The treatments are tolerated by most and can be described as being like the snapping of an elastic band.

Depending on the size of the area to be treated, the treatment could last anywhere from five minutes, or up to an hour.

The skin of the treated area can have some redness, and the hair follicles may look like goose bumps up to an hour or two after treatment.

We always recommend a full course of 6 IPL hair removal treatments but age plays a factor in your treatment plan. Top-ups to keep any new growth at bay will also be required in future..
Additional factors such as stress levels, some medications and different hormone levels can result in some hair regrowth resulting in top-ups being needed to keep any new hair growth under control.

After your first laser hair removal treatment, you should enjoy a significant reduction of hair.
However, it can take 10 to 14 days for all of the treated hairs to reach the surface and fall out. Follow up treatments are every 4-6 weeks and with each treatment, the hair in the active growing phase will be targeted.

The laser energy attacks the pigment in the hair, and these colours either have little or no pigment.
We would recommend that if you have these hair colours Electrolysis is the best alternative solution.

The hair root has to be present for laser hair removal to work, so if it has been removed by waxing, tweezing, or hair removal creams, there will be nothing for the laser to interact with.
Shaving is okay and can be done a few hours before your treatment.

● The light will target the melanin in the hair.
● Shaving allows the treatment to be closer to the hair root.
● Surface hair increases the risk of a burning and discomfort from the treatment.

● Your skin produces melanin as a response to being in the sun.
● The light in the machine works by targeting the melanin in the hair; it will also target any melanin in the skin and could result in burning your skin.
● Sunbathing afterwards will increase the risk that you will experience hyperpigmentation.

These risks can be managed by using a high factor sun block before and after your treatments.

Both laser and IPL use light to heat the hair follicle and prevent regrowth. However, the technology used to deliver the light is different, the key difference being the kind of light itself.
Lasers produce a specific type of light consisting of one wavelength or colour of light, all going in one direction which creates a single beam like a pen torch. IPL devices produce a wide range of wavelengths of light to produce a single white flash like a full torch.
For the purposes of hair removal, both laser light and IPL light work by the same mechanism:

● The light (laser or IPL) enters the skin and is absorbed by the melanin (pigment) in the hair shaft.
● The absorption of light causes the hair shaft and follicle to heat up.
● If the correct amount of light energy is used, the hair follicle cells are heated up to a critical temperature that results in an interruption of the hair growth cycle.
● Depending on a number of factors, the effect can be permanent or temporary, i.e., stress, medication & hormones etc.

It is a lot quicker and less painful than other hair removal treatments such as electrolysis. Because of this, large areas such as your back, legs, or arms can be treated in a much shorter period of time.

The unique Ellipse system carefully filters this light in two ways to ensure that only light with the correct characteristics (wavelengths) is allowed to reach your skin.

Blood contains haemoglobin that absorbs the light and converts it into heat. This heat destroys the protein in the wall of the thread vein. As a result the veins will gradually, and safely, disappear after treatment.
To ensure optimal light transmission to the blood vessel, a thin layer of gel is applied to your skin before treatment.

Thread veins on all parts of your body can be treated. The most common treatments are for superficial veins in the facial, chest or leg areas. Ellipse has pre-programmed settings for different skin colours that deliver the correct energy output for your complexion.

The treatment time depends on the area to be covered and the number of distinct vessels to be treated. A single session typically lasts 20 minutes to 1 hour depending on the amount of veins in your treatment..

Tolerance of pain is very individual from person to person. No anaesthetics are required, and most people describe the sensation as slightly sharp on the skin, followed by a warm sensation lasting several minutes.
You may find it comforting to cool the skin after treatment.

The light used is completely safe, visible light. The unique Ellipse Dual Mode Filtering system removes unwanted wavelengths. Since tanning takes place by accumulation of pigment
(melanin) in the skin, it is, however, important
Before

• To avoid tanning (sun, solarium or self-tanning cream) for 60 days before the treatment period, otherwise your tanned skin will absorb more light, which makes treatment less effective.
• If larger veins on the leg have already been treated (surgery or sclerotherapy), Ellipse treatment should be delayed for at least one month to allow the healing process to be complete first.

After

• You may benefit from using a soothing cream for a few days after treatment.
• Limit sun exposure and use a sunscreen (SPF 30) for a few weeks following treatment.
• After treatment of thread veins on the legs, compression (surgical) stockings should be worn for two weeks.
  
  
  

As Photorejuvenation is based on light absorption in melanin and haemoglobin, treatments are most efficient in patients with light skin who are not sun-tanned at the time of treatment. The lighter the skin, the more pronounced the contrast between the age spots/blood vessels and the skin, making treatment easier.
Further information will be explained during your consultation.

Many clients describe the treatment as a warming sensation similar to the feeling one has after a day on the beach. The lighter the skin colour, the less sensation.

You may notice that the skin looks a little “dirty” for a few days, following treatment. After that you will find that your skin looks smoother and fresher. You might choose to have 1 -2 annual maintenance treatments in order to keep your youthful appearance.

The light used is completely safe, visible light. The unique Ellipse Dual Mode Filtering system removes unwanted wavelengths.
Since tanning takes place by accumulation of pigment (melanin) in the skin, it is, however, important to avoid tanning (sun, solarium or self-tanning cream) 60 days before the treatment period. Otherwise your tanned skin will absorb more light, which makes treatment less effective. It is recommended to use sunscreen (minimum SPF30) for a few weeks following treatment.
Downtime is required and can be explained during your consultation.

Everybody loves the sunshine with the effects it has on the skin such as a tan and healthy glow how much desired.
However, in the long term, sun exposure decreases the production of collagen, which in turn causes damage and leads to uneven pigmentation, wrinkles, redness and lack of firmness.
Lines become deeper and more permanent as our skin's ability to retain moisture reduces through reduced manufacture of various skin ingredients, such as skin lipids and how like hyaluronic acid.
Reduced production of hyaluronic acid leads to a reduced capacity to hold water and always allows youthful short chain collagen fibres to come together and bind it into longer more rigid collagen, which leads to an older face shape.

OSK

Skin bacteria seek out the sebum (oil) trapped in the blocked follicle and colonise the hair follicle duct. Here, in a low oxygen environment, the bacteria feed and multiply. This causes inflamed spots and can lead to scarring. The OSK range contains a patented trio of ingredients which reduces inflammation and spots, rapidly killing spot-causing bacteria faster than antibiotics, and normalising oil production. 

Retimitate ACE

Our retinoids, Retimitate® ACE and especially Retimitate® ACE Advanced deliver this unique patented retinoid molecule into the skin for maximum impact on slowing excessive skin cell production and excessive keratin deposition which are key stages leading to the narrowing and blockage of hair follicles. No blockage, no spot. Retimitate uniquely does this without the surface irritation seen with other retinols.

Cera-Boost

As a result of hormonal sensitisation, the level of natural oils and lipids in the skin reduce, causing an unhealthy increase in skin water loss. Cera-Boost contains all nine key ceramides combined with fatty acids and cholesterol in the correct ratio. This restores skin moisture control combating the hormonal loss of lipids, creating a healthy, balanced skin environment.