F.A.C.E - Facial & Cosmetic Enhancement Clinic
- Acne Treatment
- Age Management
- Age Spots
- Body Sculpture
- CACI Future-Tec
- Cellulite
- Dermalift - Facial Toning
- Electrolysis Hair Removal
- Face Lift Without Surgery - Genie
- Fat Reduction
- Hair Removal (Alkaline)
- IPL Skin Rejuvenation
- Micro-Derm Abrasions
- Mesotherapy
- Permanent Hair Removal (IPL)
- Skin Pigmentation
- Restylane ®
- Rosacea
- Scarring Treatments
- Sclerotherapy
- Semi-Permanent Makeup
- Skin Disorders & Blemishes
- Skin Peels
- Skin Tags
- Stretch Marks
- Tattoo Removal
- Thread Veins Face & Body
- Waxing
- Wrinkle Relaxing
- Wrinkle Removal
Xenolite ™Permenant Hair Removal - Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) hair removal is rapidly becoming recognised as the treatment of choice for removing unwanted hair. Clinics and clients alike are realising that for effective permenant hair reduction IPL offers a rapid, pain-free, long term option.
Using a light source which is selectively filtered to produce a specific range of wavelengths which absorb preferentially in the chromophore melanin, the Xenolite™ IPL systems are able to heat the hair and destroy its growth cells without damaging the surrounding healthy tissue.
The success of Intense Pulsed Light for depilation is based on its versitility. By being able to set a range of different pulse trains and energies the output of the Xenolite™ can be tailored to treat a large range of hair and skin types, safely and effectively.
Areas treated for hair removal include:
- Facial hair
- Eyebrows & Forehead
- Hair on neck
- Chest hair
- Hair on Shoulders and Back
- Arm hair
- Hair on leg
- Hair on hands
- And more...
How many treatments are required ?
Treatment length can vary vastly on a per person basis. Often characterstics such as the area of the body treated, hair colour, skin colour and pigmentation can heavily influence the outcome. We therefore advise visiting us for a FREE consultation so we can examine the chosen area required and work with you to remove your unwanted hair.
How much will it cost ?
In relation to the number of treatments required, costs can vary. However we offer very competetive rates and often run promotions and discounts on our treatments. If you would like to find out more, please contact us where we can have a friendly chat and discuss pricing upfront.
What types of condition can be treated ?
There are three target problem areas that IPL skin rejuvenation can treat. Solar Lentigines - regions of increased pigmentation, high colour – excessive redness of the cheeks or face and fine lines and wrinkles.
How does Skin Rejuvenation work ?
For unwanted pigmentation in the tissue. In the case of pigmented sun damage the target is the superficial melanin in the skin, for high colour it is the small and broken capillaries which contain the target chromophore. Heating the pigmented cells results in localised denaturing and eventual removal of the unwanted cells and pigmentation. This heating also promotes increased collagen production in the skin, reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
Who can be treated ?
Providing that there are no contra-indications, clients whose unwanted pigmentation is darker than the surrounding tissue and skin can be treated successfully. It should be noted that occasionally pigmentation changes are indications of more concerning problems and it is advisable that a doctor should be consulted prior to treatment to ensure that this is not the case.
How long does the treatment take ?
First a full consultation plus an initial test patch must be performed to ensure that no unwanted side effects are likely to occur. Following this the time required to undertake a complete treatment is very short. A facial treatment will take approximately 15mins whilst the chest area will be completed in about 20mins.
How many treatments are needed ?
Between one and three treatments are recommended, six to eight weeks apart. Generally sun damage can be resolved in just one or two visits whilst high colour and wrinkle reduction show significant results following two to three applications.
Is IPL Skin Rejuvenation effective ?
Yes. Skin Rejuvenation using intense Pulsed Light is rapidly becoming recognised as a fast safe and highly effective method of reducing unwanted pigmentation and improving the tone of the skin without suffering painful side effects. The client can return to normal day to day activities immediately following treatment.
What precautions must be taken ?
Clients are recommended to avoid sun exposure for four weeks prior to treatment. Following treatment the skin may be sensitised to UV light and it is advised that the area treated should kept covered or a high factor sunscreen be used for 4 months.
Contact us for a free friendly consultation to discuss the appropriate treatment.