VPL hair removal
VPL stands for Variable Pulsed Light and is, in fact, a type of IPL. It is defined differently due to the increased control of the intensity and length of the waves of light that VPL devices have.
VPL uses short safe controlled pulses of filtered light to remove unwanted hair follicles.
Pulses of red light are absorbed by melanin -the pigment found in the hair. This absorption process heats the hair damaging the follicle along with its ability to re generate.
The variable settings means it can safely and effectively treat the different types of hair found all over the body from thicker bikini hair to fine facial hair
Your hair type and skin type will be discussed at your consultation before treating any hair removal - This will then help the therapist with your individual settings
A cooling gel is applied to give best results also you will be wearing protective glasses - no one else can be in the room during VPL except the client and the therapist
The treatment can take as little as 5 minutes to 40 minutes depending on the area being treated
It is always recommend to start with a 10 pack VPL hair removal but this will be discussed at your consultation.
It is never guaranteed you will get total hair loss you should however notice a reduction of hair
Pre-Treatment Care
Never pluck or wax the area being treated
You can shave in between appointments
It is recommended to shave the day before as long hairs can’t be treated
No sun exposure on the area at least 2 weeks prior
No self tan 2 weeks prior any self tan on the area at the appointment the treatment will need to be rescheduled
Do not apply makeup lotions or deodorant prior to your laser treatment (day of)
Some medications will not be allowed prior to hair removal
Further information will be discussed in the consultation
Post-Treatment Care
Avoid sun exposure
Avoid tight fitting clothes for at least 48 hours prior to treatment
Do not swim or use a sauna or gym for at least 48 hours prior - hot conditions can inflame the skin being treated
Do not shave the area for at least 48 hours after
No waxing or plucking
Be gentle to your skin
Further information will be discussed at the consultation prior to your appointment
Ten sessions always recommend to start with
Facial - 4 weekly
Body 6 to 8 weekly