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Choosing the right Laser system is the most
important step in the entire process of laser Therapy. The following
will help you match the correct system with the general criteria
necessary for successful usage and for each specific purpose.
If you are new to laser hair removal, tattoo removal, skin
rejuvenation etc... it is advisable that you consider one of the
Low-end systems. These systems are very easy to operate and give
excellent results. Adjusting 'pulse duration' or 'pulse frequency'
to the desired levels will be very easy. You will only need to set
the power output at a level which is comfortable and effective.
How do the results of IPL light compare with
other laser/light
based hair removal systems?
IPL light delivers the longest lasting
results available today. We can have
a permanent reduction of hair
re-growth of about 20 to 28% after only
one treatment. The most
dramatic changes normally occur after the second
treatment. Multiple
treatments (normally from 4 to 8) can reach 80% of
hair reduction in
various body areas. Only few people may require extra
treatments.
What areas of the body can be treated?
Virtually any body area, large or
small. Arms, legs and back are normally
treated as well as sensitive
areas (bikini line, chin, upper lip…).
Which are the most common side effects?
Can be a mild to moderate redness
immediately after treatment that normally
disappear after 24 hours
maximum. In very few cases slight blistering can
results that
disappear after few days with a therapy based on Aloe Vera,
Echinacea and Asialene. A temporary increase or decrease in skin
pigmentation may also occur, but it is very unusual and in any case
disappears in few months.
How many treatments are required for
hair removal?
For permanent results the hair must
be treated during active phase: fo
r this reason from 3 to 6,
sometimes up to 8 to 10 treatments, are normally
necessary
to have long-lasting results. The repetition rate varies
from
person to person and from the area of the body treated
(density, location
of the hair growth. skin type or hair
color…) but it is normally between
3 to 6 weeks.
How long does a treatment take?
Thanks to the large spot size
and the shooting rate (typically 2 sec.) the
treatments are
very fast. Thus, a moustache area may take only a couple
of
minutes. A typical treatment session (back, legs…) takes
approximately
30 minutes to 1 hour. In any case, this value
is strictly dependent from the
area to be treated, the
thickness of the hair and the patient’s skin type.
Is
it safe?
The light can spread out in
all direction, but it does not affect the eye in
anyway more
than a camera flash. The use of protective goggles is in any
case warmly recommended. As further safety, if the lamp box
is not in
proper contact with the skin, a safety switch
stops undesired shots.
Is it the IPL light effective in other
applications than hair removal?
Yes. It is the most effective
choice for improvement of the overall skin
appearance, and
particularly for skin rejuvenation treatments. The light
treatment can improve lesions such as vascular and
pigmented, fine lines,
enlarged pores, different kind of
scars, active acne, and freckles…
How
Much Power is Needed?
The general rule of thumb is
40jcm2 maximum for a real efficient level.
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