FAQs

How Does the treatment work?

• The unique system carefully filters this light in two ways to ensure that the only light with the correct wavelengths is allowed to reach your skin.
• Hair contains pigment melanin that absorbs the light and converts into to heat.
• The hair transmits this heat into the hair, which is then destroyed and unable to produce a new hair.
• A thin layer of gel is applied to the skin before treatment ,to ensure optimal light transmission.
• The operator guides the light from the flash lamp to the treatment area.

Does it hurt?

• Tolerance of pain is very individual
• Most people would describe it as a warm heat sensation on the skin or similar to a rubber band snapping onto the skin.
• No anaesthetics are required.
• There are very little side effects other than a mild redness.

Can all the hairs be treated?

• As the hair relies on the absorption of light the hair pigment (melanin), the most suitable treatment is seen with dark hair.
• Unfortunately it is not suitable on blond or red hair.
• The most suitable skin type is pale skin making the treatment easier.
• However our advanced system has pre-programmed settings for different hair and skin colours to adjust the energy output accordingly.

How long does a treatment take?

• A typical treatment on the facial area or bikini area can take between 10-20 minutes.
• A larger area such as both legs or back for men can take between 60-120mins.
• A large number of hairs can be targeted in just one flash.
• It may take anything from 10-14 days for you to get clearance on the area.

How many sessions do I need?

• Hair growth cycle goes through resting and growing phase
• It is only the follicles in the growth phase that contain hair and are destroyed by heat.
• This is why it is necessary to repeat treatment at intervals until all the hair follicles have been through the growth phase.
• To clear any area you will need to undergo a course of treatments with a minimum of 8 weeks in between, this period will increase in between later treatments.
• Facial treatments sometimes require more treatments than body areas.
• Treatments needed can be between 4-8 treatments.
• One or two treatments may be required as a top up on a yearly basis following the course of treatments.

Do I need to take special precautions before and after treatment?

• It is important not to remove hair by plucking or waxing or use of creams four weeks before treatment to get optimal results.
• This ensures that as many hair follicles as possible contain a hair
• It is important to avoid tanning before and during the treatment period.
• Otherwise your tanned skin will absorb more light, which makes treatment less effective.
• Generally, no post treatment is necessary.
• The treated area may be slightly red for 1-2 hours afterwards
• People with very sensitive skin may benefit from using a soothing cream after treatment.
• Ensure to limit sun exposure and to use sunscreen (min 30) during and a few weeks following treatment.

How does the treatment work?

• A thread vein is a small blood vessel near the surface of the skin.
• The operator guides the visible light from the glass prism to the area for treatment.
• The pulsed light system carefully filters this light in two ways to ensure that only light with the correct characteristics are allowed to reach your skin.
• Blood contains haemoglobin that absorbs the light and converts into heat.
• This heat destroys the protein in the wall of the thread vein.
• A layer of gel is applied to the area prior to treatment to ensure optimal transmission, and also magnifies the area.
• The veins will gradually disappear whilst diffusing high colouring for glowing complexion.

Can all thread veins be treated?

• Yes, thread veins on all body sites can be treated.
• The most common areas are facial, chest and leg areas.
• The most effective areas are seen with light skin, as the treatment relies on the absorption of light, also making the treatment easier.
• Our advanced system has pre-programmed setting to suit different skin types.

How long does a treatment take?

• The treatment depends on the area and the number of vessels to be treated.
• Several vessels can be targeted in one flash.
• A typical session lasts between 10-20minutes.

Does it hurt?

• Tolerance of pain is very individual from person to person.
• It is described as a warm heat sensation or similar to a rubber band snapping onto the skin (This doesn’t last very long.)
• The hair transmits this heat into the hair, which is then destroyed and unable to produce a new hair.
• A cool compress is applied to the area followed by a soothing aloe vera gel after treatment.

How many treatments do I need?

• The number of treatments depends on the area being treated and the severity of the veins.
• On average the number of treatments are between 1-4.
• The lengh of time between each treatment is one month

Do I need to take special precautions before and after treatment?

• It is advisable to avoid tanning before and during treatment, otherwise your tanned skin will absorb more light.
• Pale skin benefits more from the treatment.
• SPF 30 is advisable during and following treatment
• A cool compress is applied to the area following treatment.
• After care for the legs, support/surgical stockings must be worn for 2 weeks.
• Post care and after care is discussed in great detail with each client prior to treatment.

What is Acne and its causes?

