What happens during a GentleLASE Laser, ND-YAG or Multilux IPL Hair Removal treatment?
Before each session begins, system settings are computer-customised according to skin colour and type and the area of the body being treated. Treatment begins by shaving or trimming away any hair above the surface of the skin and then conducting test spots to determine the patient’s skin response to different device settings. Next, a cold gel (similar to ultrasound gel) is sometimes spread over the treatment area. This helps keep the skin cool and focus the light treatment. Patients wear special eyewear to protect the eyes from the bright light. The device handpiece is moved over the treatment area, while light-based energy is emitted in highly controlled flashes or pulses. This heats up the hair, significantly damaging the regrowth potential of the follicle. As part of the removal process, hair that is hidden under the skin during the treatment will subsequently fall out over the next week or two.
