Am I a good candidate for Laser Hair Removal?

The ideal candidate for laser hair removal has dark hair and fair skin. Darker skin absorbs more the laser light, and lighter skin interferes less with the Movement of the laser light into the hair follicle. Dark or tanned skins run a higher risk of pigmentation changes following the procedure.
Keep in mind that it's not impossible to treat darker skinned individuals. Dark skins require a test patch first and will require more visits using more conservative settings.

Are there are areas of the body that should not be treated for hair removal?

The beauty of the IPL is that it can eliminate hair from all parts of the body, including the face, neck, arms, legs, chest, back, bikini line, top to bottom and all the way down to the toes. While hair on different parts of the body reside at different depths, the broad spectrum of light enables selection of the wavelength range appropriate for hair follicles residing at various depths on the body. The same principle applies with respect to eliminating hair of all colors and densities.

Why should I use the LightSheer Diode Laser System rather than the methods I've been using for years?

A: The LightSheer Diode Laser System's design provides for enhanced comfort during treatment, minimal risk of infection, speed and accuracy. Since the system uses a unique cooling handpiece, it minimizes skin irritation that other methods may create. Since it is non-invasive (no needles to penetrate the skin), the risk of introducing bacteria into the skin is reduced. Because the system is fast, it allows for larger areas to be treated, considerably increasing the efficiency of the hair removal process, which allows more patients to be treated during a typical day. Finally, the LightSheer Diode Laser is a precise instrument that can be adjusted to damage only the hair follicle while minimally affecting the surrounding skin.

Radio frequency for hair removal

Radio frequency (abbreviated RF, rf, orr.f.) is a term that refers to alternating current (AC) havingcharacteristics such that, if the current is input to an antenna, an electromagnetic (EM) field is generated suitable for wireless broadcastingand/or communications. These frequencies cover asignificant portion of the electromagnetic radiation spectrum, extending from nine kilohertz (9 kHz),the lowest allocated wireless communications frequency (it's within the range of human hearing), to thousands of gigahertz(GHz).
The frequencyof an RF signal is inversely proportional to the wavelengthof the EM field to which it corresponds. At 9 kHz, the free-spacewavelength is approximately 33 kilometers (km) or 21 miles (mi). At the highestradio frequencies, the EM wavelengths measure approximately one millimeter (1 mm). As the frequency isincreased beyond that of the RF spectrum, EM energy takes the form ofinfrared (IR), visible, ultraviolet (UV), X rays, and gamma rays.

Hair removal for BLONDS and REDHEADS

Most hair types usually contain pigment and therefore can be treated. However, very light [yellow pigment], red [red pigment] or white [no pigment] hairs cannot be treated as effectively as dark [black or dark brown or light brown pigments] hairs. This is because yellow and red pigments do not absorb light as well as brown and black pigments. This means that the darkest, thickest hairs respond best to this type of hair removal treatments. It would take many more treatments to treat lighter shades with IPLs and higher energy levels may be needed, so more caution is also required to avoid damage to the surrounding tissue. Shines & Shimmers IPL clinics offer substantially discounted prices for people who want to try to treat these lighter shades of hairs because it will take much longer and nobody really know what the end result will be. Some therapists and clinics claim to have IPL machines that can treat light hairs effectively. According to scientific evidence it is not possible as light is (discriminatory) attracted to color and is absorbed by it. What many clinics are not telling their clients is that they use a technology which utilises RF [radio frequencies]. As far as our understanding of it goes RF absorbes into ALL substances in your skin/body (including your red blood cells, white blood cells etc) and not just the pigment (which is what a normal IPL does). May be it is this great new trend but thinking logically, if this was such an effective method many other manufacturers would be copying it, and they are not.

