IPL Permanent Hair Reduction
Our clinic in Berwick Upon Tweed provides medical hair reduction treatments using the EXCELIGHT Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) system.
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Treatment Overview
Treatment Type
Intense Pulsed Light
Results Last
Permanent
Treatment Time
30 Minutes
Price
From £45
Downtime
Minimal
Procedure By
Nurse Practitioner
Discomfort
Mild
Skin Types
1-5
A Clinical Approach to Hair Reduction
We provide medical treatments with the EXCELIGHT Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) system for a safe and effective long-term reduction of unwanted or excess hair for both men and women.
The treatment is suitable for many areas of the face and body. A course of treatments is required at 4-8 week intervals to target the hair during its active growth phase (anagen). This therapy can also help to manage pseudofolliculitis barbae (ingrown hairs).
This treatment may be indicated if:
- You are seeking a long-term reduction in hair growth.
- You have a medical condition causing excess hair growth (e.g., Hirsutism), following diagnosis.
- You experience recurrent ingrown hairs.
Care Quality Commission
We’re regulated by the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
Experienced Medical Practitioners
Our clinic is staffed by highly qualified and experienced medical practitioners dedicated to providing high standards of patient care.
Professional & Patient-Focused
Our Berwick Upon Tweed clinic provides a professional and comfortable environment for your medical consultation and treatment.
NMC Member
Susie Byass is a fully qualified advanced nurse practitioner and independent prescriber.
Treatment Characteristics
- Clinically effective for hair reduction
- Suitable for Fitzpatrick skin types 1-5
- Provides a long-term reduction in hair growth
- Efficient treatment sessions
- A course of treatments is required
FAQs For IPL Hair reduction
What is the mechanism of action for IPL hair reduction?
The treatment works on the principle of selective photothermolysis. Light emitted from the IPL device is absorbed by melanin, the pigment in the hair shaft. This light energy converts to heat, which travels down to the hair follicle, damaging the key structures responsible for hair growth without harming the surrounding tissue.
How is treatment carried out?
The Intense Pulsed Light is placed on the skin and a short pulse of light is released, which targets many follicles simultaneously. The applicator is then moved to the neighbouring area of skin and the process is repeated until the entire area is treated.
Am I suitable for treatment?
Suitability for IPL hair reduction is determined during your medical consultation. The effectiveness of the treatment depends on the presence of melanin in the hair.
How does the treatment feel?
Treatment sensation varies but is often described as “a flick of an elastic band”. Typically no anaesthesia is required and most clients describe the discomfort as moderate and tolerable.
What will I see after the treatment?
The hair follicles are damaged by heat but the hairs remain in the follicles. The dead hairs shed after 1 – 3 weeks as the epidermis renews. During this period the hairs will seem to ‘grow’ as they are pushed out by the new epidermis.
Are there any side effects?
The skin may be red immediately after treatment and the hair follicles may be swollen and bumpy but this usually subsides within a few hours. Adverse reactions are rare but may include a small blister or temporary lightening or darkening of the skin.
How many treatments are necessary?
Only hair that is actively growing is affected, therefore multiple treatments are needed. Treatment is conducted every 4 – 8 weeks, depending on the area treated, until a satisfactory result is seen. The required number of treatments varies, but typically 6 or more treatments are needed for optimum results.
How long does each treatment take?
Treatments can take as little as 10 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the treatment area.
Why Choose Us?
Based in Berwick Upon Tweed, Rejuvenating Solutions offers a range of medical treatments for skin conditions, performed by Susie Byass, an experienced and fully qualified Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Independent Prescriber with a special interest in dermatology and women’s health.
Ready to book a consultation?
- 01289 385119
- info@rejuvenatingsolutions.co.uk
- Rejuvenating Solutions, 6 The Chandlery, Quayside, Berwick Upon Tweed, TD15 1HE
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