IPL Hair Removal
Super-Intense Pulsed Light treatment is a new procedure that treats a combination of changes of premature aging in the skin caused by sun damage (pigmentation and facial vessels) as well as rosacea and permanent hair reduction. It is also an effective acne treatment.
What is S-IPL- Super-Intense Pulsed Light Treatment?
S-IPL is a non invasive medical technology that uses light therapy for permanent hair reduction, eliminating age spots, sun spots, freckles and other unsightly discolourations of the skin, superficial capillaries, port wine stains and other benign vascular lesions. It is also particularly effective for a high percentage of people with rosacea.
How does S-IPL work?
The treatment is applied by placing a hand-held treatment unit on your skin. This generates an intense pulse of light into the skin which is absorbed by elements with colour in the skin. The S-IPL also eliminates hair, employing a method known as selective photothermolysis. This involves disabling hair growth mechanisms by raising the temperature of the hair follicle high enough to damage the follicles germinative cells without damaging the skin and surrounding surface.
The chromophores include melanin- brown (in pigmented areas) and haemosiderin- red (in blood vessels). Once the photons from the light hit the chromophore it turns to heat energy, destroying these abnormal areas, but leaving the healthy skin unscathed.
What can be treated with Super-Intense Pulsed Light systems – S-IPL?
Clover Beauty offers a range of cost effective and professional treatments including:-
- Permanent Hair Reduction
Clover Beauty offers permanent hair reduction. This means that in most cases the majority of hair will not return after a short series of treatment. This course of treatment varies from person to person, but will usually be about 6 – 8 regular sessions possibly about a month to three months apart.
The hair that is going to disappear for good will usually stop growing within this initial course, with any residual hair growth being finer, softer, lighter in colour and regrowing at a dramatically slower rate. This residual hair growth can be left alone, or you can have occasional maintenance treatments, which can vary from a few months apart to once a year.
The degree of hair loss and the time taken to get results will vary from person to person as there are many factors that can influence hair growth.
For maximum results you need to follow the initial course regularly as recommended by your therapist.
- Reduction of pigmented lesions (sun spots)
Clover Beauty offers a treatment to reduce the colour of pigmented lesions caused by sun damage, using Intense Pulsed Light technology.
Sun damage typically seen on backs of hands, forearms, decolletage and face will respond well.
We recommend you avoid sun exposure and solariums on the treatment area for at least 6 weeks pre and post treatment. At all other times use a 30+ sun block.
- Reduction of vascular lesions
Clover Beauty offers a treatment which will reduce facial vascular blemishes like the fine thread-like vessels found on cheeks and around the nose. Also general diffuse redness can be significantly reduced.
Results will vary, occasionally minimal results may be obtained, but most people will see a significant improvement in the condition.
Treatments should be 4 to 6 weeks apart. . You may need to come in to the clinic for periodic assessment between treatments.
We recommend you avoid sun exposure and solariums on the treatment area for at least 6 weeks pre and post treatment. At all other times use a 30+ sun block.
- Skin Rejuvenation
Clover Beauty offers an anti-aging treatment which will improve skin tone, texture, refine and refresh the skin by increasing the production of collagen in the skin. Fine lines and wrinkles may soften. Also general diffuse redness can be reduced.
Results will vary, but most people will see a significant improvement in skin condition, especially if they combine treatment with Vitamin A, C, E and anti-oxidant skin care and supplements.
Treatments should be approximately 4 weeks apart.
We recommend you avoid sun exposure and solariums on the treatment area for at least 6 weeks pre and post treatment. At all other times use a 30+ sun block.
- Acne Treatment
Clover Beauty are able to offer an acne management program for clients.
Results will vary, but most people will see a significant improvement in skin condition, especially if they combine treatment with Vitamin A, C, E and anti-oxidant skin care and supplements, along with appropriate acne skin products.
As series of regular treatments are needed in an area to obtain optimal results along with peels and other associated treatments as advised by your therapist.
Treatments should be approximately 1 or 2 weeks apart.
We recommend you avoid sun exposure and solariums on the treatment area for at least 6 weeks pre and post treatment. At all other times use a 30+ sun block.
Who is suitable for S-IPL?
Most people may be treated with S-IPL. People with dark skin types, are more prone to risk of hypo and hyperpigmentation, and therefore may not be suitable candidates.
Do Intense Pulsed Light Treatments hurt?
You may feel a slight pinch such as that of a snap of a rubber band, but no local anaesthesia or pain medication is required.
With hair removal, the level of pain reduces with each treatment as there is less hair to treat.
With pigmentation treatments, again the level of pain reduces with each treatment as the amount of pigment is reduced.
Are there any side effects from Intense Pulsed Light treatments?
You may experience some short-term effects. This may include slight reddening of the skin or local swelling which goes away within a few hours.
Is there any down time or restrictions on activity after S-IPL?
You can return to work the same day and resume all regular activities. Treated areas must be kept protected from the sun for six weeks after treatment.
How many S-IPL treatments are required?
The number of treatments varies from person to person. After your initial consultation your therapist will be able to give an estimated quote for your treatments.
Back of Thighs $150
Half Leg including Knees $300
Upper Half Leg including Bikini $380
Feet & Toes $70
Full Leg including Feet $600
Full Leg including Bikini $650
Basic Bikini $120
Extended Bikini Line $200
Brazilian $260
Breast / Nipple $90
Buttocks $220
Spot Treatment $50
Stomach Line $80
Underarms $80
Cheeks Upper $90
Chin $90
Half Face $180
Upper Lip $80
Full Arms including Fingers $300
Half Arm including Fingers $150
Hands & Fingers $70
Full Back $500
Full Chest & Abdomen $500
Male Back Upper or Lower $250
Male Beard including Neck $200
Male Shoulders & Back of Neck $180
Neck $100
