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IPL treatment involves the emission of a very concentrated beam of light which does not harm the surrounding tissue. The pulses of light penetrate the skin and are absorbed by the hair follicles under the surface of the skin. The absorbed light heats the hair and destroys the follicle's ability to regenerate. This does not damage the surrounding tissue.

It is a non-invasive treatment which produces permanent depilation. It allows large areas of the body to be treated and eliminates hundreds of hair follicles in each session. Facial regions such as the chin, cheeks and lips can be treated in minutes. It is the most effective, safe and practically painless way of removing unwanted hair. It can be applied to any part of the body. Unlike other depilatory treatments, it leaves the skin smooth and soft.

The result and the number of sessions will depend upon a number of factors such as the colour, thickness and stage of growth of the hair, skin type (fair or dark) and the area to be treated. No local anaesthetic is required, as the discomfort of the pulsed light going through the skin is minimal. This can be done at any time of the year.

We recommend you not to sunbathe during the treatment, or if you do, to use a high protection cream. If possible, the area to be treated should not be tanned. We do not recommend the use of peelings or facial treatments with acids in the days prior to your treatment.

Although photodepilation is currently the most effective system available, you still require a doctor to evaluate each case and make sure that there is no risk of hypertrichosis or other pathologies that could affect the hair's growth cycle.


Frequently Asked Questions:

Is laser depilation painful?
Depilation is tolerated very well by patients and causes only a minimum of discomfort.

How many sessions will be required?
The number of sessions will depend on each patient's hair type (colour and location). Likewise, the treatment of small varicose veins and telangiectasias also depends on each patient and on their lifestyle (smoking, sedentary lifestyle, obesity…).

Can lasers cause long-term damage?
No, lasers do not damage skin either in the long or the short term.

Are there side effects?
It can cause slight erythema and may occasionally cause the appearance of small blisters that cure after a few days.

Do any precautions have to be taken before and after the sessions?
You should always tell the person treating you if you are taking medicines and explain what they are (even homeopathy or herbal remedies) before each session. It is advisable to use solar protection after each session and avoid exposure to the sun for approximately six months.

Does facial anti-aging treatment cause lesions that require resting at home?
No. The treatment is non-ablative, which means that it does not cause any lesions or damage to the skin that require any special treatment, except for solar protection.

Is vascular treatment painful?
The treatment of vascular lesions can produce slight discomfort depending on the tolerance of each patient. Larger lesions are treated with the aid of a local anaesthetic.

Does the treatment of varicose veins on the legs cause any side effects?
Only very rarely. You may experience blistering or slight pigmentation of the treated area, which can be limited by avoiding exposure to the sun.

Links:

http://www.uni-regensburg.de/Fakultaeten/Medizin/Innere_1/aknei/gebin.htm
http://www.ispne.org/
http://nccam.nih.gov/
http://www.psiquiatria.com/acercade/?sCl=13327
https://www.pnirs.org/index.cfm
http://www.umassmed.edu/content.aspx?id=41252
http://www.endo-society.org/
http://www.functionalmedicine.org/index.asp
http://www.psychosomatic.org/

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