What to Expect During SkinBase IPL for Unwanted Hair

When you’re having a treatment for the first time, knowledge helps to ease your mind. So, here’s what to expect during SkinBase IPL

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When you’re having a treatment for the first time, knowing what to expect helps to put your mind at ease. So, here’s what to expect during SkinBase IPL for unwanted hair.

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Consultation with your SkinBase Therapist

Your SkinBase therapist will determine your individual needs and devise a treatment plan to achieve the results you want. Treatment plans can vary from 6-10 treatments for hair reduction (performed at 4-6 week intervals), to 3-4 treatments for IPL Advanced Treatments (at 2-3 week intervals).

Prep Skin

To prep for the treatment and maximise your results, the skin will be shaved. For hair reduction treatments, hair should be shaved 24-48 hours prior to treatment. This allows a 1-2 mm stubble which is ideal for an effective treatment. The treatment area is cleaned and dried before starting the treatment. Dry, shaven and clean skin means that the light can penetrate the skin unobstructed.

Treat & Cool Skin

The IPL and Cryo handsets work in tandem to treat and target any skin concerns. Once the area is prepped your SkinBase therapist can begin the treatment. Our unique “Cryo” cooling handset is first applied to the treatment area. This anaesthetises the area before the light treatment. Your therapist will then move over the treatment area in a grid method using both the cryo and flash handsets. This treats and cools the skin.

Post-treatment Skincare 

To moisturise and calm the skin, SkinBase Aloe Vera is applied after the treatment to help cool and soothe the treated area. Sun damage can cause pigmentation and premature ageing of the skin. After a SkinBase IPL treatment you must protect the skin from excessive sun exposure by applying a moisturiser with an SPF. This is especially true if you are having sessions in the summer months and/or if you are having SkinBase IPL to treat pigmentation. Failure to apply regular sun cream could cause the pigmentation to return.

SkinBase’s IPL for unwanted hair is an effective way to get smooth hairless skin once and for all. Book your course now. 

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Client Testimonial: “Jodie is extremely professional and knowledgeable throughout the IPL treatment sessions. She explains the process and what to expect so that you are put at ease from the first consultation. During my IPL sessions, Jodie marked up the areas and avoided any moles or damaged skin, then preps using the cooler handle before a light shot. The light shot itself really doesn’t hurt, it’s done in seconds. The fact the skin is cooled first makes this an easy process to tolerate. I genuinely didn’t feel in pain at all and Jodie applied a lovely aloe balm to soothe the skin straight away. If anything I felt my appointments were more of a therapy as I knew I would be hair free come my holiday. After each session I came away feeling the progress getting better and better and by week 5 there was hardly any hair growth. I didn’t feel the need to shave anymore. I felt more confident and there is much less maintenance at home now which means I have more time for other things. I would highly recommend IPL hair removal by SkinBase and with Jodie as she made me feel at ease from the moment I asked about it and the difference it makes is life changing for someone who wasn’t so confident in her skin. I can’t wait for Summer and my holiday. Thanks Jodie & SkinBase.”