INTENSE PULSE LIGHT FAQ
General: Is the light dangerous?
General: Why is gel used?
Hair: Are there any side effects?
Hair: Does IPL treatment hurt?
Hair: Does the client need to shave prior to treatment?
Hair: How can you tell if the hair treatment has worked?
Hair: How does the Ellipse system remove hair?
Hair: How many treatments are needed for permanent
hair removal?
Hair: Is permanent hair removal possible?
Hair: What precautions are needed before treatment?
Hair: Which clients can be treated?
Hair: Why do hairs appear to grow after the treatment
?
Photo/Skin Rejuvenation: How Can I See if the Treatment
is working?
Photo/Skin Rejuvenation: What precautions are needed before
and after treatment?
Photo/Skin Rejuvenation: Who can be treated?
Pigment: Are there any side effects from the treatment?
Pigment: Does the client need to shave prior to treatment?
Pigment: How many treatments are required?
Pigment: Is any post treatment care necessary?
Pigment: Which lesions can be treated?
Vascular: What exactly happens to the vessel wall
when the haemoglobin is heated up?
Consultation: Why do I need to pay for a consultation?
Consultation: What is the importance of a consultation?
ELECTROLYSIS FAQ
What Method of Electrolysis do you use?
Is Electrolysis Permanent?
Does the treatment hurt?
How Do The Currents Cause Destruction of the
Hair Follicle?
What Skin Reaction Can I Expect?
What is Cataphoresis and What Does It Do?
How Often Do I Need to Have Electrolysis Sessions?
How Can I Treat Visible Hairs Between Sessions?
How much does it cost?
MICRO DERMABRASION FAQ
What conditions can be treated with
the Micro dermabrasion?
What results could I expect from the Micro dermabrasion
& how soon would I see them?
Are there any after-effects?
How much does it cost?
MUSCLE TONING FAQ
How does it work?
To achieve results, how many treatments
are necessary?
Do I have to continue having treatments after
the course?
Can muscle toning be done with a facial?
Is there any way I can help maintain the lifting
effect myself?
How much will the treatments cost?
INTENSE PULSE LIGHT FAQ
General: Is the light dangerous?
No. A filter ensures than no hazardous Ultraviolet (UV) light
reaches the skin. A second filter ensures that the wavelengths
which only cause heating of water in the skin are removed. Protective
glasses should be used by both the operator and client to reduce
the risk of firing the light directly into the eyes.
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General: Why is gel used?
A thin layer of gel is applied to the skin prior to treatment
to ensure the best possible transmission of light energy from
the applicator to the skin.
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Hair: Are there any side effects?
Most clients experience no side effects from the treatment. A normal
reaction is that the skin becomes quite red immediately after
treatment. Occasionally small blisters, can occur, similar to
those experienced from excessive sun exposure. These skin reactions
usually disappear within hours to a few days. In rare cases, temporary
pigment changes in the skin might occur, but most clients experience
fewer problems than after laser treatment.
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Hair: Does IPL treatment hurt?
Most clients describe the pain as moderate (like snapping a rubber
band against the skin). Ellipse uses a filter to remove light
wavelengths that are absorbed by water in the skin and cause burning.
However, because light energy is absorbed and converted into heat
by the target chromophores, the pain depends on the concentration
of melanin in the epidermis and the hair combined.
Consequently, clients with very dense black hair, or with pigmented
(tanned) skin will find the treatment more painful. Ellipse has
pre-programmed treatment suggestions for different hair and pigment
types. However, clients should avoid tanning for 1 month before
having hair removal treatment.
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Hair: Does the client need to
shave prior to treatment?
It is better if the client arrives with the areas to be treated
unshaved. The hairs need to be at least 1mm long to be seen clearly.
This enables the area needing treatment to be marked out, using
a RED pen. The area to be treated should then be shaved before
starting treatment, to ensure best results. The shaved hairs are removed from the skin to ensure that they do not stick to the applicator.
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Hair: How can you tell if the hair treatment
has worked?
For many clients, treatment results in the hair becoming loose
in the follicle. It can often easily be pulled out with tweezers.
