Laser Hair Removal
Treatment and procedure
The laser hair removal machine by Ellipse Selective Waveband Technology is nowadays commonly referred to as a hair removal laser although strictly speaking it is not a laser. Owing to Ellipse’s square pulse technology and dual mode filtering hair removal by Ellipse SWT systems is practically pain-free in contrast to many true laser treatments.
To achieve long lasting or permanent hair removal, it is necessary to destroy the hair follicle from which individual hairs grow. Controlled pulses of light penetrate the epidermis and are absorbed by melanin in the hair contained in the follicle.
Melanin converts the light energy into heat. This heat is transferred to the hair follicle, which is destroyed, making it unable to produce a new hair. Hair in the resting (telogen stage) are treated later. The treatment is only effective on growing hairs as these are still attached to the follicle. This technique is called “Selective Photothermolysis”.
Prices
| Lip | £25 | | Nose | £25 | | Ears | £30 | | Neck | £30 | | Lip and chin | £40 | | Lip chin and neck | £45 | | Face side | From £35 | | Cheeks | From £40 | | Half face | From £60 | | Full face | £100 | | Nipples | £30 | | Underarms | £40 | | Half arm | £80 | | Full arm | £150 | | Full chest - Ladies | £100 | | Full chest - Men | £200 | | Fullback - Ladies | £100 | | Fullback - Men | £200 | | Half leg including knees | £180 | | Full leg | £250 | | Belly strip | £30 | | Bikini | £40 | | Brazilian | £80 | | Hollywood | £100 | | Buttocks | £60 | | Feet including toes | £30 | | Toes | £25 |
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Prices may vary on consultation.
Pre-Care
It is important to avoid the
following for a 30 days period prior to treatments:
·
- Do
NOT sunbathe or use sun beds.
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- Avoid self tanning products.
·
- Do
not have electrolysis.
·
- Do not
wax.
·
- Do
not pull hair out with tweezers.
·
- Do
not thread the hairs.
·
- Do
not bleach the hair.
·
- Do
not use depilatory creams.
Shave as close to treatment
time as possible, leaving a small patch with approximately 2mm or 2 days of hair
growth for visual assessment.
Aftercare and maintaining
growth
We would advise that you
should do the following for the next 30 days after your treatment.
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- Avoid sun exposure or sunbeds.
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- Wear a minimum SPFF 30+ when outside.
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You should avoid the following
for the next 24-48 hours after the treatment.
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- No
perfumed products or make up.
·
- No
excessive heat e.g. saunas, steam rooms, hot baths/hot tubs.
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- No
swimming or gym.
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- No
touching, picking or scratching the area.
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Please note: The
only method of hair removal which is suitable for in between treatments is
shaving. DO NOT
· Wax, tweeze, thread or pull hairs.
- Do
not use a bleaching cream.
·
Do
not use depilatory cream.
Aloe Vera gel must be used for the next 48 hours
after treatment if any inflammation persists. You can shave or exfoliate the
area 4 days after the treatment to encourage the hairs to shed.