Professional Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Infomation

IPL technology and permanent hair reduction

2008-10-16T22:38:00.001-07:00

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is an advanced light-based technology. It works by delivering shots of light of many different wavelengths over the area being treated. Similarly to Laser treatments, for example for Hair Removal, light is absorbed by the pigment in the hair [melanin] causing hair follicles to heat up. This results in destruction of hair follicles. Different sets of configurations are used to treat various hair and skin types and conditions. At Shines & Shimmers, we use the latest state-of-the-art European equipment (SPL and VPL).

While keeping your budget in mind we offer fast, comfortable, effective treatments for

1.progressive permanent hair reduction
2.vascular treatments (damaged capillaries and spider veins; fine diffused redness)
3.skin rejuvenation treatments (powerful collagen boosters resulting in fresher, younger, firmer looking skin)
4.pigmentation treatments (sun damage; age spots; freckles)

Please note: Laser hair removal treatments, acne treatments, vascular treatments, skin pigmentation treatments can all be performed using this amazing technology. However different parameters are used for each treatment, for every patient.

LASER hair removal vs IPL hair removal

2008-10-14T18:58:00.000-07:00

Lasers and IPLs have been used for permanent hair reduction and skin rejuvenation treatments for many years. Although both IPL and Laser are light-based technologies, there are distinct differences between the two. The key ones are:

a) Lasers use a single wavelength of coherent light while IPLs utilize various wavelengths of incoherent light. There is a large assortment of laser machines operating in clinics and salons. Different Laser equipment would usually operate on different wavelengths and parameters. Various wavelengths of light absorb into (and effect) different substances [chromophores] in our skin and body differently and this can make it very difficult for the consumer to choose the correct laser machine. The machine would have to suit their particular skin and hair type and tone as well as be suitable for treatment of that person抯 particular condition [hair removal or pigmentation treatment etc]. This means that two different people may respond to treatment on the same equipment completely differently, even if they are similar in the way they look.

b) Historically, laser equipment has been more expensive than IPL equipment, this could potentially effect the price of treatments.

c) IPL machines typically do not require the high levels of power or energy fluence necessary for lasers. High levels of power or energy fluence used by lasers can be associated with such side effects as skin discoloration, crusting and burns/blisters.

d) As a rule laser treatments are more time consuming than IPL sessions. This is due to the fact Laser machines usually have a significantly smaller size of crystal, therefore the an area treated per shot is much smaller.

Please note: Laser hair removal treatments, acne treatments, vascular treatments, skin pigmentation treatments can all be performed using this amazing light-based technology. However different parameters are used for each treatment, for every patient. The end result of your hair removal treatment plan will depend on many factors including the skill of your laser hair removal therapist, the kind of equipment your skin clinic uses as well as you hair and skin type.

compare the treatment

2008-10-13T22:49:00.000-07:00

Before Your IPL Treatment
Please shave the area the morning of your treatment or within 10 hours of your appointment, (this does not need to be done for your initial consultation and patch test). You will be charged extra if this is to be done by the therapist at the time of treatment. If your hair's density is very sparse leave some hair visible so we may determine precisely where to treat.
Do not wax, shave, tweeze or bleach any of the areas to be treated at least one month prior to your treatment. It is also recommend to avoid any irritating medication or chemicals which may interfere with the IPL treatment.
You must also avoid any sun exposure to the areas to be treated. This includes any solariums for about one month prior to any IPL treatment. Using an SPF 30+ sunscreen will help to minimise any sun exposure prior to treatment.

After Your IPL Treatment
Please keep the area treated away from any sun exposure, and use SPF 30+ sunscreen for at least 7 days after your treatment to allow your skin to heal and recover. Also minimise any bathing or washing with hot water, use warm water until your skins feeling of sunburn has disappeared.
Most of the hairs that have been exposed to the IPL will appear within 1 week of treatment. This means they have detached from the root and are being expelled. Once you have noticed this you can then gently exfoliate the hairs with a soft wet towel or non invasive exfoliating gloves. Please ensure you only do this once your skins redness has calmed down as this is a natural reaction and generally lasts only about 4 days to 1 week.
If you have any irritation after your treatment this usually lasts for 24 hours. Please also be aware that no two skins are alike and reactions may vary from person to person.

