What is IPL?

To successfully discourage continued growth from a hair follicle, the temperature of the follicle needs to reach a level of 70 degress centigrade or higher. The "Trios" machine uses a technology called "Intense Pulsed Light" to do this.

The procedure is contraindicated in the following situations: pregnancy, the use of medications that cause photosensitivity (sensitivity to sunlight/light), the use of anticoagulants (blood thinners), a history of bleeding disorders, sun exposure (tanning) 4 weeks prior to treatment, or planned sun exposure within one week of treatment. Indivduals with diseases that increase sensitivity to sunlight/light (Lupus/SLE) or those with very dark skin should not have IPL treatments.

1.Does IPL permanently remove hair? A certain percentage of hair loss will occur with each treatment.

2.How many treatments are necessary to complete process? In the majority of cases, between 5 - 10 treatments are necessary on areas where the hair has not been removed from below the skin for 2-3 months using wax or tweezing. Clients who are tweezing frequenty will start off with frequent treatments for the first 3 months (every 2 to 3 weeks).

3.Do I have to let the hair grow before it's treated?   No. Actually the area to be treated is shaved just prior to treatment.  The client may do this at home. It might also be helpful to have the area with the hair slightly grown out to take a photograph or for the practitioner to see and understand the extent of the hair growth.

4.Does it hurt? There may be some discomfort associated with treatment. There are various ways of reducing the discomfort using an ice roller or ice packs.

5.Can I go out in the sun after treatment? the skin may be more likely to burn in the sun, so be sure to war a sun screen afrer a light treatment. It is wise to stay out of the sun for a few days after a treatment.

1. IPL takes fewer treatments to clear an area.

2.Each IPL treatment takes less time than electrolysis.

 3.Discomfort is minimized. 

4. The treatment program is completed in a shorter time period.

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