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What is IPL?Laser or Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) hair removal is widely regarded as the safest and most effective form of hair removal for the face and body on the market today. Unwanted hair is a real problem for many people. It can make you self-conscious and limit the choice of clothes you wear. It can also be a pain to deal with - endless plucking and shaving, and still the problem keeps on coming back.
Lasers and IPL systems all work on the same principle of absorption of light energy into a particular target pigment colour (chromophore) in the skin. The light energy is converted to heat energy which causes damage to the specific target area.
Intense Pulsed Light systems are different from lasers in that they can deliver hundreds of wavelengths (or colours) in each burst of light instead of just one wavelength. In the case of hair removal, pigment contained in the hair shaft can be targeted as can the hair follicle or root with light generated by the Laser or IPL system.
This energy heats up the base of the hair follicle, which causes damage to the cells that produce hair growth. If enough damage is done, this will prevent the hair from growing any further.
The effect is most obvious during, what is known as, the anagen phase of hair growth. That is when new hairs start to grow, and during this period of growth the hair follicle has increased pigmentation and growth of new cells that makes it more open to damage from light treatment.
This also explains why Laser and Intense Pulsed Light hair removal is not a one-off treatment. Hair follicles that are resting or shedding hair will not be significantly affected by the light energy and will
re-grow in time.
VPL™ technology is a revolutionary new technique, pioneered by Energist, for hair removal and all aspects of skin rejuvenation. Going one step further from IPL, using short pulses of light energy, which can be varied in number, length and frequency, the VPL™ systems emit light across a range of wavelengths, allowing a greater range of more gentle treatments to be performed on virtually all hair and skin types.
The safe and effective VPL™ technology helps to remove and improve the effects that age, hormonal activity and over-exposure to the sun can have on the skin. Using short, safe, controlled pulses of filtered light to help remove unwanted hair and skin perfections, and to improve texture and tone, VPL™ leaves skin clearer and smoother.
Treating a wide range of conditions from unwanted hair, to active acne, thread veins, fine lines and wrinkles, age and sun spots and rosacea, VPL™ technology is the way forward for beauty salons and clinics.
One VPL™ Shot VPL™ minimises the discomfort by allowing the skin to cool during each shot. The effectiveness is shown in this 4-pulse illustration.
Patients with light sensitivity should not have IPL treatment. Its effects during pregnancy are unknown and it is safer to avoid the treatment when pregnant. Children under the age of 18 years should not be treated. You should not have IPL treatment if you have any suntan however mild. You should not have IPL treatment whilst taking Roaccutane (Isotretinoin) or for 12 months afterwards.
Yes. There is no evidence whatsoever to suggest that laser treatment can lead to skin disorders or an increased risk of skin cancer. Our laser centre is registered with the Healthcare Commission, ensuring the highest level of safety for our patients.