IPL laser treatment stands for Intense Pulsed Light, and is a type of technology used in both the
cosmetic and medical industries to treat the skin for either aesthetic or
therapeutic purposes. Here at Beauty by Ruth Ltd, we offer IPL treatment at our
Olney House of Beauty, a stone’s throw away from Northampton.
The Purpose of IPL Treatment
First designed to treat vascular conditions, relating to the
arteries, veins, and the general circulatory systems of the body, IPL treatment
now has many other purposes. It can be used to carry out hair removal, skin rejuvenation,
to treat acne, as age defence and treatment of thread veins. The technology is
particularly useful for treating acne, so you can enjoy clearer looking skin.
When it comes to hair removal, it works to reduce the appearance of the hairs,
so with time they seem lighter and thinner.
Treatment Areas
The most common areas for IPL treatment for hair removal include
the upper lip hairs, chin, back and legs. It may be used on other areas of the
body and face, and you will be able to discuss your needs with our fully
trained and certified therapists. You will be fully assessed on initial
consultation to see whether you are a suitable candidate for IPL treatment.
How IPL Treatment Works
As the name suggests, the treatment works by pulsating an
energy-rich white light on the skin. The light produces energy when it meets
the surface of the skin as the energy is converted when it interacts with
pigments in the skin. A combination of the IPL and radio frequency (RF) current
is used as part of the treatment, meaning that it is possible to also treat
darker skin, as well as those with light coloured and/or fine hairs. You will
feel the short bursts of light as a slight tingling or prickling sensation. It
is much less painful than alternative methods of hair removal, and the cooled
applicator helps to reduce any discomfort you may experience. We are able to
treat a small area as a test patch to see how you respond to the treatment.
The Number of Required Treatments
The amount of treatment you need to achieve your desired results
will depends on your specific areas of treatment. For longer lasting results of
hair removal, you can expect to have around 6 to 8 treatment sessions between
intervals of 4 to 8 weeks. This is due to the fact that just 25-30% of the
body’s hairs grow at any given moment, and hairs can only be removed when they
are in this growth stage. For other purposes, you can benefit from shorter
treatment times. For example, light pigment disorder can show results after 2-3
treatments, and acne may only take between 4-6 sessions (carried out every
fortnight).
Contact Us
If you are interested in finding out more about our range of IPL
laser treatments, please get in touch by emailing us at Olney House of
Beauty at theolneybeautyhouse@outlook.com. Alternatively, to speak to a
member of the team directly, you can call us on 01234 714 714, or pay us a
visit at treatment centre at Market Place. We will be pleased to assist you
with any questions you may have for us.
