Ipl Laser For Light Hair
IPL laser treatment is an effective method for removing fine hairs from the face. It’s quicker and more permanent than plucking, waxing, or shaving, and it doesn’t hurt. The technology relies on the penetration of light pulses into the skin via the hair follicle. The sun destroys the hair’s pigment, rendering further growth impossible. The operation takes very little time, causes minimal discomfort, and requires no recovery.
Intense Pulsed Light is the technique behind this treatment. The hair root is gently zapped with light pulses from an IPL home equipment. As a result, the hair enters a dormant phase, during which the existing hair falls out and the body stops producing new hair there. The softness is long-lasting as well.
Laser hair removal is a great way to have permanent hair removal. Lasers work by targeting the melanin in your hair follicle, which makes the hair color darker. The heat from the laser damages the root of the hair, causing the follicle to eventually die and stop producing new hairs. Read on to learn more on laser hair removal machine/ipl hair removal.
Ipl Laser For Light Hair
IPL hair removal is more common than ever before, prices are dropping and more people are getting their hands on this technology. There are more and more “home IPL devices” on the market than ever before. But just like anything they are not all created the same. Today we share the honest TRUTH around IPL hair removal.
“A FRIEND GOT IPL HAIR REMOVAL AND IT DIDN’T WORK!”
We have all heard stories of a friend of a friend who spent hundreds of dollars on IPL hair removal and ended up with zero results. But what we need to remember is there are many factors that make up a successful IPL treatment. Most of these factors come from your own body, such as hormones, medications, medical conditions and colour of the hairs.
Other causes could be due to the person delivering the treatment, was the correct treatment procedure followed, correct technique used and timing of the appointments. Are they even trained in IPL hair removal at all?
Finally, the quality and maintenance of the IPL equipment.
Choosing an accredited clinic to carry out your treatment is vital to your results.
“I WILL NEVER EVER HAVE ANY HAIR AFTER IPL HAIR REMOVAL”
We cannot promise 100% permanent hair removal. We can also only treat active hairs (in the ‘anagen’ cycle). So after a course of IPL hair removal, we will have destroyed the suitable treated follicle’s and they will never grow back, but there is a strong possibility that a brand new follicle may activate or follicles, not in the ‘anagen’ phase will still grow. Most certified IPL providers are aiming to provide an 80% hair reduction in the hairs present at the start of treatment.
The number one factor that may trigger new hair growth is hormones. It could be hormones due to pregnancy, menopause or a hormonal condition. We must make clients aware that this is a possibility after their treatment, as no hair removal can be classed as ‘permanent’. IPL is semi-permanent and does need maintenance. Maintenance could be a yearly treatment or even 3-5years down the track, depending on the individual.
“MY HAIR DISAPPEARED AFTER 4 TREATMENTS, SO I STOPPED.”
This is a common mistake clients make. After 4 treatments they see a great result and think “I don’t need to have 4 more treatments they are just trying to take my money”. We have a set amount of treatments for IPL Hair removal for a reason, to assure we treat as many of the hair follicles as possible, as they are not all in the same growth cycle at one time. (A course of 8 treatments is recommended for dark hair and 12 sessions for white hair.)
“I HAVE LIGHT HAIR AND MY IPL HAIR REMOVAL NEVER WORKED”
IPL hair removal is only suitable for dark hair as the light is attracted to the melanin (colour) in the hair. Many people with light, white or red hair would not benefit from IPL as there is no melanin in the hair, UNTIL NOW. As technology has advanced we can now treat white, blonde & red hairs with the only IPL machine in the world The Efb Beauté Adéna – available at The Beauty Clinic- Botany & Meadowbank.
With advanced technology and a different process, we can treat blonde, white and red hair with fantastic results- you fair beauty’s no longer need to miss out!
Read more on White Hair Removal here.