Hair removal for BLONDS and REDHEADS

Most hair types usually contain pigment and therefore can be treated. However, very light [yellow pigment], red [red pigment] or white [no pigment] hairs cannot be treated as effectively as dark [black or dark brown or light brown pigments] hairs. This is because yellow and red pigments do not absorb light as well as brown and black pigments. This means that the darkest, thickest hairs respond best to this type of hair removal treatments. It would take many more treatments to treat lighter shades with IPLs and higher energy levels may be needed, so more caution is also required to avoid damage to the surrounding tissue. Shines & Shimmers IPL clinics offer substantially discounted prices for people who want to try to treat these lighter shades of hairs because it will take much longer and nobody really know what the end result will be. Some therapists and clinics claim to have IPL machines that can treat light hairs effectively. According to scientific evidence it is not possible as light is (discriminatory) attracted to color and is absorbed by it. What many clinics are not telling their clients is that they use a technology which utilises RF [radio frequencies]. As far as our understanding of it goes RF absorbes into ALL substances in your skin/body (including your red blood cells, white blood cells etc) and not just the pigment (which is what a normal IPL does). May be it is this great new trend but thinking logically, if this was such an effective method many other manufacturers would be copying it, and they are not.

What are IPL’s disadvantages?

What are IPL’s disadvantages?Given that there is little damage to the skin surface, several treatments may be required to see the desired effect. For best results, approximately 4-6 treatments, spaced 3 weeks apart, are needed. Side effects can include transient redness and increased or decreased pigment in the treated area. Minimizing sun exposure can reduce these side effects.

Vein removal

This procedure is appropriate for a broad range of vessels, with particularly good results for spider veins and broken capillaries (known as telangiectasia).
The intense pulse light is absorbed by the veins and causes destruction of the vessel and coagulation of the blood within. The remnants are later re-absorbed by the body and blood flow is redirected. All the healing takes place below the skin surface.
This procedure is particularly good results for spider veins and broken capillaries…Significant results will be seen about 2–6 weeks after the first treatment, however final results may not be apparent for several months. Follow-up treatments may or may not be necessary. It is possible that new veins will appear, especially if you are exposed to extreme weather conditions.
The procedure may sting a little. After treatment, for the first 24 hours, a slight reddening and local swelling of the skin may result. It is recommended that you do not take hot baths, showers or partake in vigorous physical activity during this time.

Laser tattoo removal

Laser tattoo removal is a safe and effective method. It is less painful than getting a tattoo. Lasers remove tattoos by breaking up the pigment colors of the tattoo with a high-intensity light beam. The pigment is then absorbed by the body. The more laser treatments you have, the more the laser can penetrate to wipe away the ink. The number of treatments required will depend on whether the tattoo is professional or amateur. Amateur tattoos are more easily removed; however, with any tattoo you will see a lightening after every treatment. Once the tattoo has been successfully removed the result is permanent. Overdoing the laser treatments can cause damage to your skin and eventually lead to scarring. The laser type, number of sessions and the patient's body ability to rid itself of the ink are factors that can determine the outcome of the procedure. Sometimes there are no traces of scarring but it really depends on the situation. Depending on your tattoo, you may need anywhere from 1-10 sessions. Each laser treatment takes only a few minutes to complete. Furthermore, the pigment will never return after it is removed. After laser tattoo removal, there is some redness and mild blistering like a sunburn. This resolves in 3-7 days.

Multiple treatments necessary for IPL

Why are multiple treatments necessary?Depending on the number of conditions you are treating, and the severity of the individual problem, a series of four to six treatment sessions may be recommended. You can return to work the same day and resume all your regular activities. By dividing the full program into several treatments, the procedure provides gradual improvement with very low risk — and, it preserves the wonderful “no down time” feature that people appreciate so much.

When will I see results?