A red ring around each follicle is sometimes seen a few minutes
after treatment. These two indications are good signs that sufficient
heating of follicles has taken place. However, many clients have
successful treatment results without these post treatment signs.
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Hair: How does the Ellipse system
remove hair?
Energy from the light source is absorbed by the target chromophore
(melanin) in the hair and converted to heat. The heat is transferred
to the hair follicle and destroys it, by heating it to 70°C, for
more than 1millisecond. Filtering the wavelength of the light
and choosing the optimum pulse time, ensures that the hair follicle
is destroyed with minimum damage to the surrounding skin.
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Hair: How many treatments are
needed for permanent hair removal?
No-one can guarantee permanent removal of all hair. It is possible
to remove the hair, but not the reason that hairs grow. It is
better to think of hair reduction (hair management) than hair
removal. The number of treatments required for permanent hair
reduction varies from client to client and from body site to body
site. Only hairs in the growing phase can be treated, and this
can vary from 10% to 70% of all hairs, depending on the site.
For treatment of facial hair on most clients, 7 – 10 treatments
(with 5-8 weeks apart) will give optimal results.
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Hair: Is permanent hair removal
possible?
Nobody knows for sure. Hair Management and Hair Reduction are
increasingly the terms used. After the first treatment most clients
get significant reduction in hair density. Hairs which re-grow
tend to become finer and lighter in colour. It is important to
know and to inform clients that the first treatment is believed
to synchronise the growth phase of the non-growing hairs. This
causes what seems to be re-growth – but what happens is that the
remaining “resting” hairs start growing at the same time.
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Hair: What precautions are needed
before treatment?
Client should avoid sun for 1 month before treatment and during
the course of treatment. This will reduce light absorption by
the skin, and reduce the risk of pain or burning. After treatment,
the skin is more sensitive to UV-light, and exposure of the treated
area to the sun should be avoided for a few weeks, to improve
the long-term results. A sunscreen (SPF 30) must be used for 1
month after the treatment.
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Hair: Which clients can be treated?
Black hairs are most easily treated due to the large concentration
of melanin in these hairs, which gives an optimal absorption and
conversion of light energy to heat. Fair hair has less melanin
and consequently less heat is produced with less certainty of
permanent destruction of the hair follicles. Grey (white) hair
has no melanin and cannot be efficiently treated.
The upper skin layer, the epidermis, also contains melanin and
the concentration increases when the skin is exposed to UV-light.
It is therefore necessary to treat dark-skinned and tanned individuals
with less energy to avoid generation of heat (pain and/or burns).
The ideal client is fair skinned with dark hairs but the Ellipse
system computer has pre-programmed treatment suggestions for different
hair and pigment types.
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Hair: Why do hairs appear to
grow after the treatment?
Unlike laser treatment, hairs are not evaporated during treatment
with the Ellipse system. Ellipse IPL treatment destroys the hair
follicles but the hairs remain in the follicles and are often
attached to the epidermis. They will fall out after 1-3 weeks
as the epidermis is renewed. During this period it will seem that
the hairs are growing as the epidermis pulls them out. It is possible
to show that the hair will fall out, by easily lifting it out
with tweezers. This is important information for your clients, and they are advised not to expect an instantaneous result.
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Photo/Skin Rejuvenation: How
long does Ellipse treatment take?
Because the glass prism of the applicator is large, 1cm by 5cm,
a large area can be treated in one flash. A full-face treatment
typically takes around 20 minutes.
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Photo/Skin Rejuvenation: What
precautions are needed before and after treatment?
Clients should avoid tanning for at least 30 days before and during
the entire treatment to avoid pain and / or burns from increased
light absorption in the epidermis. Immediately after treatment,
the skin is particularly sensitive to UV-light. Sun exposure of
the treated area should be avoided for a several weeks to reduce
the risk of side effects. A sunscreen SPF 30 must be used for
a few weeks after the treatment.
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Photo/Skin Rejuvenation: Who
can be treated?
