IPL hair removal
IPL technology hair removal is unique, so unique in fact that we dare say it is the most effective way to remove hair. The device is based on this researched and proven method. The IPL technology, which has a worldwide patent, is based on the interaction of two forms of energy, light and radio frequency (RF). Light is a pure energy source, easily controlled at the millisecond level, and we use it to heat the area to be treated. The downside of light is that it needs pigment to turn into heat. Without pigment, there is no heat and no results. So light pulses alone are less effective on light brown hairs, which most Scandinavian women and men have.
IPL technology works much better on a wider range of different coloured hairs, thanks to a combination of radio frequency (RF) and light.
How does it work?
IPL first sends a powerful light pulse to the area to be treated, which heats up the pigment in the hair. At the same time, a radio frequency is sent to the target area, which is applied to the preheated pigment in the hair. IPL therefore heats the hair both inside and outside, but selectively so as not to damage the surrounding tissue. IPL also penetrates deeper into the dermis than traditional light technologies.
Permanent hair removal with laser
Disturbing hairs can be permanently removed. IPL and laser treatments only affect hairs that are in the growth phase. As some hairs are dormant, the treatment usually needs to be repeated 5-8 times. However, the results are already visible after the first treatment.
More treatments may be needed if there is a lot of hair growth, if the hairs are lighter or if the skin is darker. High hormonal activity also increases hair growth and therefore the number of treatments. We use a modern laser device that is also effective on light-coloured hairs.
The first treatments are given to the face area every 4-6 weeks, the body area every 8-10 weeks and the lower limbs every 12-15 weeks. The need for treatment depends on the rate of hair growth. In the future, only areas where hair growth is detectable will be treated. Subsequently, the treatment intervals will be extended.
Before treatment
No tanning products can be used for two weeks before the treatment and no tanned skin can be treated.Do not sunbathe or sunbathe for two weeks before the light pulse treatment.Hair removal methods such as plucking, waxing, sugaring or mechanical epilation must be stopped 6 weeks before the procedure. Hair trimming and shaving is allowed.
Check before treatment: Medication must be taken into account when starting treatment as well as during follow-up treatments. For example, are you on a course of antibiotics or other medication? Certain medications are light-sensitive and in this case the treatment cannot be performed, as the skin may also burn during light pulse treatment due to the medication.The day before the treatment, it is advisable to shave the hairs short, so that they are well exposed and the treatment can be easily focused on the desired hair area.The treatment is not performed if the patient has a pacemaker or defibrillator, nor during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
After treatment
Carefully protect the treated area from the sun for a week with clothing or a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 30. (Your skin is much more sensitive to UV radiation after the photopulse treatment.)Avoid taking a sauna that evening.(Heat and sweating may make the skin itch)Do not exfoliate the treated skin area for two days.(The skin will be slightly warmer during this time)The treated skin area may become red after the treatment, keep the area cool (e.g. with cool towels).