“I HAVE DARK SKIN AND HAVE HAD IPL WITH NO RESULT”
As darker skin has a higher melanin level, some IPL machines are just not able to safely treat. IPL works by finding the melanin in a hair and if the skin has a high level of melanin present, the machine simply cannot tell the difference! What happens is the pulse of light just spreads over the closest melanin it can find, the surface of the skin, which can result in painful burns or blisters. Even if this doesn’t happen, the light is absorbed by the melanin in the skin before it can reach the follicle- hence why there is NO result!
Some treatment providers simply reduce the heat of their IPL machines to prevent damage to the skin, but this prevents any result at all.
The Efb Beauté Adéna IPL is able to treat darker skins than most machines, please book for a consultation to see if you are suitable. – available at The Beauty Clinic- Botany & Meadowbank.
“I CAN’T AFFORD IT!”
Have you ever added up the cost of your monthly waxing or shaving, you may be surprised that in the long run you will SAVE money investing in IPL Hair removal with the added bonus of getting rid of the painful monthly wax or annoying prickly legs!
At The Beauty Clinic we offer payment options as well as our Beauty Plan programme which gives you the option of paying off your treatment weekly, fortnightly or monthly with no interest and the added extras our Beauty Plan members receive.
“I’M STILL UNSURE IF IPL IS FOR ME”
Book yourself in for a complimentary consultation. We sit with you and discuss all your questions and concerns – The Beauty Clinic believes you should have the opportunity to gain professional advice before making your decision.
Ipl Hair Removal
IPL hair removal was just a secret for those in-the-know – a whisper making the rounds among the salon-going set. Now that whisper is more of a shout. With IPL technology like the Philips Lumea Prestige now available for home use, plenty of us are buzzing about this new hair removal solution that gives you smoothness for weeks at a time. In fact, millions of women are already using it. So what is IPL, anyway?
We wouldn’t have created the Philips Lumea Prestige if we weren’t absolutely certain that IPL was the future of hair removal. Now that future is here – and with it, the answer to all your most urgent questions. How does IPL work? Who does IPL work well on, and what does it feel like? What are the benefits of IPL hair removal? Let’s take a look.
What is IPL hair removal?
IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light technology. Home IPL hair removal devices apply very gentle pulses of light to the hair root. This makes the hair go into its resting phase: the hair you have falls out, and gradually your body grows less hair in that area.
That smoothness lasts a long time, too. The result of 14 years of research, Philips Lumea Prestige delivers a whopping 8 whole weeks of freedom from hair after the first four treatments*. It’s not just for legs either: smart curved attachments allow you to reach and safely treat your underarms, bikini area and face. So IPL really can take the place of shavers, wax treatments or epilators.
*When following treatment schedule, measured on legs, individual results vary.
How does IPL work?
So that answers ‘what is IPL?’ – now for the details. IPL works thanks to a pigment in hair called melanin: much like a dark sheet on a hot day, the melanin helps the hair absorb the light from the flashes, stimulating it to go into its resting phase. This leaves you with smooth, hair-free skin.
So, how do you do IPL hair removal at home? Using the Philips Lumea Prestige is easy:
- Shave, epilate or wax the area to remove the hair. If you choose to epilate or wax, make sure you do it the day before you do your treatment.
- Select the right light intensity for your skin tone.
- Turn the Lumea on, and wait for the ‘ready to flash’ light to come on.
- Press the ‘flash’ button.
- Move on to the next spot!
It takes less than 8.5 minutes** to do your lower legs with the Philips Lumea Prestige. Once the hair stops growing back, you can leave out the shaving step and just use the Lumea to keep your skin beautifully smooth.
To see positive results from the get-go, use the Lumea Prestige once every two weeks for the first four treatments. After that, you should only need to do minor touch ups every 4-8 weeks
Does IPL hair removal work well?
What results can I expect?
If you’re using the Philips Lumea Prestige, you’ll start seeing results pretty quickly – and after the first four treatments, long-lasting smoothness should be yours.
