Beginning in the late 1990s, a number of studies has been performed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of IPL on wrinkle-removal and rejuvenation of the skin. One such study conducted by a group of 4 researchers from the Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University and published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology in 2004 found IPL to be a "non-invasive, non-ablative method for rejuvenating photo aged skin with minimal adverse events".
Photo rejuvenation is a skin treatment that uses intense pulsed light or other thermal or chemical methods to treat some skin conditions and remove wrinkles arising from Photo-Aging. The process induces controlled wounds on the skin, prompting it to heal itself by creating new cells. This process reverses the effects of Photo-aging to a certain extent by removing wrinkles.
Laser Hair Removal is a faster, gentler way to remove unwanted hair, with great results. It applies precisely controlled pulses of energy, reaching into the hair follicles that lie beneath the skin. The energy heats the hair, right down to the bottom of the root, destroying it without damaging surrounding tissue or skin.
Hair can be in one of three stages. One of the stages is called the 'Active' (Anagen) stage. At any given time, 15% to 20% of your hair will be in the Active stage. During a treatment, only the Active stage hair will be treated by the laser. This is why at least 6 treatments are required to cover most of the hair for the body part being treated.
Yes - Laser Hair Removal is one of the safest and most effective methods for Permanent Hair Removal.
Laser Hair Removal can be done on any body part except for your eyelashes and head. Common areas include the face and neck, arms, underarms, back, chest, legs, bikini area, hands and feet.
You will see some results immediately. It will take 1-2 weeks for all the hair in the treated area to fall off. The next batch of hair will then appear as they get into the active stage. As you progress through your treatments, you will see less and less hair re-growing.
While there is no evidence to suggest that pregnant women cannot be treated safely, it is our policy to not treat pregnant women without written permission from their obstetrician.
Each pulse from the laser produces a slight tingling feeling. In particularly sensitive areas, such as the upper lip, it may feel like a quick, light pinch. The duration of each pulse is very short, in the micro-second range. Numbing cream may be used for the underarms and bikini area. This needs to be applied 30 minutes before the treatment and then wiped off right before the treatment. Numbing cream will be provided free of charge with the purchase of a laser hair removal package of 6 treatments.
At Joy'N'Joy, we customize the treatment to exactly match your hair and skin color and type. As long as there is some color in your hair, our system will be effective.
It is advisable to wait until you reach puberty.
Most clients experience no side effects at all, though few exhibit some short-term local reddening of the surrounding skin. You can return to your regular activities immediately after treatment, although it is advisable to keep the skin protected from exposure to direct sunlight for at least 5 days.