You can expect to see a gradual decrease in overall redness, flushing and dilated capillaries. People with visible aging from the sun can expect to see their skin become smoother with a decrease in fine wrinkles, reduction in pore size and fading of sunspots. Many patients with rosacea see improvement in breakouts and are able to decrease or discontinue their medications.
After your first treatment, your skin will feel smoother and will have more even tone. Improvement is gradual and will continue to be more visible after each treatment. Many individuals experience dramatic results only after 1-2 treatments; however, 4-6 treatments are performed for optimal results. Some patients will benefit from additional treatments depending on the specific condition being treated and desired results.

Who should not have laser IPL hair removal?

This really depends upon the type of machine used by a clinic and your skin and hair colour.
There is a wide variety of equipment promoted by around thirty manufacturers and distributors in China.
Some of the newer machines available claim that they can treat all skin types and hair colour, however other pieces of equipment may be more limited. As a result, some clinics may not be able to treat you for the following reasons:
if you have ginger hair which may respond poorly to the treatment. Blonde or white hairs sometimes hardly respond at all;
Mediterranean, Middle and Far Eastern skin types may need to be treated with care;
darker skin types than the groups listed above. They may not suitable for the stronger lasers because the skin pigment absorbs too much energy causing unwanted damage. Similarly, patients who have recent sun tans should wait until their tan fades.

General reasons of unsuitability not related to skin and hair type include:
1.any history of sensitivity to light based treatments;
2.an active infection at the site to be treated;
3.patients who have used the drug isotretinoin in the last year.
4.pregnancy

How does the IPL process differ from electrolysis and Laser Hair Removal?

Electrolysis is a much slower process. With electrolysis, a needle is actually inserted into each hair follicle, one at a time. Once inserted, an electric shock burns the follicle to retard growth.
IPL hair removal treatments only use intense pulsed light energy. This is unique because it is relatively painless and unlike the laser hair removal process, IPL works equally well on most skin pigmentations without removing any of the pigment. IPL hair removal can also safely and effectively eliminate hair of all colors: blond, red, brown, black and even white.
With the IPL process, your doctor can gently treat hair in sensitive areas such as the lip or nipples while maintaining a healthy, normal appearance of the surrounding tissue.
Treatments can last from a few minutes to a few hours depending on the size of the area being treated. IPL hair removal treatments are relatively painless, yet effective.

Electrolysis hair removal

Electrolysis is a form of permanent hair removal that uses electricity. During the process of electrolysis, a qualified practitioner inserts a fine metal probe into the hair follicle, delivering an electric current which destroys the area that generates the hair. Tweezers are then used to remove the loosened hair, and the process is repeated for each individual hair. While electrolysis is the most permanent form of hair removal available, a number of treatments are usually required. This is because some hairs may be missed or may be in their dormant stage during any given treatment session. Also, electrolysis treatments should be administered carefully in order to avoid dangers such as electric shock, excessive pain, infection, and scarring. While it is costly and time-consuming, when carried out properly home electrolysis can provide effective, permanent hair removal.

Electrolysis hair removal

Electrolysis is a form of permanent hair removal that uses electricity. During the process of electrolysis, a qualified practitioner inserts a fine metal probe into the hair follicle, delivering an electric current which destroys the area that generates the hair. Tweezers are then used to remove the loosened hair, and the process is repeated for each individual hair. While electrolysis is the most permanent form of hair removal available, a number of treatments are usually required. This is because some hairs may be missed or may be in their dormant stage during any given treatment session. Also, electrolysis treatments should be administered carefully in order to avoid dangers such as electric shock, excessive pain, infection, and scarring. While it is costly and time-consuming, when carried out properly home electrolysis can provide effective, permanent hair removal.

What conditions can Photorejevenation treat?

