How does the Quantum IPL system work?

The IPL Quantum HR eliminates hair, employing a method known as selective photothermolysis. This involves disabling hair growth mechanisms by raising the temperature of the hair follicle high enough to damage the follicles germinative cells without damaging the skin and surrounding surface.

What side effects will I expect from having IPL?

Intense Pulsed Light converts light energy into heat, and the heat is what destroys the hair follicle. You experience a mild case of sunburn which not only usually passes quickly but this is also very common and like having a sunburn you would apply sunscreen and keep it under covers for a few days.

How long do IPL treatments take?

Your Intense Pulsed Light treatment takes around the same amount of time as a wax treatment for the same area. The first visit will be around 30 minutes to perform as we need to do a patch test and ask you some questions.

How many IPL treatments will I need?

Hair grows in cycles. The IPL is effective on hair in its actively growing cycle. At any one time there will only be certain hairs in that growing phase. This means that consistent treatments at appropriate intervals are absolutely necessary for the best possible results.

This varies anywhere from 2-8 treatments. That said though, some clients have been very happy with the result after just a few treatments. From your test patch we can usually see how many more treatments it will take to achieve your desired result, which often averages out at about six.

Why do I have to have many IPL treatments?

IPL targets the hair compound called melanin, this give hair the colour (pigmentation). Melanin is most prevalent in hair during the early-anagen phase of hair growth, and hairs in this stage of growth are the ones most susceptible to Intense Pulsed Light. Ongoing treatments are needed to catch each hair as it passes through this early-anagen stage of development.

Why are Laser/IPL treatments so expensive?

This simple reason for this is due to the high acquisition cost of machines, maintenance and the materials used during these treatments are also very costly.

Will I have to come back for repeat treatments?

The reason for this varies from person to person generally this can happen due to hormonal changes, to hair can lay dormant for long periods or emerge for the first time as you arrive at a certain stages of life. Because of this you may be need to have a treatment every year or two.

Can I book in a spray tan after my IPL treatment?

It's not advised to have any tanning or body treatment for a least 1 week after as you need the skin to recover after the IPL treatment.

How does IPL Work?

Lasers design for hair removal emits light at wavelengths to be absorbed by the pigment located in the hair follicle (pigment gives hair its colour). The laser is then pulsed only for a fraction of a second.

The duration of each pulse is just long enough to disrupt the hair follicle. When the pigment in the hair follicle absorbs the laser light, energy is converted into heat and these results in thermal damage to the hair follicle. This thermal damage causes delayed re-growth of the hair resulting in permanent destruction of the hair follicle.

Am I a good candidate for Laser Hair Removal?

The ideal candidate for laser hair removal has dark hair and fair skin. Darker skin absorbs more the laser light, and lighter skin interferes less with the Movement of the laser light into the hair follicle. Dark or tanned skins run a higher risk of pigmentation changes following the procedure.

Keep in mind that it's not impossible to treat darker skinned individuals. Dark skins require a test patch first and will require more visits using more conservative settings.

What areas of the body can be treated?

Generally any part of the body can be treated. Exceptions include areas in close proximity to the eyes, the inner ear and nose. The most popular areas for hair removal are the underarms, bikini, upper lip, chin, face, legs, back & chest.

Are there any side effects?

After your treatment you can expect redness in the area. This usually lasts for a couple of hours but can last up to one day. You may feel like you have been sun burnt in the area and this normally takes about one day to subside.

For a few days afterwards there can be some slight scabbing which is normal. We recommend moisturizing with Aloe Vera as this can speed up the healing process.

How many IPL treatments will I need?

The laser works by disabling hairs that are in their active growth cycle at the time of your treatment. Because other hairs enter their growth cycles at different time's additional treatments will be necessary to disable all of the follicles in a given area. Generally with the body it may take 3 to 6 treatments and with the face 4-8 treatments.

The treatments are spaced apart once every 8-10 weeks for the body and once every 4-6 weeks for the face. When we do a treatment the hairs will actually stay away for a period of 7-8 weeks for the body and 4-5 weeks for the face. At this time the hairs will start to grow back and this is the best time to be doing the next treatment.

Our lasers are fully certified to claim 'Permanent hair reduction' which means up to 85-90% of the hair can be removed which in most cases is a very good result.

Does IPL hurt?

Some people describe the lasers pulse as a light tingling or stinging sensation as is usually no more painful than waxing or plucking a few hairs. The vast majority of people have no problems at all with the procedure.

Some areas of the body are more sensitive than others and a topical anesthesia may be used to decrease the sensation further more.