IPL Hair Reduction

Better results than other systems Treating the hair follicle Suitable for all skin types Hair colour Treatment process Precautions before and after treatment Effective results Safe and pain-free Price list

Better results than other systems
Traditionally, light based hair depilation systems have been associated with lasers. As technology has progressed, research has shown that Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) systems are regularly producing better results than other systems. IPL systems are non-laser, emitting light across a broader range of wavelengths, which are absorbed by the hair's melanin.

The IPL treatment provided by Skin Solutions at Mulberry House is designed such that each light pulse is actually composed of a number of rapid shorter pulses. These 'multi-pulses' ensure a more controlled heating of the target hair, whilst minimising heating of the surrounding skin. This means that a greater range of skin and hair types can be treated effectively and safely than was previously possible.

Treating the hair follicle
The way IPL works is to rapidly emit pulses of light. These are absorbed by the melanin of the hair, causing it to heat up rapidly and transfer the heat to adjacent growth cells which in turn reach a temperature in excess of 70c. At this temperature the growth cells become permanently inactive and the follicle is unable to support future hair growth.

Suitable for all skin types
The ideal client will have dark hair and light skin, but due to the pulsed nature of our IPL system, darker skin types can also be treated safely. All hair thickness can also be treated successfully, from fine hair on the upper lip to thick hairs of the pubic region.

Hair Colour
Our IPL successfully treats all hair colours with the exception of grey and white. However, these hair colours can be very effectively treated by our Epil Pro system.

Treatment Process
Once your hair and skin parameters have been determined to ensure safe and effective treatment, your first session can begin. The area to be treated will be prepared and the applicator head will be stepped across the skin and each flash will result in an area of 10mm x 50mm being treated.

Skin Solutions at Mulberry House is one of the very few establishments using a larger applicator to treat larger areas. The huge advantage in this is the reduced time needed for treatments. Previously, having lower legs treated would mean being in the clinic for almost 2 hours. Now with the 22cm applicator you can be in and out in around 45 minutes. This applicator is excellent for treating all larger areas - backs, chests, etc.

Precautions before and after treatment
Sensible use of sun protection products is all that is needed as direct exposure to sunlight should be avoided for up to four weeks before and after treatment. Treated hair should be left in place for at least four days, after which they can be removed or allowed to fall out naturally.

Effective results
Unlike many laser treatments, the hairs are not vaporised but appear to grow out slowly and after 1 to 3 weeks they will fall out naturally. The area will remain hair-free until the next growth cycle - the duration will depend on the area being treated and on the individual. The next treatment will remove this growth. Subsequent treatments will be required until the area is completely hair-free.

Fast treatment
With its generously sized 22cm applicator head, treatment using IPL is very fast. Facial areas can be treated in a matter of minutes whilst larger areas can be treated in around an hour. Typically four to seven treatments will be sufficient to significantly reduce hair density.

Safe and pain-free
Hair depilation using Intense Pulsed Light is one of the safest techniques available. There is little if any down-time with this treatment. The sensation felt during treatment will be no more than gentle pressure on the skin from the applicator along with a short mild heat sensation as the individual follicles are heated.

New! Reduced prices on IPL treatments
At Skin Solutions we want you to have the safest, most effective treatment from some of Edinburgh’s most experienced therapists at the best cost-effective prices available. We have recently reviewed all our prices allowing savings of up to 30% on a course of six treatments! In the event of nine treatments being necessary there are savings of 35%.  

Links
www.pulsar-technology.com

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Skin Solutions at Mulberry House
39 Manor Place Edinburgh EH3 7EB
t. 0131 225 2012   info@skinsolutions-mulberryhouse.co.uk