- Enjoy 92% hair reduction after just three treatments*.
- After the first four treatments, you have up to 8 weeks of freedom from hair removal***.
- Hair that does regrow is thinner and softer.
We have some very satisfied customers! Read our reviews on the product page here.
*When following the treatment schedule, measured on legs, after 3rd treatment, individual results may vary.
***When following treatment schedule, measured on legs, individual results vary.
Does IPL work on all types of body hair?
You can use the Philips Lumea Prestige to remove hair on your legs, underarms, bikini line and face. It comes with different curved attachments for different body areas, so it’s easy to reach and treat each one the right way. The five graded light settings and SmartSkin sensor mean that you can always make sure that your skin is getting the gentle treatment it needs.
Here’s a quick lowdown on each of the different Lumea Prestige attachments for IPL hair removal at home:
Body attachment: A generously curved design follows the natural contours of your body, letting you effectively treat large areas like the legs, arms and stomach. Broader 4.1 cm2 window size lets you treat these areas quickly, so you can get on with your day.
- Time: 8.5 minutes to treat lower legs*.
- Hair reduction satisfaction rate: 83% for legs***.
Bikini area attachment: A more delicately-curved design and a transparent filter allow for the effective treatment of hard-to-reach areas. 3 cm2 window size for a tighter range of focus.
- Time: 2 minutes to treat bikini area *.
- Hair reduction satisfaction rate: 78% for bikini area ***.
Underarm attachment: No hair is left behind when you’re using this specially-curved attachment. Again, the 3 cm2 window size helps treat stronger and thicker hair accurately.
- Time: 2.5 minutes to treat underarms *.
- Hair reduction satisfaction rate: 86% for underarms ***.
Face attachment: Flat design with slightly narrower nib and an extra integrated filter. 2 cm2 window size gives you safe and very precise treatment on the chin, upper lip and sideburns.
- Time: 1.5 minute to treat face areas *.
- Hair reduction satisfaction rate: 84% for face***.
*When used corded, time indication for highest energy setting.
*** Study conducted in Netherlands and Austria with 46 women, after 3 treatments on armpits, bikini, legs, after 2 treatments on face.
Who can try IPL hair removal at home?
One question we hear a lot is ‘does IPL work on my skin/hair tone?’. IPL hair removal is very effective on a wide range of hair colours and skin tones, with a few exceptions:
As you can see from the chart, IPL devices like the Philips Lumea Prestige work well on dark blonde, brown, and black hair, and most skin shades apart from very dark tones.
What is IPL like? Does IPL hurt?
Simply put, no – it doesn’t hurt. The Philips Lumea Prestige went through clinical testing with over 2,000 women to make sure that it felt gentle and easy to use. Most users reported a slight warm sensation with each flash, but that’s all. That’s one of the reasons over 1.5 million women all over the world are now using IPL: who could say no to pain-free, lasting hair removal?
The key is to use the right light intensity setting on your Lumea. There are five to choose from, and a handy guide is included in the pack to help you find the right setting for your skin tone and hair colour.
To avoid any twinges, it’s best to follow the usage guidelines carefully. Shave the area before using Lumea and avoid flashing the same area repeatedly. And, as you can imagine, it’s best not to use IPL (or any other hair removal treatment) on broken or irritated skin, tattoos, infections, or burns.
Importance Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a common skin disorder of follicular prominence and erythema that typically affects the proximal extremities, can be disfiguring, and is often resistant to treatment. Shorter-wavelength vascular lasers have been used to reduce the associated erythema but not the textural irregularity.
Objective To determine whether the longer-wavelength 810-nm diode laser may be effective for treatment of KP, particularly the associated skin roughness/bumpiness and textural irregularity.
