How does laser hair removal work?

The IPL (Intense Pulsed Light Therapy) hair removal procedure produces a high intensity flash of filtered light from the applicator head, which has been placed in contact with the skin. The energy from the light source is absorbed by the pigment melanin, which is the chromophore, which gives hair its colour. The hair rapidly absorbs this filtered light and transfers it to the surrounding cells that in turn are converted into heat raising them to a temperature of 70 degree Centigrade or more. The heating denatures the cells making them incapable of producing further hair growth.

Only hair in the growth phase can be treated. The number of hairs in this phase varies from 20% to 90% depending on the body site. The lengths of the growth cycles also vary from 6 to 24 weeks depending on the body site. For most people six treatments are sufficient to clear an area of hair.

SUITABLE FOR ANY SKIN COLOUR & HAIR TYPE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF BLOND / WHITE HAIRS

Prices start from £55 (please contact us for detailed prices).

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