IPL+diode laser

2008-10-12T20:01:00.000-07:00

400-1200nm/one handle·
Hair removal·
Skin rejuvenation·Age spots, sun spots, pigmentation troubles·
Spider veins & correction of vascular skin troubles.·
Acne & anti-inflammatory·
Breast beautifying.
3600USD
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How does laser/IPL hair removal compare with other hair removal methods?

2008-10-11T01:36:00.000-07:00

Shaving, waxing and depilatory creams are all temporary methods that must be repeated on a regular basis. Electrolysis is a valuable method for treating white, grey and red hairs (and we do offer this service) but it is very slow and suffers from the same drawbacks as laser/IPL method - only those hairs that are actively growing will be destroyed - the others will grow back.Light based hair removal is the only significant improvement in hair removal in the last 20 years. Many technologies, including Alexandrite, Lightsheer diode, NdYAG and Intense Pulse Light ("IPL") techniques, now carry the American FDA approval for effective hair removal or technically termed "permanent hair reduction".

How do I prepare myself for treatment?

2008-10-08T22:47:00.001-07:00

The laser/IPL targets the pigment in the hair and skin and thus it is important that you do not have a suntan - whether natural or artificial. If you have a tan you should wait at least 3 weeks after your last UV exposure until there is no activity in the pigment producing cells. If you are plucking, waxing or threading, you should stop 2 weeks prior to treatment and change to shaving or cutting the hair. The treatment area needs to be shaved the day before treatment. You should avoid perfumes, deodorants or any potential irritants in the treatment area before and after treatment. You should avoid alcohol, aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatorys such as Brufen for 48 hours before treatment

FuGui (Vertical)

2008-10-07T17:38:00.000-07:00

One. Treatment Theory:

1.physical stimulation effect: when it acts on the skin and occur the chemical effect, the intensive pulsed light makes the molecule structure change inside of the collagen fibre and flexibility fibre of dermis, and remew skin flexibility. Moreiver, the light energy could increse the blood vessel function,improve blood circle, that remove the wrinkle and shrink the soarse pores. 2.light pyrogenation effect: the quantity of pigment group in ill structure is super higher than of that in the normal skin,that its temperature is also higher after aborbing the light. Make use of the temperature difference,obturate the blood vessel and the pigments broken and disassembled,without damage the normal structure.

Two. Applications: 1.spots removal:fleck,burn spot,age pigment, chloasma and other pigment deposit 2.unwanted hair removal 3.wrinkle removal: canthus wrinkle,neck wrinkle, gestation wrinkle 4.breast lifting. 5.red blood streak removal, bottle nose treatment, erythema treatment 6.shrink the coarse pore, eliminate or lighten the acne scar 7.increase the the collagenb layer,and renew skin flexibility 8.skin care: make the body white

Three. Features:

1.our joint adopts the most advanced “plug and play” technology, integrating the water and electricity,protection automatically, makes install more easy, safe,realiable. 2.UL standard independent adjustable three kinds of pulses, obeying the clinic experiences on yellow skin for more than ten years from the American Company 3.humanized menu, easy operation 4.Hand-touch and foot-touch switches satisfy your different operating habits. 5.Special technique, automatic energy adjustment system. 6.multi-languages menu, easy master wherever you are 7.smart system clock makes the operator easy to control the time 8.high quality and the best services after sales, makes low cost and big return.

Four. Specifications:

Light Source: five times of atmospheric pressure, USA Spectrum Range: 510-1200nm Energy Density: 10-55J/cm2 Frequency: 1-5Hz Pulse Quantity: 1-50 Sub-pulse Width: 10-25ms Pulse Distance: 1-100ms Spot Size: 8×40 mm2 Cooling Manner: semiconductor+ wind + water +cooling system Size: 32×46×110cm Weight: 45kg Power Source: 220V/15A 50Hz

ST-A IPL Hair Removing

2008-10-07T01:21:00.000-07:00

1.LCD screen 　　2.Emergency shut-off knob 　　3.Key switch　　4.Main console　　5.Treatment handle support 　　6.1 IPL treatment handle(HR)

