You will initially book for in for a consultation and patch test, ensure that the hairs are visible on the day of your consultation as this determines your hair type. Before treatment:
- Avoid sun-beds / sun exposure and fake tan 4 weeks prior to treatment.
- Shave the area which is going to be treated at least 12 hours prior to treatment, don’t wax, pluck or thread the area.
- Avoid using lotions / moisturisers on the area being treated on the day of treatment.
We recommend eight to twelve sessions for best results, four - six weeks apart. For maintenance, we recommend one to two sessions every twelve months.
Results can be noticed as soon as the first few sessions, the hair will naturally start to drop out of the follicle, resulting in a reduction in hair re-growth in the area treated.
There is minimal downtime with this treatment, some patients may experience slight reddening of the skin and some sensitivity.
The hair must be darker than the skin therefore this treatment wouldn’t be effective on patients with very light hair. Our machine is suitable for Fitzpatrick skin types 1-3
The use of IPL means that the treatment is comfortable to have. Some more intimate areas may feel more sensitive.
A consultation and patch test will determine your suitability before we book an appointment.