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What is IPL?
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a visible light source which is attracted to the melanin found in hair. The light is absorbed into the hair follicle causing a heat reaction which will destroy the hair. The IPL machine produces narrow beams of light which can be aimed at the visible blood vessels in the skin. The heat from the lasers damages the dilated veins and causes them to shrink so they are no longer visible and this happens with minimal scarring or damage to the surrounding area.
Why Ellipse Light?
At Light Fantastic IPL we wanted to give the best, most effective treatment for our clients so after researching and personally testing some of the big name IPL machines on the market we found Ellipse Light was the one that met all our expectations. From hair removal and skin rejuvenation to red thread vein removal the Ellipse Light proved to have the best results and that's what we want to offer our clients, a fantastic treatment with fantastic results!
Is IPL safe?
Because at Light Fantastic we use Ellipse IPL, this makes the treatment completely safe. Ellipse is 2nd generation intense pulsed light which utilizes a patented 'dual mode filtering' system which removes all unnecessary/potentially harmful wavelengths. The Ellipse has pre-programmed treatment suggestions for different hair and skin types. Light Fantastic staff are fully trained and qualified at the highest level.
How does IPL differ from other hair removal treatments?
As most women know with waxing, hair needs to be grown before treatment which isn't always convenient. With IPL the area to be treated must be shaved (not waxed or plucked) prior to treatment, as the hair needs to be short for a more successful result.
There are also the endless trips to the salon for waxing whereas with IPL the results are permanent, so although the IPL costs more initially it will save you much more in the long term. Shaving and depilatory creams as a form of hair removal can lead to uncomfortable rashes, stubble and ingrown hairs. With IPL, hair that does grow back is much finer after each treatment; there are no rashes and IPL will put a stop to those ugly ingrown hairs.
Then there is electrolysis - a painful and slow time consuming process as the needle has to be inserted into each hair follicle one at a time. It is usually charged by the amount of time taken, which, if it is a larger area costs will be high and can take years to get results. IPL treats large areas at one time with usually only 6 to 8 treatments needed (sometimes more), depending on the area being treated.
Why does it take more than one treatment?
It is important for our clients to understand why all the hairs are not treated in one session. This is because there are 3 stages of hair growth:
- Anagen - growing stage
- Catagen - transition stage
- Telogen - resting stage
Hair removal
Hair can be in any of these stages at any one time, but only the hair in the Anagen (growth) stage will be successfully treated at each session. The number of hairs in Anagen phase at any one time varies from 10-70% depending on the body site; this is why we recommend 6-8 treatments with 6-8 week intervals for maximum results.
Laser hair removal costs
Please call us on 07770 181478 to book your consultation. We have some great special offers and deals on laser hair removal to help you cut the cost of your IPL treatment.
THE CONSULTATION
The Ellipse IPL sytem is faster and more efficient than ordinary laser, due to surface area coverage and speed of use. At your consultation we will discuss multiple treatment areas, saving you time and money.
THE TREATMENT
PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL
- Hair Removal for Men
- Hair Removal for Women
- Full Leg Laser Hair Removal
- Half Leg Laser Hair Removal
- Underarm Hair Removal
- Sideburns Laser
- Hair Removal
- Hair Removal for Upper Lip
- PCOS Laser Hair Removal
