IPL HAIR REMOVAL, GEELONG

Enjoy smooth, hair free skin all year round with our IPL hair removal services.

Intense Pulsed Light (otherwise known as IPL Hair Removal) is a technology where light is converted into heat energy. Treatments are like a very powerful camera flash lamp being held against your skin. The selected light waves target chromophores (colour pigments) such as melanin in brown spots and freckles; and such as haemoglobin in broken or diffused blood vessels. The light waves can also target specific protein molecules in acne bacteria and in collagen. IPL treats all conditions without disruption to the skin’s surface.

IPL for skin conditions
IPL permanently reduces hair growth and is a long-term non invasive procedure with no downtime. Along with hair removal, IPL can also be used to treat skin for certain conditions such as, but not limited to, acne, rosacea, pigmentation and broken capillaries.

Is it painful?
Some treatments have little or no sensation at all, but for other treatments, clients may feel a slight sting, similar to the flick of a rubber band against your skin.  It is certainly not unbearable, and we can always reduce the intensity if you feel the need.  Immediately after some treatments you may feel a mild heat for a few minutes, or a couple of hours, but after most treatments you will feel next to nothing at all.

How will I look after the treatment?
Immediate Response: In most cases there is no visible reaction and you would be expected to be able to return to work and resume your normal activities immediately after your appointment.  However, IPL causes heat in the target tissues; therefore it is quite acceptable for the area to be slightly reddened immediately after treatment, but this would normally dissipate within half an hour.

How often will I need treatments?
It is difficult to predict the number of sessions required, as it depends on the nature of the lesions to be treated and their size, plus the client’s skin type, condition and colour.  Some conditions may require maintenance treatments from time to time.  This will be discussed during your consultation.

Interested in booking an IPL hair removal consultation? Contact us with any questions or queries, or alternatively, book online here. Call 5221 3332 to chat with a therapist during business hours.