As treatment is based on light absorption in melanin and haemoglogin,
treatments are most effective in clients with light skin, who
are not sun-tanned at the time of treatment. Ellipse System is
pre-programmed for different skin colours and adjusts the energy
output accordingly.
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Pigment: Are there any side effects
from the treatment?
There is a high possibility of hair removal in the treatment area.
This is caused by uptake of light by melanin in the hair. A normal
reaction is that the skin becomes quite red immediately after
treatment. Crusting of the lesion can be expected. This will clear
1-2 weeks after treatment. In rare cases, temporary pigment changes
in the skin might occur, but most clients experience fewer problems
than after laser treatment.
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Pigment: Does the client need
to shave prior to treatment?
Yes, if there are hairs present as these can absorb some of the
light energy. There is also a risk of the hair sticking to the
applicator.
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Pigment: How many treatments are required?
The number of treatments depends on the lesion being treated.
Solar lentigines require 1 – 3 treatments whereas café au lait
spots take up to 12 treatments. Recommended treatment intervals
are 1 month.
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Pigment: Is any post treatment care
necessary?
Clients will benefit with application of Aloe Vera Gel or a Recovery
Cream with Vitamins A, C & E. Either will be recommended by the Therapist.
Sunscreen of SPF30 is essential after treatment during the day and every
day following for at least one month.
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Pigment: Which lesions can be treated?
The pigmented applicator is efficient in treatment of epidermal
lesions such as solar lentigines, melanocytic nevi, Becker’s nevi
and café au lait spots. It is extremely important to ensure that
the lesion is benign, and to take specialist advice from a dermatologist
if unsure.
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Vascular: What exactly
happen to the vessel wall when the haemoglobin is heated up?
When the vessel wall reaches 70°C the protein in the vessel is
destroyed. Following this the dead tissue will be removed by the
white blood cells. This process will take approximately 1 month.
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Consultation:
Why do I need to pay for a consultation?
The consultation is our starting point. Professional advice is
given and it takes nearly an hour, at a cost of $125.00.
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Consultation:
What is the importance of a consultation?
It is where we gather the information we need regarding your medical
history. This involves filling out some detailed forms. It is
important for us to check whether you may have any contra-indications
and to fully explain to you about the IPL machine and how it will
work for you.
It will also give you a chance to ask questions and let us know
your specific concerns.
At the consultation we analyse your skin type, previous treatments
and sun exposure issues. This tells us the setting we can safely
use on the IPL machine. Different skin types and hair colours
tolerate different strengths, and some skins could be more sensitive
than others. This is all determined at your consultation.
Lynne will ascertain the area to be treated, give you a costing
and tell you how many treatments you may possibly need. She will
also do some test patches so that you can feel the sensation of
the IPL and know what to expect. The test patch will also let
us know how your skin will react to the treatment.
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ELECTROLYSIS FAQ
What Method of Electrolysis
do you use?
Lynne uses the “Sequential Blend” an
electronic system of electrolysis from Canada. This technique
uses a short ‘super flash' of current to start the hair removal
process, and then the current is sequentially lowered at a controlled
rate. This helps the Electrologist to achieve optimum hair removal,
and helps the client to stay within their natural ‘comfortable'
pain threshold. The current's intensity and duration varies automatically,
without removing the needle from the hair follicle. The Sequential
Blend System uses both Galvanic (Direct Current) and High Frequency
currents.
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Is Electrolysis Permanent?
It is hard to claim permanent hair removal as there are so many factors involved, including the clients hereditary and hormonal factors. However, given a controlled series of treatments to capture all hairs at optimum growth/re-growth stages, the Sequential Blend System with its blend of currents ensures the best sciences for permanent hair removal are working together for you.
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Does the treatment hurt?
Everybody has a different pain threshold. At certain times your pain threshold is lower. Stress, after physical activities, pre-menstrual, intake of stimulants such as coffee, tea, alcohol, can be known to reduce tolerance. If the needle is inserted correctly, considering the depth, stage of growth, with the correct intensity for the hair type, it should not hurt. It is like a bee sting except you know it is going to happen. For those with a low pain threshold a topical anaesthetic cream (Emla) can be applied about 30 mins before treatment. Or an injection from a dentist will numb the area. Some electrolysis machines can be adjusted to suit the client's sensitivity.