Design, Setting, and Participants We performed a split-body, rater-blinded, parallel-group, balanced (1:1), placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial at a dermatology outpatient practice of an urban academic medical center from March 1 to October 1, 2011. We included all patients diagnosed as having KP on both arms and Fitzpatrick skin types I through III. Of the 26 patients who underwent screening, 23 met our enrollment criteria. Of these, 18 patients completed the study, 3 were lost to or unavailable for follow-up, and 2 withdrew owing to inflammatory hyperpigmentation after the laser treatment.
Interventions Patients were randomized to receive laser treatment on the right or left arm. Each patient received treatment with the 810-nm pulsed diode laser to the arm randomized to be the treatment site. Treatments were repeated twice, for a total of 3 treatment visits spaced 4 to 5 weeks apart.
Main Outcomes and Measures The primary outcome measure was the difference in disease severity score, including redness and roughness/bumpiness, with each graded on a scale of 0 (least severe) to 3 (most severe), between the treated and control sites. Two blinded dermatologists rated the sites at 12 weeks after the initial visit.
Results At follow-up, the median redness score reported by the 2 blinded raters for the treatment and control sides was 2.0 (interquartile range [IQR], 1-2; P = .11). The median roughness/bumpiness score was 1.0 (IQR, 1-2) for the treatment sides and 2.0 (IQR, 1-2) for the control sides, a difference of 1 (P = .004). The median overall score combining erythema and roughness/bumpiness was 3.0 (IQR, 2-4) for the treatment sides and 4.0 (IQR, 3-5) for the control sides, a difference of 1 (P = .005).
Conclusions and Relevance Three treatments with the 810-nm diode laser may induce significant improvements in skin texture and roughness/bumpiness in KP patients with Fitzpatrick skin types I through III, but baseline erythema is not improved. Complete treatment of erythema and texture in KP may require diode laser treatment combined with other laser or medical modalities that address redness.
Trial Registration clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT01281644
Introduction
Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a common hereditary, benign disorder of unknown etiology1 that is frequently seen in conjunction with atopy. The hereditary pattern of this skin disorder is thought to be autosomal dominant without a known predisposition based on race or sex.2 Keratinaceous plugging of follicles results in markedly visible papules, often involving the lateral and extensor aspects of the proximal extremities but sometimes also the face, buttocks, and trunk.3 Perifollicular erythema is routinely notable.4 Topical treatments for KP include emollients, exfoliants, and anti-inflammatory agents, such as urea, salicylic acid, lactic acid, topical corticosteroids, topical retinoids, and cholecalciferol. Because most patients obtain limited benefit from these treatments, less conventional treatments, including phototherapy and lasers, have been explored. Among lasers, the 532-, 585-, and 595-nm vascular devices have been used with modest success, particularly in reducing redness.5–8 Longer-wavelength lasers have not been studied for the treatment of KP, and lasers have not been shown to be successful for treating the textural components of KP. Our study investigates the effectiveness of the longer-wavelength 810-nm diode laser for color and texture of upper extremity KP.
Methods
Study Design
We performed a split-body, parallel-group, placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial with an allocation ratio of 1:1 and a block size of 2 at an urban academic medical center. The unit of randomization was the individual unilateral upper extremity. The study was approved by the institutional review board of Northwestern University. All participants provided written informed consent.
Patient Selection
Patients were recruited from a dermatology practice at Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, and the surrounding community. Inclusion criteria consisted of age 18 to 65 years, good health, Fitzpatrick skin types I to III, and a diagnosis of KP on both upper extremities. We excluded patients who had received any laser therapy to the arms in the 12 months before recruitment, with a concurrent diagnosis of another skin condition or malignant neoplasm, with a tan or sunburn over the upper arms in the month before recruitment, with open ulcers or infections at any skin site, or who were using topical or oral photosensitizing medications.
Study Procedures
When potential participants called or e-mailed the clinic for possible inclusion in the study, they underwent prescreening (performed by O.I.) over the telephone using the aforementioned inclusion and exclusion criteria. Once enrollment criteria were met, patients were scheduled for a total of 4 visits, 4 to 5 weeks apart, in the Department of Dermatology, Feinberg School of Medicine.
