E-light Permanent Hair Reduction technology is specifically designed to treat lighter pigmented hairs such as blonde hair, red hair, as well as soft and thin hair that otherwise cannot be treated with any other light-based hair removal procedures.
E-Light Permanent Hair Reduction procedure is a combination of treatments targeting lighter hair and minimising its regrowth. E-light combines Bi-Polar Radio Frequency, IPL and onboard cooling systems to achieve permanent hair reduction.
During this procedure, the IPL is effective at targeting lighter coloured hair, such as blonde, light brown or red, as well as soft or thin hair. This flexibility in treatment intensity also helps make IPL suitable for people with most skin types. Bi-Polar Radio Frequency (RF) technology is essential in delivering heat into the hairs and reaching therapeutic temperature. This allows for the use of less optical energy due to the addition of RF energy.
Before the treatment can start, we will assess your current state of the skin and structure of hair. Please allow additional 30 minutes for our Hair Removal Consultation. A test patch will be carried out prior to initial treatment to determine the optimal machine settings, tailored to your skin.
You will be required to give consent for treatment by signing the 'Informed Consent' form. This way, we can make sure that you can receive the E-Light treatment and have no present conditions which are contraindicated with this procedure.
Please note that recent sun exposure or the application of self-tanners is contraindicated.
At the start of the procedure, your Skin Therapist will apply a cooling gel to your treated area. The E-Light treatment is delivered by a hand-held device, which is used to trace over the treated area(s). The combination of IPL and RF damages any active hair follicles, preventing them from growing hair back.
You will experience quick warm or hot flicks or stings as the light is applied to your skin, but these are only quick and won't leave lasting pain or discomfort. A brief prickling and mild stinging sensation can sometimes be present, too, depending on your skin's sensitivity to pain.
The results of E-light therapy are immediate; there is no downtime associated with this treatment.
Actively growing hair that's been treated with E-Light should not grow back as its follicles have been damaged. However, the hair follicles that were not in the active growth phase will need to be treated, which is why several follow-up treatments will be required.
Specific aftercare products may be required; your Skin Therapist will provide a detailed information sheet on aftercare.
Post treatment, avoid extremely hot showers, wearing tight clothing, sweating and physical activity, and excessive sun exposure; this is avoid a delayed thermal activity. You must wear sunscreen while outdoors to protect the skin.
A Hair Removal Consultation is an essential first step in your hair reduction journey. That’s why its cost is fully redeemable on your first treatment with us.