What is IPL?

Intense Pulsed Light ( I.P.L.) 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.

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 it safe?

Because at Light Fantastic we use Ellipse IPL, this makes the treatment completely safe, the reasons are that Ellipse is 2nd generation intense pulsed light which utilizes a patented 'dual mode filtering' system which removes all unnecessary/potentially harmful wavelengths, also 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 it 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 where as 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 and 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 treatments needed for excellent results.

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
1. Anagen - growing stage
2. Catagen - transition stage
3. 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.

SKIN REJUVENATION USING IPL

What is skin rejuvenation ?

The pigmented lesions (age spots) commonly found on the hands and face, due to excessive sun exposure, is the abnormal production of melanin which makes it visible on the skin surface. When the cells containing excess melanin are hit by the light they heat up and are destroyed.
The goal of the treatment is to remove pigmented lesions as a result of sun damage and increase the production of collagen to improve the texture of the skin leaving the client with a younger and fresher looking face. Although this is a popular treatment for the face it can be used to treat any other areas of the body.

The treatment

As with hair removal there will be a consultation and skin test prior to treatment. A full face treatment with Ellipse takes less than 20 minutes and the client should expect to have 1-3 treatments (depending on the amount of skin damage) before they obtain the desired results.

Are there any side effects?

There will be a slight erythema (reddening of the skin) which may be cooled with an ice pack. The pigmented areas may become slightly darker approximately 10 minutes after treatment, a good sign the treatment has been successful. The area will continue to get darker for a period of 7-10 days and this can easily be covered with make-up.