On the patient’s first visit, one of us (O.I.) reviewed the inclusion and exclusion criteria. After the patients provided written informed consent, they separately rated redness and roughness/bumpiness on each arm using a scale of 0 (least severe) to 3 (most severe) for a total maximum score of 6 per patient per arm. Next, patients were randomized into 2 groups as described below, and baseline standardized digital photographs were obtained. Each patient received treatment using the 810-nm pulsed diode laser to the arm randomized to be the treatment site. After laser treatment, both sides were treated with topical petrolatum. Treatments were repeated twice for a total of 3 treatment visits, with visits spaced 4 to 5 weeks apart. At the fourth and final visit, 12 to 15 weeks after the initial visit, the patients again rated disease severity as previously described. At this last visit, 2 blinded dermatologists (S.Y. and M.A.) also rated the roughness/bumpiness and redness of the treatment and control arms separately using the same scales, and digital photographs were again obtained.
Patient Randomization
Patient screening and enrollment were performed by one of us (M.D.), as were random sequence generation and concealment (R.K.), which were conducted by coin toss of the same fair coin, with the outcomes (1 or 2) recorded separately on individual paper cards then placed in sealed, opaque, consecutively numbered envelopes. Each patient was assigned to one of 2 groups (by W.D.). Patients in group 1 were designated to receive laser therapy on the right arm, and those in group 2 were assigned to receive laser therapy on the left arm. All study treatments were delivered by the same clinician (D.B.).
Laser Treatments
All study treatments used the 810-nm pulsed diode laser. A lidocaine and prilocaine–based cream was applied to the arms 30 to 60 minutes before treatment and washed off before treatment. Laser therapy was performed on the treatment side at a fluence of 45 to 60 J/cm2 (to convert to gray, multiply by 1) (depending on Fitzpatrick skin type) and a pulse duration of 30 to 100 milliseconds, with precise settings selected to be just below the patient’s threshold for purpura. Each treatment session entailed 2 nonoverlapping passes separated by a 1-minute delay. The patient was then instructed to minimize sun exposure and apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 50 to the treatment area daily until the next visit.
Outcome Measures
The primary outcome measure was the difference in disease severity score, including redness and roughness/bumpiness, between the treated site and the control site as rated by the blinded dermatologists at 12 weeks after the initial visit. This scale was not validated because no relevant validated scale was available. However, raters were trained on the use of the study scale, and before the review of study images, they were asked to rate archival skin images on the same 4-point qualitative subscales used in the study. Raters reviewed and rated archival images separately and then reconciled their ratings through face-to-face forced agreement, with the process repeated until concordance was achieved between raters and their separately rated scores were consistently equivalent.
During the evaluation of study data, forced agreement was used to reconcile blinded ratings. The secondary outcome measure was the change from baseline in disease severity of each arm as rated by the patients.
Power Analysis and Sample Size
Assuming an SD of change of 0.84, a sample of 20 patients had 80% power to detect median differences (or median changes) in severity scores of 0.5. We assumed a 2-sided test and type I error rate of 5%.
Statistical Analysis
We used the Wilcoxon signed rank test to compare the magnitude of change from baseline between treatment and control for all patient ratings (redness, roughness/bumpiness, and overall score). Blinded dermatologists’ ratings of the treatment and control sides were also compared using the Wilcoxon signed rank test.
Results
Patient Baseline Demographic Characteristics
The study was conducted during a 7-month period from March 1 to October 1, 2011. A total of 26 patients underwent screening for our study, and 23 of those patients (46 arms) met our criteria and were enrolled in the study. Of these 23 patients, 18 (36 arms) completed the study and underwent analysis, 3 were lost to or unavailable for follow-up, and 2 voluntarily withdrew owing to inflammatory hyperpigmentation after the laser treatment. The demographic characteristics of our patients are presented in the Table. At baseline, patients rated the severity of the roughness/bumpiness in the texture of their arm test sites at a median score of 1.5 (interquarile range [IQR], 1-2) and the severity of the erythema of their arm test sites at a median score of 2.0 (IQR, 1-2). (The maximum score for both ratings was 3.0.)