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How Do The Currents Cause Destruction of the Hair Follicle?
Direct Current gives instant heat and produces long lasting lye in the hair follicle. Lye liquefies tissue and the heat produced coagulates the tissue (makes porous). High Frequency also produces heat which further increases the action of the lye, bringing about causticity porosity turbulence. These currents work together to bring about extremely high levels of destruction within the hair follicle. It is effective on all hair, and has a low re-growth percentage of approximately 10% - 20%.
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What Skin Reaction Can I Expect?
Direct Current produces lye which causes erythema (redness), swelling and welts to form around the treated follicles. Welts are usually small unless your skin has a higher moisture level, and usually disappear 20 - 60 minutes after treatment. They may take 2-3 hours to fade depending on the area treated, skin moisture level and sensitivity. High Frequency produces heat and may cause slight erythema and swelling in the area, not welts. Erythema subsides quickly, about 10 - 30 minutes after treatment. With the Sequential Blend method you will experience a combination of these symptoms.
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What is Cataphoresis and What Does It Do?
Cataphoresis is a post depilatory aftercare procedure. A cool Cataphoresis roller is rolled firmly and slowly over the skin. This enhances your electrolysis session by repelling the lye produced by the Direct Current deeper into the follicle, bringing about further destruction. It cools and soothes the area, reduces redness and swelling, and is germicidal. Cataphoresis is a completely painless treatment.
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How Often Do I Need to Have Electrolysis Sessions?
Initially we would require to see you once a week, for a 15 minute or half hour session. A good guideline for your treatment plan is if you have been tweezing the hair on a daily basis we need to see you once a week and if you have been tweezing/treating the hair once a month, then we need to see you once a month. Your sessions must be within the 6 week hair growth cycle, so we can treat anagen hairs (best stage to treat hairs for maximum destruction) and improve the target rate for successful treatment. We will discuss your personal requirements at your consultation.
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How Can I Treat Visible Hairs Between Sessions?
We prefer that you clip, shave or bleach the area being treated as these methods of removal do not alter the growth cycle, stimulate more vigorous growth, or distort the follicles. Waxing or tweezing is not recommended as the hairs will take 4 - 6 weeks to regrow.
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How much does it cost?
Treatments are available from 5 minutes to ½ hr. $25 - $65.00.
MICRO DERMABRASION FAQ
What conditions can be
treated with the Micro dermabrasion?
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Dull sallow complexions
- Active Acne
- Hyper sensitive skin with caution.
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What
results could I expect from the Micro dermabrasion & how soon
would I see them?
The visible benefits are immediate and improve throughout
the course of treatments.
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Are
there any after-effects?
A marked improvement in skin texture and tone is seen
in just 1 - 2 treatments.
After effects consist of generally a mild reddening of the skin
and feeling of warmth over the treated area. This dissipates within
an hour or two and the anti-stress mask, if used, dramatically
accelerates the dissipation.
Sun protection must be worn after and between treatment sessions.
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How
much does it cost?
Each treatment costs $150.00
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MUSCLE TONING FAQ
How does it work?
The Gentle Lifting treatment by Silhouet-Tone uses a
rhythmic, low intensity currents and is a simple and active way
to rejuvenate the aging of the skin.
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To
achieve results, how many treatments are necessary?
A course of 10x treatments - twice weekly over 5 weeks are important
for satisfactory results.
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Do
I have to continue having treatments after the course?
A treatment every 3-4 weeks following the course is recommended
according to the clients age and skin condition.
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Can
muscle toning be done with a facial?
Gentle lifting can be incorporated with a facial massage and mask
to achieve ultimate results.
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Is
there any way I can help maintain the lifting effect myself?
An anti wrinkle homecare programme with good skin care is recommended
to enhance the results of the lifting treatments.
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How
much will the treatments cost?
Cost of treaments are $115 each or courses of 10 will be discounted.
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