Frequently Asked Questions

What is pulsed-light hair removal?
Is the treatment safe?
How long does it take?
Does it hurt?
How long does the hair stay gone?
What body areas can be treated?
Do I have to let my hair grow out to a certain length before I can be treated?
How does the pulsed-light hair removal compare with waxing?
How does it compare with laser hair removal?

What is pulsed - light hair removal?

Pulsed - light hair removal is a new and advanced, long - term hair removal method. A client sits or lies in a comfortable position, and then a technician glides a wand like tool, or a handpiece, over his or her skin. The handpiece emits a beam of specially filtered light, which is absorbed by the hair and converted to heat. This heat disintegrates the hair and disables the hair follicle. New hair growth will be delayed, and a percentage of hair may not grow back at all.

Is the treatment safe?
 

Yes, it is very safe. Some people may experience mild reddening of the treatment area for a day
or so after the treatment, but other complications are rare. The pulsed - light hair removal delivers energy to the skin very gently. Plus, the handpiece extracts heat from the skin during each pulse of light for maximum protection.

How long does it take?

Treatments are extremely fast, over twice as fast as waxing. A pair of legs or a man's back can be treated in less than ten to twenty minutes. Smaller areas, such as the face or back of the neck, can
be done in less than a minute.

Does it hurt?

No. The light is selectively absorbed by the hair and hair follicles. The skin itself is exposed to little heat. Plus, no irritating chemicals are used, and the hairs aren't pulled on in any way.

How long does the hair stay gone?

Results are long - lasting. Nearly all hair can be removed from a pair of legs for up to three months, or from the face for up to one to two months. Some hair may never return at all. The exact amount of time that the hair stays gone depends on the  area being  treated, the settings selected by the technician, and the individual hair and skin factors.

What body areas can be treated?

Almost any area of the body can be treated : the legs, back, upper lip, chin, underarm, back of the neck, bikini line, etc.

Do I have to let my hair grow out to a certain length before I can be treated?

Not at all! With pulse - light treatments, there's no need to let hair grow out before you remove it. Light penetrates beneath the skin to reach the hair follicles. If you wish, you can get treated at regular intervals so that your skin remains virtually hair free all the time.

How does the pulsed-light hair removal compare with waxing?

Pulsed - light hair removal is faster, more comfortable, produces longer lasting results, and can treat hair before it becomes visible. Additionally, hair grows back more slowly after pulsed - light treatments and is thinner and lighter in color.

How does it compare with laser hair removal?

Laser hair removal has many of the same benefits as pulsed - light hair removal. Operating a laser, however, often requires more expertise than operating a pulsed-light system.