How does Ellipse treatment work ?
The visible light from the flash lamp is guided via a glass prism to the problem area. Hair contains pigment (melanin) that absorbs the light and converts it into heat. This heat is then led through the hair into the hair follicle, which is then destroyed and rendered unable to produce a new hair. To ensure optimal light transmission to the hair, a thin layer of gel, similar to that used in ultrasound examinations, is applied to the skin. The hand held applicator is then slid over the entire treatment area by moving it exactly one width of the glass prism over after each flash of light. The treatment is only effective on growing hairs, as these are still attached to the follicle. The majority of our hair is however in the resting phase, which explains why more than one treatment is necessary.