　★ Curing Principle
　　 Highly controlled flashes of light are selectively absorbed by hair follicles. The absorbed light heats the hair, which damages or destroys the growing potential of the follicle and finally achieving the effect of removing the undesired hair
　★ Indications
Main effect: removing unexpected hair on armpits, lips, hairline, bikini and limbs.Unexpected hairs on limbs, body, face and lipsAdditional effect: improve the rough skin, enhance skin elasticity, repair acne
　★ Features of the System
1.Professional hair removal and Simple medical design 2 Effectively filtering the harmful light with triple light filter systems3. Three cooling systems: Built-in Circle water-cooling system　 Air cooling system　 Semiconductor cooling device4. Silver catoptric system: remarkable optical effect5. Water-electricity separator inside: insuring the system safety6. Double counter system: insuring the quality 7. Magnetic drive pump + metal water tank: lower noise, longer lifetime8. Automobile paint appearance: showing the quality
　★ Technical parameter
Professional hair removal and Simple medical design
Light source
Intense pulsed light
Wavelength 640-1200nm
Light guide Crystal light guide
Safety class Class I type B
Fluency 20-50J
Pulse duration 11-149.7ms
Frequency ≤1P/3S
Spot size 8×34mm
Cooling system Semi-conductor cooling air cooling & embedded circle water cooled
Size 400×350×820mm
Weight (net） 26KG( packing case + 16kg)
Fuse specification 5×20　10A
Input power
Standby： 450VA
Transient: 1500VA
Power requirement AC220V±22V， 50HZ±1HZ

Why Is IPL So Exciting,Safe For Skin Rejuvenation ?

2008-10-05T17:39:00.000-07:00

lasers deliver a specific band of light that will generally treat one skin problem.LePapillon's Quantum SR and Vasculite VR IPL Photorejuvenation Systems,deliver a broad band of pulsed light. so they are an alternative to laser surgery,chemical peels and it has no downtime! Following a treatment,most patients can go back to their usual activities and can immediately apply make-up.
IPL is a safe,non-invasive solution that can be customized to your individual needs and will provide superior cosmetic results and high levels ofsatisfaction. Even after the first treatment,skin feels smoother and appears more even toned.IPL is noninvasive and very safe.You can usually return directly to work and apply makeup immediately. You can resume all your activities(except sun exposure)immediately. Very rarely,temporary mild bruising or blistering may occur in the treated areas,which will resolve in a few days.

VE LIGHT (IPL+RF) BEAUTY EQUIPMENT

2008-09-28T00:50:00.000-07:00

Theory:
Advanced technologies, bipolar radio frequency + IPL, can be used together or separately. The perfect result can be expected. The RF energy can penetrate into the dermis and the heat directly deliveries to the hair follicle. Integrating with the IPL energy, good treatment result will show you in short time. Additionally, the cooling system inside is effective on the epidermis this can greatly reduce pain in the process of treatment.
Application:
1. Thick black/tiny hair-removal: using the quantum emitted by E quantum, also with the effect of RF on vesica below the skin of 6mm,which are not absolutely depended on the delivery of the capillary, so great efficient on treatment of tiny light hair
2. Eliminate wrinkles, tense skin, raise skin, with the combine of IPL and RF technology, eliminate wrinkles and raise skin of face
3. Eliminate the dermic speckle and blood lines, improve the coarse skin obviously
4. Treatment to acne: using the special wave band kill bacillus of acne, also with the combine of IPL and RF efficiently reduce the activities of saponaceous gland
Features:
1. Joint part adopts the most advanced “plug and play” technology, integrating the water and electricity protection automatically, makes install more easily, safe and reliable.
2. Special technique, automatic energy adjustable system
3. 8.4inch color touch screen operating, simple and convenience
4. UL standard independently adjustable three kinds of pulses design, obeying the clinic ten years experiences
5. Humanized menu, easy operation
6. Water level, water flow and water automatic detection greatly increasing machine’s life expectancy and safety.
7. Hand-touch, foot-touch and switches satisfy your different operating habits.
8. Special technique, automatic energy adjustment system.
9. Multilingual arbitrary languages, anywhere in the world can be easily grasped.
10. Smart system clock makes the operator control the time easily.

