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WHAT TO EXPECT DURING AND AFTER IPL HAIR REMOVAL

During the treatment:

▪ Mild to moderate heat and discomfort is expected. Some people equate the sensation to a “rubber band flicking” on the area. These sensations should always be tolerable.

Immediately after and up to 5 days post treatment:

▪ A mild sunburn-like sensation

▪ Swelling of the hair follicles (peri-follicular oedema) can occur and appear as small, raised, red bumps. This is a normal histamine reaction

▪ Itchy or dry skin 1 – 3 weeks post treatment:

▪ Appearance of “stubble”. This is not hair re-growth. It is the remnant of treated hairs being expelled from the follicle. Allow this hair to fall out on its own or encourage with gentle exfoliation. Do not pluck or tweeze. You may shave during this period.

▪ Abnormal responses: Extreme redness, swelling or heat. Extreme sensitivity or blisters. If you experience any of these responses, please contact your treatment provider immediately.

IMPORTANT

Throughout your treatment course, it is important to advise your treatment provider of any of the following as these will influence treatment safety and efficacy:

• Sun exposure or fake tan application on the treatment area within the past 4 weeks

• Any new health conditions, or if you have been unwell

• Commencing any new medication (including short term doses)

• Changes to current medications or supplements

• If you are trying to become, or become pregnant

Post-treatment care is a vital step of your Hair Reduction treatments.

In order to ensure a safe treatment and to get the best results, please follow all advice provided and reach out to your treatment provider if you have any questions. Failure to follow the below advice may increase the risk of undesirable effects.

Daily:

✓ A sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater should be applied

✓ Avoid sun exposure to treated areas

For the first 24 hours post treatment (or until redness and swelling subsides)

✓ Application of chilled aloe vera gel or post laser gel up to 3 x a day

✓ A cold compress every hour for 5 to10 minutes may be soothing to the skin. Do not apply ice directly to the skin

✓ Avoid exercise, and activities that increase perspiration and body temperature

✓ Avoid the use of pools, spas, and saunas.

✓ Avoid extremely hot showers and baths

✓ Avoid application of deodorant in the treatment area

Up to 5 days post treatment:

✓ Avoid use of scented lotions or soaps

✓ Avoid the use of cosmeceutical Vitamin A, AHA’s, BHA’s and Vitamin C

Up to 1 week post treatment:

✓ Avoid the use of prescription strength exfoliant creams (prescriptive vitamin A)

✓ Avoid antiwrinkle injections and filler injections in the treatment area

✓ After 1 week, start gently exfoliating the treated area. This may include use of a loofah, mitts, AHA & BHA based lotions or retinol. Use of these products sooner will aggravate the skin and cause inflammation to the skin during the healing phase.

✓ Contact your treatment provider if you notice any blisters, crusts or open areas. Allow these to heal spontaneously. If healing is delayed, a thin coating of antibiotic ointment may be advised. Do not pick at these areas. Picking may result in infection or scarring.

✓ Your treatment provider will advise you when you should schedule your next appointment, as different areas of the body require different treatment intervals. It is important to adhere to this regime for best results.

✓ Maintenance treatments will be required and will be ongoing

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many treatments will i need?

This depends on your individual hair type. most clients require 8-10 sessions to achieve optimum results, although the hair will reduce and become finer with each treatment.

How long do i have to wait between treatments?

treatments must be conducted at regular intervals. these vary depending on the area being treated. for example the face may be treated 2-4 weeks intervals, while other areas may be every 8 weeks.

What can i expect after my SHR IPL session?

facial hair will take 7-10 days to fall out while body hair may take 2-3 weeks. inividual results will depend on your skin type, hair coarsness and natural growth cycle.

How is SHR IPL hair reduction different?

SHR technology is a breakthrough innovation in IPL treatments. the difference between IPL SHR and other IPL machines is that SHR scans the treatment area with up to 10 flashes per second. this gradually heats the target area for painless hair reduction, instead of high intensity shots that can cause discomfort, experienced with traditional IPL.

How does IPL work?

A fully trained therapist will apply a specially designed hand piece to your skin and generate an intense pulse of light which will be absorbed by targets in your skin.  The light delivered from the hand piece is delivered at high intensity during a very short period of time. It is this rapid discharge of light that provides the high energy levels required for each IPL treatment to be effective!

What is IPL – Intense Pulsed Light Treatment?

IPL is a non-invasive light-based technology used to remove unwanted hair and improve many skin conditions.  Such conditions as age spots, sun spots, freckles, superficial capillaries and other unsightly discolouration of the skin can be eliminated using this technology.  IPL is also incredibly effective for those of us who suffer from facial redness and can even stimulate fibroblast causing increased collagen production in your skin for a more natural, lively, healthier looking you!