• Acne is a skin disorder caused by the body’s increased production of the hormone androgen which stimulates sebaceous glands to produce more oil.
• This causes the pores to become blocked so that oil cannot come up to the skins surface which in turn causes red pimples, blackheads and whitehead.
• Acne occurs in both teenagers and adults.
• The most common areas are the face, chest, shoulders and back.
• When Acne is left untreated it can cause permanent scarring. 
• Poor hygiene and a bad diet are blamed for the cause of Acne this is untrue, the most common causes are puberty, poly-cystic ovarian syndrome, stress and medication.

How long does a treatment take?

• A large area can be targeted in one flash of light, so it takes approximately 20 minutes for the facial area.
• A course of treatments required is 3-6 treatments, three to four weeks apart.

Am I suitable for treatment?

• Those who suffer from inflammatory acne such as sore, red pimples,blackheads or whiteheads will benefit from this treatment.
• The treatment is more effective with pale skin, as too much light will absorb tanned skin.
• Both teenagers and adults suffering from mild to chronic Acne will benefit from this treatment.

Does it hurt?

• The lighter the skin colour the less discomfort 
• Many clients describe the treatment as a warming sensation on the skin.

Do I need to take special precautions before and after treatment?

• For chronic or aggressive acne a prescribed topical cream called Adapaline or Differin is recommended to be applied once every evening to the area for one month prior to treatment.
• What this cream does? it reduces the thickness of the skin in the area to be treated.
• Some clients may be a little sensitive after treatment,so some clients may benefit by applying a cool compress to the area .

What can I expect following treatment?

• You may notice some general redness to the area.
• If you have sun damaged skin, some of the sun spots may turn darker but will disappear after a few days.
• It is recommended in some cases that you continue using the cream after treatment for a short period.
• If you suffer from a further outbreak the treatment may be repeated.

How does the treatment work?

• The wrinkle reduction treatment is a two step procedure.
• First the skin is exfoliated to remove any dead skin.
• Then the skin is sprayed with INTENSE by Ellipse Photo Spray every 5 minutes for one hour.
• This spray makes your skin more receptive to the light and reducing wrinkles by collagen stimulation.
• Once the application of the spray is completed a gel is applied to your face(same used for ultra-sound).
• Then the laser treatment begins where the visible light is guided over your face 3 times in total.
• A chemical reaction in the cells triggers the cells to produce more collagen which will eventually lead to a reduction in wrinkles.

How do I use the photo spray?

• A generous amount will be applied to your face every 5 minutes.
• Each time it will be rubbed onto your face paying attention to your upper and lower eyelids and mouth.

Is it necessary to use both photo spray and light?

• Yes, this treatment is a combination treatment.
• Clinical trials have shown that neither the Photp Spray nor the Light works on its own,the combination of the two is necessary.

Am I suitable for treatment

• The treatment works on people with mild to moderate wrinkles.
• Even darker coloured skin can be treated safely and effectively due to the low energy settings.
• Unlike other laser treatments it is safe to do treatments when you are sun tanned.

Does it hurt?

• The wrinkle reduction procedure is based on a chemical reaction rather than a thermal reaction.
• For this reason there is no pain involved just a very slight warm sensation.

Are there any pre or post treatment required?

• An exfoliating gel is recommended at least one week prior to treatment to remove any dead skin cells.
• This will allow the light to penetrate the surface more effectively.
• It also recommended to use an SPF 30 as the skin remains sensitive to light after the treatment.
• The sunscreen also protects your skin from future sun damage.

How many treatments do I need?

• Three treatments with three week intervals give optimal results.
• The wrinkle reduction gradually takes place from one to twelve months after treatment,since collagen production is a slow process.

How many treatments do I need?

• On average 4 treatments is required every 2 months.The depth of the stretch mark does not matter as the energy is absorbed in the dermal layer stimulating collagen production from there.
• Stretch marks may not be removed completely, but with regular treatments it will help improve its appearance.

Does it hurt?

• Tolerance of pain is very individual
• Most people would describe it as a warm heat sensation on the skin or similar to a rubber band snapping onto the skin.
• No anaesthetics are required.

Do my stretch marks have to be red?

• No,even faded stretch marks will respond to laser with a combination of microdermabrasion.

Will they improve even if they are deep?

• The depth of the stretch mark does not matter,as the energy absorbed in the dermal layer stimulates collagen production,however they may not be removed completely but regular treatments will help improve collagen production.