Advantage
1. Remarkable effects on fuscous spot and live spot
2. Great effect on unwanted hair removal, both thick black hair and tiny hair, and comfortable during the treatment
3. Avoid burn, pigment mark and blister during former IPL treatment
4. Wide range of treatment, great effect, and with high safety factor
5. Large color touch screen, comfortable and elegant
6. Breakthrough based on traditional IPL technology

Specification
Light Source: eight times atmospheric pressure
Multi-band hand-piece: 480 nm/530nm/590nm/640nm/690nm
Energy density: 12-70J/cm2
Frequency: 2s
Pulse number: 1-15
Sub-pulse width modulation: 0.5-10ms
Pulse space：1-50ms
RF Frequency: 10MHz
RF Energy: 1-50
Light spot area: 13*30mm2
Cooling system: Japanese semiconductor+ wind + water +cooling gel
Size: 43*58*136cm
Weight: 75kg
Voltage: 220V(110)/15A 50Hz(60Hz)

IPL Beauty Equipment

2008-09-27T02:15:00.000-07:00

Product DescriptionTechnology: PTF (Poto Thrapy Flash) is a single pulsed light and upgraded from IPL technology, which utilizes light energy with heat energy to achieve maximum efficiency.
Applications: 1. Hair removal/ hair reduction 2. Skin rejuvenation / photo rejuvenation 3. Acne clearance 4. Pigmentation treatment 5. Vascular treatment
Features: 1. Intellectualized controlling technology of charging and discharging, making sure the output energy is accurate;2. Energy storing element discharges completely to avoid safety accident resulting from excess energy; 3. Color liquid crystal display, touch screen input, and friendly human-computer interface; 4. Modular design, easy installation and convenient maintenance; 5. Unique bi-lamp tube technology with wide treated area and high efficiency 6. Filter detrimental spectrum UV, and export wide spectrum energy; 7. Changeable lamps on site and varies of lamp design for different applications

2008-09-24T20:09:00.000-07:00

Features:

1. Remarkable effects on fuscous spot and live spot

2. Great effect on unwanted hair removal, both thick black hair and tiny hair, and comfortable During the treatment

3. Avoid burn, pigment mark and blister during former IPL treatment

4. Wide range of treatment, great effect, and with high safety factor

5. Large color touch screen, comfortable and elegant

6. Breakthrough based on traditional IPL technology

II. Applications:

1. Skin rejuvenation: Face lifting.

2. Unwanted hair removal: Take advantage of intensive pulsed light, act on the pore directly to remove the thick dark hair, and lighten tiny hair

3. Dermic spots, pigment and red blood streak removal

4. Treatment on acne: Reducing the activities of sebaceous gland
Technical specifications: Optical Source: Strong Pulse Light Multi--band hand--piece: 480nm/530nm/590nm/640nm/690nm 480nm red blood silk removal 530nm spot removal 590nm skin rejuvenation 640nm hair removal 690nm breast lifting Energy density: 10-80J/cm2 Pulse width: 1-40ms Pulse number: 1-6 Transmission system: Sapphire crystal light-transmitting system Cooling system: Semiconductor water wind cooling gel Spot size: 13*30mm2 Size: 354cmX58cmX34cm Net weight: 25kg

How do I prepare myself for treatment?

2008-09-22T19:27:00.000-07:00

E-light Beauty System

2008-09-18T17:36:00.000-07:00

Treatment scope of light

1.) Skin rejuvenation, Wrinkle reduction, Removal of three types of pigmentation.
2.) Improves the skin texture and the natural glow, smoother skin, improves the skin’s elasticity.
3.) Improves the skin’s lusterness, whitening of the skin, regular skin tone.
4.) Medical treatment of spots and marks: freckles, lentigo, age spots, sun-induced spots, yellow and brown coloured spots etc.
5.) Medical treatment of blood vessel diseases: Widening of narrow blood vessels, blood veins , spider veins, rosecea etc.
6.) Reduction of facial pores, skin hydration, improvement of dry skin.

E-Light’s Advantages

1.) Short treatment period: every treatment should take only 20-30 minutes.
2.) No risks: does no damage to the skin whatsoever.
3.) No pain: no sedation needed, only a small sense of heat on the skin.
4.) No need for after-care: no special care needed after treatment, can use make-up after treatment.
5.) No side-effects: no physical or chemical treatment to the skin means no negative skin reaction.
6.) Stable effects: one treatment equals ten treatment with other methods.

Specifications

Light Spectrum: 560-950nm,640-950nm (more different wave length intervals optional)
Capacity level: 0-45J/cm2 (ILP) under 10J there will be no light, 0-100J/cm2 (RF)
Pulse number: 1-6
Pulse duration: 1-10ms
Pulse delay: 50-100ms
Repitition period: 1-4s
Treatment surface: 8mm x 40mm
Cooling system: Water, Wind, Semiconductor cooling
Power: AC 220V 50/60Hz (optional)
Size: 460×560×1000mm

Are there any side effects when using IPL

2008-09-16T23:51:00.001-07:00

It is normal to experience some redness of the skin and some very mild swelling which can last from an hour to 24 hours. Sometimes a blister may appear which is normal for some skin types but quite rare.
In some instances the redness may last a few days and there could be some grazing or 'scabbing' which typically subsides over a short period of time. This is a normal appearance and result when trying to remove superficial skin pigment marks, especially when using stronger settings.
The appearance of the treated area immediately after a session does vary from one person to another. The after effects are usually minor and may include some redness. Most people are able to return immediately to normal activity.

