The Cosmetic Clinic

HAIR REMOVAL

PAIN FREE HAIR FREE.

The Soprano XL laser delivers Pain Free Hair Free, a state of the art procedure specially designed to remove unwanted hair faster, more comfortably, and with fewer visits than ever before.

Now, because of the patented IN-Motion (tm) technology of Pain Free Hair Free, you can even treat sensitive areas without the discomfort of other systems. By using a sweeping, paintbrush technique, the Pain Free Hair Free procedure is shorter, more comfortable and gives great results.

MORE COMFORTABLE THAN EVER BEFORE

Pain Free hair Free gently heats targetted hair follicles with gentle pulses of laser energy, while you stay comfortable. Nearly any part of the body can be treated safely and comfortably, including the face, neck, legs, arms, bikini line, back and stomach.

Because the laser is constantly in motion, many clients say that Pain Free hair Free treatments feel similar to a "hot stone massage".

You can go on-line to learn more about Pain Free Hair Free at www.PainFreeHairFree.com

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A trained operator will discuss the treatment with you indetail and a patch test is essential to assess the safe and effective energy level required prior to commencement of a full treatment session. Protective glasses are also supplied for use during the treatment to protect the eyes from the intense pulsed light.

The Clinic also has the Syneron machine for IPLS hair removal.

The Cosmetic Clinic - Hair Removal

The Syneron principles of the hair removal process when using IPLS technology:

How does it work?

A pulse of red and infrared intense light penetrates the skin. The hair shaft and the hair follicle contain more pigment than the surrounding skin tissue. Therefore they absorb more light, causing the temperature to rise. When it reaches about 70 degrees the proteins in the growing cells denatures and the hair follicle dies.

How does it feel?

The sensation is anything from painless to a tolerable sting. The sensation is generated by the very thin epidermis, i.e. the superficial layer of dead skin cells. These become warm and heat the underlying live dermis. A skin surface cooling gel is applied prior to pulsing. As the epidermis is very thin, it is easily kept cool by the topical gel, minimizing the sensation.

How many treatments are needed?

The most dramatic changes usually occur after the second treatment. Most individuals, however, need between 3 and 5 treatments. A few people may require more. A man's beard can easily take 15 sessions for complete resolution due to the extremely dense hair growth.

Why the big difference?

The number of treatments required is highly individual. It is also affected by the location of the hair. Normally about 30 percent of the hair on the body is in a growing phase. The rest is dormant and regressed and unable to absorb light. Around 60-90 percent of the growing hair can be removed at each treatment.

How fast is the treatment?

Each pulse of light covers a 10 x 20 mm area of the skin. This is a balance between demand for efficiency and practical considerations. A pulse can be fired every 3-4 seconds. A moustache thus takes less than 30 seconds to treat, while a man's back or a woman's leg may require 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Does the hair thickness matter?

Thick hair requires more light to achieve the same result as thin hair. But it also absorbs more light during the pulse.

What about skin complexion?

Black hair in white skin is the easiest to treat. But clinical results show that in non-white skin, for example people of Hispanic, Middle East or Pakistan/Indian origin, the difference in pigmentation between the hair shaft/follicle and the surrounding skin tissue is usually large enough for the treatment to be successful.

Is hair color important?

In general the darker the hair, the easier it is to obtain a good result. However it is quite common that blond hair responds very well to the treatment even when the early prognosis is less optimistic.