Lynton IPL Hair Removal
Lynton IPL Hair Removal
Why live with unwanted hair? IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is a safe, permanent hair reduction treatment and long-term solution to unwanted, excess hair for both men and women.
Treatment is suitable for the face and body, is quick and results can be seen after just a few sessions.
A course of treatments is usually required at 4 – 8 weekly intervals to follow the hair growth cycle. Treatment will leave your skin feeling smooth, soft and free from painful in-growing hairs.
This treatment is for you if:
- Unwanted facial hair is affecting your self confidence
- In growing hairs are causing concern
- You desire long-lasting hair removal
Is Laser better than IPL Hair Removal?
No, IPL and Laser are different technologies. Loud Skin Clinic, Westhoughton uses Lynton IPL this achieves superior results compared to other IPL brands and inferior laser brands.
Lynton award winning training ensures I achieve highly clinically effective results, whist keeping my clients safety as the primary objective. I am full level 4 qualified meaning three years of study and many years of skin expertise.
Why Choose Loud Skin Clinic?
I use unrivalled, specialist equipment supplied by the UK’s No.1 manufacturer – Lynton Lasers. Lynton have manufactured specialist aesthetic equipment for over 20 years, and is the preferred choice used by the NHS.
How does IPL Hair Removal work?
Light is selectively absorbed by melanin, the pigment in the hair follicle. The light energy heats the pigment and effectively destroys the hair follicle without damaging the surrounding cells.
How is the treatment carried out?
The Intense Pulsed Light is placed on the skin and a short pulse of light is released, which targets 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.
Am I suitable for treatment?
Most people are suitable for treatment. Best results are often achieved with clients who have fair skin and dark hair. Dark hair is more easily treated as it has a high concentration of melanin. Fair hair however, contains less melanin and is harder to treat. A consultation will ascertain if the treatment will be successful for you. Grey/white hair has no melanin so is not suitable for treatment.
How does the treatment feel?
Treatment sensation varies but is often described as “a flick of an elastic band”. No anaesthesia is required and most clients describe the discomfort as moderate and tolerable.
What should I expect after the treatment?
The hair follicles are damaged by heat but the hairs remain in the follicles. The dead hairs shed after 1 – 3 weeks as the epidermis renews. During this period the hairs will seem to ‘grow’ as they are pushed out by the new epidermis. You may shave the area if desired between treatments.
Are there any side effects?
The skin may be red immediately after treatment and the hair follicles may be swollen and bumpy but this usually subsides within a few hours. Adverse reactions are rare but may include a small blister or temporary lightening or darkening of the skin.
How long does each treatment take?
Treatments can take as little as 10 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the treatment area.
How many treatments are necessary?
Only hair that is actively growing is affected, therefore multiple treatments are needed, this will apply to all methods of hair removal as only 20% of hair is in Anagen or the active growth stage at any time this is the only time a hair can be treated. Treatment is conducted every 4 – 8 weeks to capture each hair in it’s growth stage depending on the area treated, until a satisfactory result is seen. The required number of treatments varies, but typically 6 or more treatments are needed for optimum results.
Consultation Procedure
Prior to treatment, a consultation is conducted in which a medical history is taken to confirm suitability for treatment, there is also an opportunity for any questions you may have to be answered. Before treatment commences you must provide written consent and a small test patch will be carried out.