Are the results permanent?

2008-09-16T01:21:00.000-07:00

This method can achieve a permanent effect. Generally, 5to 8 treatment sessions on one specific area are required for long-lasting results. That's because hair grows in cycles comprised of 3 phases. It's virtually impossible to destroy all the hair during the appropriate stage of the hair growth cycle in one single treatment session. Still, most hair that is destroyed in the growth phase has been reported to stay at bay for as long as one year. Further, hair that may come back is usually finer and lighter, creating a very "normal" and pleasing appearance.

What conditions can Photorejevenation treat?

2008-09-13T01:04:00.000-07:00

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.
Symptoms of Rosacea:
Rosacea is a skin aliment that leaves people red-faced from dilatedblood vessels and chronic flushing. Rosacea can also cause pimplesand/or blisters on the nose and cheeks. For women and men, IPLcan successfully treat dilated blood vessels and redness withoutinjuring the surrounding healthy skin, while greatly reducing theepisodes of flushing with long-term effectiveness.

IPL Skin Treatments Using Photorejuvenation

2008-09-11T23:25:00.001-07:00

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.

Laser tattoo removal

2008-09-10T23:08:00.001-07:00

Many people regret having a tattoo and no longer want to live with it. Laser treatment at Court House Clinics provides a safe and effecitve way deal with this problem. Our aestheticians use a specialist laser that emits an intense beam of light which is directed into the tattoo. The light breaks up ink particles that form the tattoo, reducing them to minute fragments which are naturally absorbed through the body's own cleansing mechanism. During a course of treatments the tattoo becomes progressively lighter until it has faded or is completely removed. Tattoos generally requre 8-10 treatments. The treatment can be uncomfortable but a local anaesthetic cream can be applied to sensitive areas.Our technology can remove most tattoos but as they can vary in size, density and colour some respond better to treatment than others. A consultation with one of our specialists will determine your suitability for treatment and realistically determine the expected results.

IPL process differ from electrolysis and Laser Hair Removal

2008-09-09T23:30:00.000-07:00

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.

IPL treatments

2008-09-08T17:38:00.000-07:00

The laser works by disabling hairs that are in their active growth cycle at the time of your treatment. Because other hairs enter their growth cycles at different time's additional treatments will be necessary to disable all of the follicles in a given area. Generally with the body it may take 3 to 6 treatments and with the face 4-8 treatments.
The treatments are spaced apart once every 8-10 weeks for the body and once every 4-6 weeks for the face. When we do a treatment the hairs will actually stay away for a period of 7-8 weeks for the body and 4-5 weeks for the face. At this time the hairs will start to grow back and this is the best time to be doing the next treatment.
Our lasers are fully certified to claim 'Permanent hair reduction' which means up to 85-90% of the hair can be removed which in most cases is a very good result.

Do I require a consultation before I schedule a treatment?

2008-09-04T00:09:00.000-07:00

Yes. We require that you be seen in consultation prior to your first IPL Photorejuvenation treatment. IPL Photorejuvenation is a non-invasive medical procedure. Your skin must be assessed by Dr Day prior to scheduling your first treatment. You will benefit from the experienced assessment of a qualified trusted dermatologist. During your consultation any specific concerns or questions will be addressed.

What conditions can Photorejevenation treat?

2008-09-03T00:02:00.001-07:00

How long does the hair stay gone and does it hurt?

2008-09-02T00:24:00.000-07:00

Hair may never return at all. The exact amount of time that the hair stays gone depends on the area being treated, the settings selected by the technician, and individual hair and skin factors. Depending on the settings used by the technician in accordance with the patient request, hair removal may either be permanent or for a certain period of time (4-5-6 months) No. The light is selectively absorbed by the hair and hair follicles. The skin itself is exposed to little heat. Plus, no irritating chemicals are used, and the hairs aren’t pulled on in any way.

IPL treatment

2008-09-01T02:32:00.001-07:00