can take 5 minutes for an upper lip to up to an hour for a full leg and bikini. How many treatments are needed? The light treatment will only work on hair follicles which are actively growing at the time of treatment. At any one moment 20% of hairs are resting or dormant. The hair grows in cycles; this is known as anagen (growing), catagen (resting) and telegen (dying). In order for the treatment to be effective the hairs must be at the anagen stage. Most people find that three to five treatments are usually needed to clear an area of hair. What are the side effects? Most patients experience no side effects. Some people find their skin can become red immediately after treatment and very rarely small blisters similar to those experienced in cases of excessive sun exposure can occur. These symptoms usually disappear within hours to a few days. Why do hairs “grow” after treatment? IPL technology does not remove the hair immediately after treatment like other light depilation treatments. The heat destroys the hair roots but the hairs remain in the skin and will start to fall out after 1 to 3 weeks as the epidermis renews itself. During this time it will seem that the hairs are growing a little faster as the epidermis pushes them out. How can you tell if the treatment has worked? Some people will experience their hair changing colour to charcoal black and expanding in size. Other indications are a red ring around each follicle appearing a couple of minutes after the treatment. Not everyone will see these indications however the end results speak for themselves. Is the hair loss permanent? A recent study showed that the percentage reduction in hairs after IPL treatment was over 80%. Most authorities agree that using IPL technology permanent hair loss is possible. Special offers Pre-pay for a complete course of 6 treatments and receive 6 treatments for the price of 5. Guide price list Initial consultations are charged at £20, but this is refunded with the first treatment. The prices below provide a guide to treatment costs, but prices may vary depending on the amount of hair to be removed.
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