Blinded Raters’ Scores
At follow-up, the median redness score assigned by the blinded raters for the treatment and control sides was 2.0 (IQR, 1-2), a null difference (Figure 1). The median roughness/bumpiness score was 1.0 (IQR, 1-2) for the treatment sides and 2.0 (IQR, 1-2) for the control sides, a difference of 1 (P = .004) (Figure 1). The median overall score combining erythema and roughness/bumpiness was 3.0 (IQR, 2-4) for the treatment sides and 4.0 (IQR, 3-5) for the control sides, a difference of 1 (P = .005) (Figure 1).
Patient Self-assessment Scores
At follow-up, patients’ self-reported median erythema rating for the control sides did not change from the baseline score of 2.0 (IQR, 1-2), but the self-reported median erythema score for the treatment side decreased from 2.0 to 1.5 (IQR, 1-2), a nominal difference that was not statistically significant (P = .13) (Figure 2). The median roughness/bumpiness score for the control sides increased from 1.5 to 2.0 (IQR, 1-2) and for the treatment sides decreased from 1.5 to 1.0 (IQR, 1-2). The 1-point decrease in roughness/bumpiness in the treatment arm compared with the control arm was significant (P = .008) (Figure 2). The overall score (erythema and roughness/bumpiness) for the control sides increased from 3.5 to 4.0 (IQR, 3-4), and for the treatment arm decreased from 3.5 to 2.5 (IQR, 2-4), with the cumulative difference of 1.5 points being significant (P = .005) (Figure 2).
Adverse Events
We found no unexpected adverse events associated with laser treatment. Two participants developed inflammatory hyperpigmentation after laser treatment and chose to withdraw from the study. These patients were instructed to continue sun-protective measures to their affected extremities, and in both cases hyperpigmentation completely resolved within 3 months.
Discussion
We investigated the effectiveness of the 810-nm diode laser in the treatment of KP. After 3 treatments spaced 4 to 5 weeks apart, blinded dermatologist ratings and patient self-report indicated significant improvements in skin texture and roughness/bumpiness when compared with baseline However, neither raters nor patients detected a significant change in erythema.
Most topical treatments for KP, including emollients, corticosteroids, and retinoids, are of limited effectiveness.9 Light-based treatments have typically entailed use of vascular lasers, like the application of a 532-nm potassium titanyl phosphate laser to treat a case of resistant facial KP by Dawn et al.5 Repeated treatments resulted in a marked improvement in erythema and some clearance of papules. A study of 12 patients using the 585-nm pulsed-dye laser6 found improvement in erythema but not in roughness/bumpiness. A similar report7 described a case in which multiple treatments with a 595-nm pulsed-dye laser induced marked improvements in facial erythema, patient satisfaction, and quality of life. A study of 10 patients treated with a 595-nm pulsed-dye laser8 confirmed these results.
To our knowledge, our study is the first of its kind to investigate the use of a longer-wavelength laser, the diode laser, in the treatment of KP. More important, our results are the first from a clinical trial that demonstrate the effectiveness of laser treatment of the textural abnormality and roughness/bumpiness associated with KP. The data from our investigation suggest that the 810-nm diode laser is a particularly promising and effective treatment for the nonerythematous variants of KP. The variant of KP known as keratosis pilaris alba, which presents mostly as follicular papules, may be highly responsive to this laser modality.10 The variant that includes perifollicular erythema with follicular papules, keratosis pilaris rubra,9,10 may best respond to joint treatment with diode and vascular lasers, with the former improving texture and the latter addressing erythema.
