Laser hair removal/IPL therapy

Laser hair removal is one of the most sought after elective treatments due to its ability to rid unwanted hair in almost every area of the body in a safe and efficient way. This non-invasive treatment provides a highly effective solution for reducing hair follicles on both the body and face, with results that are long-lasting. During the process, a laser emits a light that is absorbed by the pigment (melanin) within the hair, converting it into heat. This heat damages the hair follicles, impeding or slowing down future hair growth. This procedure not only enhances skin smoothness but also delivers enduring outcomes when compared to traditional methods.

What is laser hair removal?

Hair color and skin type influence the success of laser hair removal. The pigment of the hair, but not the pigment of the skin, should absorb the light, only damaging the hair follicle and avoiding damage to the skin. Therefore, a contrast between hair and skin color -- dark hair and light skin -- results in the best outcomes. Laser hair removal is most effective for people who have light skin and dark hair, but it can be successfully used on all skin types.

Who’s a good candidate?

ipl therapy

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy is a non-invasive and non-ablative treatment that uses high-intensity pulses of visible light to improve the appearance of the following skin problems: Vascular lesions including spider veins, port wine stains, broken facial veins, rosy cheeks, rosacea, freckles and age marks, facial lines and wrinkles, removal of unwanted dark hair, active acne and acne scars.

Skin Tone and Re-texture

pigmentation

Vascular lesions

Acne & Rosacea

  • Intense Pulsed Light is a technology where light is converted into heat energy. The selected light waves target chromophores (color pigments) such as melanin in brown spots and freckles; and such as hemoglobin in broken or diffused vessels. The light waves can also target specific protein molecules in acne bacteria and in collagen.

    Pigmentation marks slowly come to the skin's surface and are shed naturally. Vascular lesions dissipate into the lymphatic system for excretion, just as bruises do. Enlarged pores, minor pitting and scarring diminish and fade. Fine lines and wrinkles are softened and may virtually disappear in some cases. Collagen & elastin production increases.

  • It is difficult to predict the number of sessions required, as it depends on the nature of the lesions to be treated and their size, plus the client's skin type, condition, and color. Some conditions may require maintenance treatments from time to time. However, the following is a standard guide:

    • SKIN TONE & RE-TEXTURE (Fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, minor pitting, and scarring, etc.)

      • 2-4 treatments usually recommended, at 4-6 week intervals

    • VASCULAR LESIONS (Facial redness, broken capillaries, spider veins, varicose veins, etc.)

      • 2-6 treatments usually recommended, at 2-6 week intervals

    • PIGMENTATION MARKS (Freckles, sun spots, flat birthmarks, etc.)

      • 2-8 treatments usually recommended, at 4-6 week intervals

    • ROSACEA and ACNE

      • 2-6 treatments usually recommended, at 1-3 week intervals

  • immediate results after 1 treatment

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