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1. What can Ellipse IPL Laser do for me?
2. How does Ellipse IPL Laser work?
3. How much do Ellipse IPL Laser treatments cost?
4. Is Ellipse IPL Laser safe?
5. Does Ellipse IPL Laser have any side effects?
6. Does Ellipse IPL Laser hurt?
7. How many treatments are required?
8. Do I need to do anything before my treatment?
9. How long does a treatment take?
10. Anything else I should be aware of?

1. What can Ellipse IPL Laser do for me?

Ellipse IPL Laser offers non-invasive, safe and effective hair removal for most skin types and most hair colours. Ellipse IPL Laser also offers non-invasive safe and effective skin rejuvenation for most skin types.

2. How does Ellipse IPL Laser work?

The Ellipse IPL Laser uses short safe bursts of light to remove unwanted body hair from all body sites in minutes. The hair contains a pigment (melanin) that absorbs light and converts it into heat, this heat then destroys the hair follicle rendering it unable to produce a new hair.

3. How much do Ellipse IPL Laser treatments cost?

This will vary depending on the area you are having treated and the number of treatments you need. Your practitioner will be able to determine the cost at the time of consultation once the area you would like to have treated has been examined.

4. Is Ellipse IPL Laser safe?

Ellipse IPL Laser offers non-invasive, safe and effective hair removal for most skin types and most hair colours. Ellipse IPL Laser also offers non-invasive safe and effective skin rejuvenation for most skin types.

5. Does Ellipse IPL Laser have any side effects?

Immediately after IPL treatment you may notice a slight reddening of the skin around the hair follicles or slight local swelling which may last for up to a few hours (or in very rare cases, a few days). These are positive indications that the IPL treatment was effective. Following your IPL treatment, areas of pigmentation may darken and rise to the surface of the skin before being exfoliated naturally within 1-2 weeks. This is a positive indication of a successful IPL treatment and no cause for concern.

6. Does Ellipse IPL Laser hurt?

Not really, although the treatment sensation will vary from client to client. Most of our clients say that it feels like the flicking of an elastic band on their skin. Any discomfort is momentary and there is no lasting sensation.

7. How many treatments are required?

For hair removal, the number of treatments varies, depending on the density and location of the hair growth. Approximately 30% of the body hair is in a growing stage at any time. The remainder is dormant and unable to absorb light .Ellipse IPL Laser will destroy between 60% and 90% of the growing hair at each treatment. Most people require between 5 and 8 treatments. However, extremely coarse, dense hair for instance, a man’s beard may take longer. For an effective skin rejuvenation result, a course of treatments are required. The number required depends on the severity of the condition. Most people require between 3 to 5 treatments, however some conditions may only require 1 treatment.

8. Do I need to do anything before my treatment?

Yes. Please ensure that you do not have an active tan. IPL treatments are only possible after a minimum of 4 weeks post sun tanning. Also, any products on the skin, including self tan preparations must be avoided prior to treatment.

9. How long does a treatment take?

The consultation and patch test take about 30 minutes. The IPL treatment itself can take as little as 15 minutes or as long as 2 hours, depending on the area(s) being treated. This will be discussed with you during your consultation.

10. Anything else I should be aware of?

Some people are more sensitive to light than others, so please help your operator by being completely honest when filling in the assessment form. A patch test is required to check your suitability for treatment.

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