We have theoretical reasons for selecting the 810-nm diode laser and the settings used in this study. Specifically, KP is an inflammatory condition of vellus hair follicles. Compared with terminal hair, vellus hair is relatively deficient in melanin (ie, has less chromophore) and smaller in diameter (ie, has shorter thermal relaxation time). Based on the theory of selective photothermolysis, these features would be consistent with a thermal relaxation time of approximately 50 milliseconds, which means that a pulse duration of less than 50 milliseconds, such as the 30 milliseconds used in this study, would be appropriate for treatment. Because of a substantial lack of chromophore, the fluence required for photothermal destruction of a vellus hair follicle is 40 to 45 J/cm2, greater than that for a terminal hair. Ideally a highly absorbing wavelength such as 695 nm would be the best to treat vellus follicles, but this wavelength is absorbed by epidermal pigment in darker skinned individuals before it can reach deeper targets, such as the stem cells in the bulge region of the follicles. Similarly, 1064 nm is not highly selective for melanin, and we know that the vellus follicle has little melanin to begin with. As a consequence, the 810-nm wavelength appears to be the best choice because its depth of penetration is sufficient, it has selectivity for melanin, and it is compatible with a pulse duration of 30 milliseconds.
In terms of adverse events, our study found that treatment with the 810-nm diode laser was safe and not associated with any serious or unexpected adverse events. Although 2 patients (9%) developed bothersome inflammatory hyperpigmentation after laser treatment, resulting in their withdrawal from the study, these sequelae resolved completely in the medium term. Further counseling about the need for sun protection and avoidance of tanning during the period of laser treatment may mitigate the risk for posttreatment inflammatory hyperpigmentation in the future.
A limitation of our study is that enrollment was restricted to participants with Fitzpatrick skin types I to III. The exclusion of darker skin types was not incidental but rather designed to minimize the risk for posttreatment inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which is more common after laser procedures in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types IV to VI. That posttreatment inflammatory hyperpigmentation was observed in this study despite careful patient selection suggests that this precaution was appropriate. Regardless, patients with darker skin types can indeed be treated safely with the diode laser if gentle settings are used. Once this treatment paradigm is optimized, such broader application will likely be appropriate and feasible. One protective benefit of the current treatment settings was that they were deliberately below the threshold for purpura and thus designed to avoid bruising, which can resolve with tan pigmentation, particularly in darker skin. To the extent that the 810-nm diode laser has hair-removing activity, this treatment may be inappropriate for patients who do not want hair loss at the site of their KP. Finally, although incidental reports from some participants previously in this study have indicated that they have maintained textural benefits for more than a year, it remains to be seen to what extent these improvements are maintained over the longer term. To the extent that laser treatment may significantly modify hair growth in abnormal vellus hair follicles initially induced by genetic predisposition, improvement may be long lasting. This result would then be parallel to the case of traditional hair removal, in which posttreatment long-term remission of coarse terminal hairs and the corresponding pseudofolliculitis is often observed.
However, this study was not designed to assess long-term improvement, and additional studies would need to be performed to systematically measure the duration and likelihood of persistent benefits. The present study only provides proof of concept and indicates that improvement of the textural abnormalities associated with KP is possible after treatment with an 810-nm diode laser.
Conclusions
By objective and subjective measures, we found that, among lighter-skinned persons, serial treatment with a long-pulsed 810-nm diode laser at subpurpuric levels provided medium-term improvement in KP, particularly for the associated roughness/bumpiness and textural irregularity. Combined with preexisting data about the utility of vascular lasers for the reduction of KP-associated erythema, this finding suggests that laser treatment may comprehensively address the clinical manifestations of KP in selected patients. Future studies may assess the durability of these responses and the comparative effectiveness of different long-wavelength lasers.
Laser Hair Removal Machine
The laser hair removal machine is a device that uses a laser beam to remove hair from the skin. It is similar to electrolysis in that it destroys the hair follicle, but differs in that it does not require a trained professional and can be used for larger areas of the body. The laser targets pigment in the upper layer of skin known as melanin, which absorbs light energy and converts it into heat energy. The heat generated from this process damages the hair follicle and prevents new growth of unwanted hairs.
