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Hair
Reduction
 Contrary to popular
opinion, this (and all other similar LASER & IPL treatments) are hair reduction
and not hair removal treatments. Typically a 60% to 90% reduction in the growth
and thickness of the hair can be achieved. The treatment requires the pigment or
colour in the hair shaft to 'channel' the light energy down the shaft and into
the hair follicle. Once in the follicle the light energy is converted into heat,
this heat damages the follicle thus inhibiting future growth. Fair, blond, grey
or white hair has little to no pigment thus cannot be treated with this
procedure, alternatives are available. In addition, the treatment is only
effective while the hair is actively growing, given that only 10% to 30% of hair
is actively growing at any one time multiple treatments are required. Future
tops may also be required to maintain optimal results. Nonetheless the treatment
is much quicker and less painful than alternatives such as electrolysis.
Skin
Rejuvenation
An
excellent treatment that promotes the production of collagen and reduces fine
lines. In this treatment the light energy is used to heat the upper layers of
the skin. This process 'fools' the skin into its repair function, the by product
of which is the production of collagen and elastin.
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Thread
Veins / Facial Redness
Thread veins or vascular lesions, are abnormally large or dilated blood vessels
situated close to the skins surface giving rise to unwanted red pigmentation. The
successful removal of all vascular lesions depends on the absorption of the
light from the system hand piece by the blood cells. The light energy causes the
blood cells to heat up. The heat then diffuses outwards either destroying the
cells that make up the blood vessel wall or clotting the blood to stop the flow
so that the individual vessels
 die.
The dead cells are then removed by the body in the normal way.
It
is important to note that individuals that are prone to developing thread veins
will continue to do so after treatment, thus future 'top-up' treatments will
likely be required.
A similar
condition know as Rosacea that gives rise to diffuse facial redness may also be
treated, however a combination therapy may be recommended in addition to a ban
of possible diet and lifestyle triggers. Your therapist can advise you during
the consultation process.
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