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HAIR
REMOVAL
How Does LHE Photoepilation
Work?
The innovative LHE technology is based on
the principle of selective photothermolysis, in which light is
selectively absorbed in the hair shaft and hair follicle,
without damaging the surrounding skin. The hair shaft and the
hair follicle contain more pigment than the surrounding skin
tissue. Therefore they absorb more light, causing the
temperature to rise along with the heat to the point of
coagulation. The coagulation damages the hair follicle and
prevents or delays regrowth.
What Does the
treatment include?
The hair to be treated will be
trimmed to a length of 1mm to 3mm. The handpiece will be
slightly pressed to the treatment area. Then, a pulsed-light
will be delivered. Each pulse covers an area of 2cm by 5cm.
This is a large area (the largest spot size on the market) and
therefore the treatment is fast and effective for large body
areas such as legs and arms.
What kind of results
can I expect to see from a treatment?
LHE
photoepilation offers the long-lasting results you can expect
from a leading high-tech hair removal device. Some mild to
moderate redness may occur immediately after treatment, but
this usually disappears within the first 24 hours. Otherwise,
there is minimal discomfort and few, if any, side effects. To
achieve optimal results, several treatments are generally
needed, with the exact number treatments varying from patient
to patient.
Why does a patient need to have several
treatments?
Hair growth occurs in a three-part growth
cycle: active, dormant, and transitional. To maximize the
removal and delay of regrowth, hair must be treated while in
the active phase. Since each hair on the body has its own
individual cycle, a course of treatments over time disables
each hair follicle while in its active growth phase.
What areas of the body can be treated?
Virtually any body area can be treated, except for the
eyebrows. LHE photoepilation systems use large spots sizes,
enabling quick treatment of even the largest body areas.
Who is a candidate for treatment?
LHE
Photoepilation allows safe treatment of all skin types
(Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-VI) and most hair colors. Different
skin types and hair colors simply require different energy
settings.
Does it hurt?
The degree of
discomfort varies with each person, depending on his/her
sensitivity. The sensation may be anything from painless to
tolerable sting. Anesthetic creams may be applied.
How
long does a treatment take?
A treatment session
typically takes between several minutes up to an hour for very
large body areas. The total number of sessions needed depends
on the size of the area to be treated, the thickness of the
hair growth and your skin type.
Are there any side
effects?
The treated area may become slightly pink or
red immediately after treatment. This may last within a few
hours. All patients can continue with their daily routine
immediately after treatment.
How often will I need
to repeat the treatment series?
LHE, like other
light-based hair removal technologies, results in significant
long-term hair removal. However, the rate at which new hair
follicle growth will result varies from person to person and
from body part to body part.
What are the
advantages of the LHE photoepilation treatment?
The
treatment provides all advantages of light-based hair removal
treatment at an affordable price. After the treatment there is
a significant reduction in the amount of hair. The few hairs
that grow back come in slower, lighter and thinner. In
addition, the exceptionally large spot size results in quicker
treatment time.
How LHE
Photoepilation Works
LHE
works on the principle of selective photothermalysis but
uniquely utilizes both Light and Heat energy to
achieve maximum efficiency.
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The energy level is
adjusted prior to the treatment based on the skin
type and hair color to ensure maximum safety and
efficacy of the epidermis-dermis matrix.
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Flashes of broad-spectrum light
and heat from the LUA (Light Unit Assembly) are
applied to the target
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The light selectively targets the
melanin in the hair, elevating the temperature of
the hair
follicle. | |
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Heat energy from the LUA is
deposited into the skin and conducted down the
hair shaft, which further increases the hair
follicle temperature needed to coagulate the hair
bulge and hair bulb.
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The combined energy of the light
and heat results in subsequent destruction of the
hair follicle. A natural process eliminates the
destroyed
hair. | |
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The result is long-term hair
removal for hair-free
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