Imperfections from Sun Damage and Photo-aging!!Enlarged pores, dull complexions and other facial imperfections orabnormalities can detract from your well being and appearance, nomatter how healthy and young you feel. IPL technology improvesboth the superficial and deeper skin layers and rejuvenates the skinwhile at the same time delivering beneficial thermal energy to deeptissue. After a series of treatments, you can see a significantreduction of unwanted pigmentation and the appearance ofsmoother, revitalized skin. The same treatment can be usedeffectively on the neck, the chest, and the hands.
Benign Vascular Lesions: Broken Veins and CapillariesThe face has an extensive network of veins and tiny blood vesselscalled capillaries. Over time, aging, trauma, sun exposure, andcertain lifestyle factors cause a number of them to break appearingas red streaks or blotches on the face. IPL therapy can eliminatedamaged veins and capillaries by removing virtually all trace ofthese unsightly blemishes.

Hair Removal

As the skin gets older it slows down the production of new skin, getting tired, therefore it does not repair or renew with the exuberance of youth. Not only does skin take longer to repair and renew but it also loses its structural integrity as the production of collagen and elastin decreases. With the face being the only place on the body where the skin is attached to the muscles, the face begins to drop and wrinkles form.

Laser photrejuvention awakens the skin again and massively stimulates its production of collagen and elastin, firming and toning the face and reducing wrinkles. The face looks much fuller and youthful with reduction in nasal labial folds and forehead wrinkles. Other areas of the body can also benefit as the laser treatment helps resurface the tops layer of the skin, giving a younger, smoother, more alive look. We are also trained as nutritionists, in herbal medicine, stress management and can add naturopathic approaches to these treatments. Laser treatment coupled with our microdermabrasion and non-surgical facelift treatments can take up to 20 years off some people's appearance without sugery.

Phtorejuvenation is generally carried out through 3 to 6 treatments with intervals of 21 days between treatments. After that if you wanted, you could have it once a month, just to pump up the face.

Red (Spider) Veins Elimination
Red spider veins are known as Telangiectasia and occur where there is clear indication that some of the tiny vessels on the surface of the skin are no longer working well and blood is trapped in them. This can be very unsightly and embarrassing for the person because they develop an uncontrollable ruddy completion. When left untreated these veins simply continue to spread.

This condition is most often seen in people with light skins, particularly people of Celtic origin but can occur in mid-range colour skins. It can be due to over-exposure to the sun, heat or certain medications, stress, autoimmune diseases, nutritional deficiency, or can be inherited. Over-use of alcohol also starts onset by causing a B vitamin deficiency so the texture of the vessels are not so strong and people lose some of their ability to regulate their body temperatures. Menopause is another time of onset for this disorder when women suffer from sweats and overheating as oestrogen and progesterone levels drop.

Laser treatment help cauterise these veins and eradicate them so the skin returns more to a normal colour. A series of treatments carried out with short intervals in between quickly deals with the problem in a very short period of time. We also recommend vitamins and herbal support to help the texture of the blood vessels improve.

How Are IPL Skin Treatments Using Photon Rejuvenation Performed ?

Before treatment,a cold gel is usually applied to the area to be treated and patients are given protective eyewear. During treatment,the smooth,glass surface of the IPL handpiece is gently applied to the skin,delivering precise pulses of light to the area being treated. IPL treatments are usually pain-free,but an anesthetic cream can be used if the light pulses are uncomfortable. Some patients compare the sensation to a light pinch or the snap of a rubber band. Treatment sessions usually last about 20 minutes and a complete program usually includes four to six sessions.After treatment,patients can immediately return to normal routines and activities. Occasionally evidence of treatment such as redness or blotchiness may last for an hour or two.

What Do IPL Treatments Feel Like And How Many Will I Need?

As the name implies,the IPL hand-piece cools and soothes as it glides along your skin.When the pulse of light is delivered,some patients experience a mild pinching or stinging sensation. No local anesthesia or pain medication is typically required.However some patients may prefer to use a topical anesthetic when sensitive areas are treated.
Most areas require 3-6 treatments,but the number of IPL treatments you may require for optimal long-term benefits depends on various factors such as your hair's thickness,the area treated and your hair's growth cycle. Interestingly,not all hairs are actively growing at the same time.But actually go through three distinct phases:growth,regression and resting. IPL systems work by disabling the hair that is principally in the active growth phase at the time of treatment. Since other hairs will enter this active growth phase at different times,additional treatments may be necessary to disable all of the hair follicles in a given area.

