We are a well-established
clinic and have been providing high quality IPL and laser hair removal treatments in Surrey for over four
years.
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Laser hair removalClick here for Laser hair removal pricesIntroduction
The Spring Laser Clinic uses advanced laser technology to ensure
permanent hair reduction. The IPL hair removal treatments are
suitable for all areas of the face or body and for both men and
women. Our state of the art IPL can treat nearly all skin
types
and hair colours; including most Asian and Afro-Caribbean people. IPL or Laser ?
Although
the treatment is known as Laser hair removal, most reputable clinics
use IPL instead of laser for hair removal.
IPL
is more flexible and adaptable for different skin/ hair colour
combinations and is also faster and more effective for most people. Occasionally for very
stubborn or thick hair, we do use an nd:YAG laser but normally we use the IPL. How does Intense Pulse Light (IPL) work?
Intense pulsed light systems release precisely controlled strong pulses
of filtered light that are absorbed by melanin, the pigment in
hair. This heats up the hair and destroys the cells
responsible
for hair growth, to achieve long term hair reduction. How is the treatment carried out?
You will be asked to put on goggles to protect your eyes. A
layer
of chilled gel is applied to the area to guide the light into the
skin. The area will also be cooled to lessen discomfort
during
treatment. The light guide is placed on the skin and a short
pulse of light is released, targeting many follicles
simultaneously. The applicator is then moved to the
neighbouring
area of skin and the process is repeated until the entire area is
treated. The chilled gel is removed and the area moisturised. Am I suitable for treatment? Probably yes. We use
a state of the art IPL that can treat most skin types. How does the treatment feel? No
anaesthesia is required and most patients describe the discomfort as
moderate and acceptable. Sensations vary, but most patients
describe it as a very short hot pin prick. What will I see after treatment? The
hair follicles are damaged by heat but the hairs initially remain in
the follicles. The hairs fall out after one to three weeks as
the
epidermis renews. During this period the hairs will seem to
'grow' as they are pushed out by the new epidermis. After
treatment the hairs are loose in the follicle and can sometimes be
easily pulled out with tweezers. Are there any side-effects? The
skin can become quite red immediately after treatment.
However
most patients experience no side effects and any skin reaction usually
disappears within a few hours. How many treatments are necessary? Only
hair in the active growth stage of the growth cycle (anagen phase) is
affected and so multiple treatments are needed. Treatment is
conducted every two to eight weeks, depending on the site treated,
until a satisfactory result is seen. The number of treatments
required varies, but typically six or more treatments are required for
optimum results. How long does each treatment take? Treatments can take from 15
minutes to an hour, depending on which area is being treated. Are the results permanent? As
the laser and IPL hair removal is fairly new, it is impossible to claim
that the hair removal will be permanent. However research
shows
that the hair removal is long term. |
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