Laser hair removal is an effective method of removing unwanted body hair that works by targeting melanin in the upper layers of skin. The light energy emitted by the laser beam destroys the hair follicle so that new growth cannot occur.
Laser hair removal is a procedure that removes unwanted hair from the body, usually with the use of a laser. Laser hair removal works best on dark coarse hair on any area of the body. The procedure can take several treatments to achieve permanent results, but most patients see an improvement in less than eight weeks.
Laser hair removal is most effective on people who have light skin and dark hair. At least 6 millimeters (0.24 in) of dark growth must be present for the laser to work effectively. The procedure is less effective on people with light skin and blonde, red or gray hairs.
The laser damages the follicles under each hair shaft by targeting pigment in the hair itself. The laser energy passes through the skin’s surface and heats up melanin in the follicle, which kills it and stops new hairs from growing there.
The skin is the largest organ of the body, so it’s no surprise that skin imperfections, blemishes, marks and lesions can happen. Many skin conditions not harmful to your health, but can be a nuisance, unsightly or even embarrassing. Keratosis Pilaris is one such condition, and treating Keratosis Pilaris is simple.
It’s very common and completely harmless but if you suffer with it, can be something of a less than welcome part of your life, due to its sometimes, unattractive appearance. If you have small pimples on the skin that look like permanent goose bumps on areas of the body such as the back of your arms, legs, bottom and even the back, face, eyebrows and scalp, which sometimes get itchy or red, you may have Keratosis Pilaris.
The condition occurs when there is a build-up of a substance called Keratin, a natural protein, which in fact is the main component of the hair as well as healthy skin. This, excess Keratin blocks the openings of the hair follicles, which can cause the small red or white bumps to appear. Keratosis Pilaris also takes the name of “chicken skin” as the skin takes on this appearance. So, no wonder that many people who experience it would like to reduce oreven, eradicate the symptoms.
So, how are we treating Keratosis Pilaris?
Fortunately, at Skin Perfection London, we offer a choice of non-surgical solutions for treating Keratosis Pilaris, painlessly, safely and effectively, from the comfort of our clinic, which is based in the heart of London, between Oxford Street, Harley Street and Bond Street. Treatments can be used alone or combined, for a holistic approach to reducing the chicken skin appearance.
Laser hair removal is a superb way of treating Keratosis Pilaris at its cause. It’s safe, virtually painless and can be permanent! It works by emitting short pulses of light in to the hair follicle, causing it to stop growing hair and to close. This means that it can no longer be blocked by the Keratin and the condition can be drastically improved. The treatment may take up to 9 sessions for optimum results, but can be a long-term solution to this troublesome condition and far better than having to shave, wax or epilate the hair, which can be extremely painful and can exacerbate the symptoms. Laser hair removal is suitable for all skin types and you could see up to 95% permanent reduction in hair growth, so it’s a win-win!
Medical microdermabrasion could be another option. It works by resurfacing the skin and cleaning blocked and congested pores and offers very little downtime or discomfort. At Skin Perfection London, we use the Derma Genesis medical microdermabrasion system, which utilises tiny medical-grade aluminium oxide crystals, which are swept across the skin by a hand-held device. The crystals are then gently sucked back up, bringing with them dirt, debris and dead surface skin cells. This reveals a smoother, clearer and healthier complexion, less prone to becoming congested. Results can be seen after a course of several sessions and your skin expert will explain the treatment programme, along with expected results, at a no obligation consultation, prior to treatment.
Although a harmless condition, Keratosis Pilaris doesn’t have to be endured and at Skin Perfection London, we make it our mission to offer you the most effective, innovative and high-tech device-led treatments to restore smooth, healthy and sexy looking skin, all-year-round.