What Is I.P.L

I.P.L (intense pulsed light) is an advanced light based technology that, unlike laser, has multiple wavelengths so can treat a wider range of skin types and can perform a variety of different applications. It will give a permanent reduction in hair growth and in many clients there is total clearance after a course of treatments. I.P.L is painless, at most giving a sharp sting or prickling sensation, lasting a split second. This will vary depending on the individual and the sensitivity of the treated area. A patch test will determine the correct setting and indicate if your skin is likely to be particularly sensitive to heat. If there is any slight redness produced this will normally disappear within days. The award-winning CACI Pulsed Light System from CACI International has a 12½cm² spot size making it six times faster than many other systems. Unlike some other IPL systems, with this system there is no need for gels to cool the skin, therefore ensuring the treatment is particularly comfortable for clients. When used for hair removal, the large spot size means that this system is particularly fast at treating larger areas such as backs and legs.       ANSWERS TO COMMON IPL QUESTIONS Q: Is it Permanent? A: In many clients there is total clearance after a course of treatments but each client has to be assessed individually. You will have a permanent reduction in hair growth. Q: How Many Treatments Will I Require? A: You will need a minimum of 4 treatments. Different areas of the body have numerous hair growth cycles and we have to destroy all these cycles. On average a client will need between 4-10 treatments over a period of 12-18 months. Q: Is It Laser? A: No it is an advanced light based technology that unlike laser has multiple wavelengths so can treat all skin types and can perform a variety of different applications. Q: How does IPL work? A: IPL is based on the theory of selective photothermolysis- Photo-light: Therm-heat: Olysis-process It is the specific absorption of light by a target tissue (hair chromophores) without damaging the surrounding tissue, A hair chromophore is the melanin (pigment colour), which absorbs the intense light energy also known as fluence. IPL works by delivering a filtered band of light so Incorporating a range of different wavelengths within the filtered band. Q: Does it work on all skins/hair? A: Darker hairs contain more melanin pigment than that of light/blond hair; therefore IPL is more suitable for hair with more pigment. Q: Do the hairs have to be very long? A: No not at all, in fact the hairs are better if they are shorter, it is advisable that the client would have treatment when the hairs are short, they can in fact be cut or shaved, but other methods of hair removal should not be used (eg tweezers, waxing, electrolysis etc.) Q: How Long Is the Treatment? A: The IPL has the largest treatment spot size on the market so is up to 5 times faster than other light based treatment systems. Typically a top lip can be treated in a matter of a few seconds and both underarms in just 10mins. Q: What are the side effects? A: A patch test will determine the correct setting for your hair and skin type. There are generally no side effects but if your skin is particularly sensitive to heat then a slight redness may occur but this will normally disappear within days. Q: Does It Hurt? A: At most a sharp sting or prickling sensation, lasting a split second may be felt. This will vary depending on the individual and sensitivity of the treated area. Most find the sensation of the treatment far more comfortable than waxing or electrolysis. Q: Is it safe? A: IPL is a safe and effective treatment and working with CACI IPL the machine will allow you to choose expert settings to guide the operator into choosing the most appropriate setting for the individual client. IPL works to target the hairs in the Anagen stage To inhibit growth anagen cells attached and dividing at the base of the hair follicle must be targeted and destroyed. By heating the anagen cells to 70 degrees, cell necrosis occurs and non functional fibrous is formed thus inhibiting hair regrowth. Hair removal is achieved by appropriate filtering of the light source and by emitting a sufficient amount of light energy to be absorbed by the melanin content in the hair. BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION & PATCH TEST - call 01387 259527