Which is Better, Laser or IPL?

The results achieved by laser and IPL epilation are generally considered 'interchangeable', meaning about equal. However, each procedure has distinct advantages. Laser Epilation can also shave the skin while simultaneously treating the follicle below, whereas IPL cannot.
Intense Pulsed Light has the ability to treat large areas in less time (due to the total overall energy being used). In terms of 'progressive permanency', they both will typically produce an 80 to 90% reduction in ananagen hair growth activity within 90 days. Treatments should not be administered more than once per 14 day period (or twice a month).

How does ipl work?

IPL systems work on the same principles as lasers in that light energy is absorbed into particular target cells with colour (chromophores) in the skin. The light energy is converted to heat energy, which causes damage to the specific target area. IPL systems are different to lasers in that they deliver many wavelengths (or colours) in each pulse of light instead of just one wavelength. Most IPL systems use filters to refine the energy output for the treatment of certain areas. This enhances penetration without using excessive energy levels and enables targetting of specific chromophores (these are skin components that absorb light).
IPL therapy is considered a non-ablative resurfacing technique, which means that it targets the lower layers of skin (dermis) without affecting the top layers of skin (epidermis). The results are not as dramatic as ablative resurfacing where both the dermis and epidermis are injured to produce a much more noticeable overall outcome. The advantage of IPL therapy is its minimal downtime – a patient can often have the procedure done in their lunch break and return to work immediately afterwards.

IPL Skin Treatments Using Photorejuvenation

As the population ages, ever-increasing numbers of people are interested in improving their appearance. IPL technology can be used to help restore the skin's youthful appearance.
IPL technology improves the appearance of photoaged skin, removes age spots (sun-induced freckles), most benign brown pigments, and redness caused by broken capillaries through a process called photorejuvenation for face and body. The process is ideal for patients with active lifestyles because the procedure requires no downtime and has a low risk of side effects.
The gentle, non-ablative treatments use broad spectrum light to treat the face, chest, neck and hands—virtually anywhere that sun damage shows.

Is it safe to use the ipl machine

The IPL system was developed from years of research at the Wellman Laboratories of Photo-medicine, one of the world's leading medical laser research institutions. The IPL is pulsed, or "turned on," for only a fraction of a second and the duration of each pulse is just long enough to disable the hair follicles. A unique component of the IPL system, the actively cooled sapphire hand-piece, was designed to protect the skin by actively cooling it before, during and after the IPL is transmitted. It also actively draws off heat from the skin surface, which further protects the skin from injury.

why ipl is good than other Laser Hair Removal Systems

Using the latest technology in laser hair removal,IPL can rapidly treat large areas without the limitations of older technologies. The IPL system's longer wavelength allows it to be used safely and effectively on patients.Unlike other systems,IPL can treat the fine hair on a woman's upper lip just as easily and effectively as the coarse hair on a man's back. The cooled hand piece increases patient comfort and minimizes the adverse skin reaction commonly seen with other lasers. IPL systems are the best laser hair removal systems on the market for all skin tones, from light to dark,including tanned patients.Their unique design,longer wavelength and innovative cooling design allow extremely effective,safe,permanent results. In addition to treating multiple symptoms and locations in each session,IPL is gentle,non-invasive and safe.Because of this,there is no "down time." You see results in the complexion and the skin texture of the entire face. You can return to your normal routines and activities immediately.In fact,many people even schedule their sessions during their lunch break. Additionally,IPL treatments are customized to your specific skin type and color,providing the best possible results.IPL Best for Hair Removal Because : Best Wavelength for dark and tanned skin;Also effective for light skin.Best range of parameter for both fine and coarse hair.

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