How does it work? The Ellipse process transmits energy to the hair and diminishes your hair's ability to grow without damaging delicate skin.
Is it safe? We have been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration specifically for safety and effectiveness. The Ellipse is the only Intense Pulsed Light that is safe and effective for all skin types.
Are there any side effects? The most common side effect is a mild reddening of the skin in the treated area, which generally subsides before you even leave.
How does this compare to other Intense Pulsed Light assisted hair removal methods? We use an exclusive patented lotion that directs and absorbs the energy from our Ellipse Intense Pulsed Light. Our Intense Pulsed Light treatments target melanin in the skin and hair. Melanin is what gives skin and hair its colour. So, discolouration of the skin is a much more common occurrence with these other Intense Pulsed Light treatments. The Ellipse Treatment is safe on all hair and or skin colours.
What can I expect as far as results? Clients report a dramatic reduction in hair re-growth and, for the hair that does grow back, it's much finer, less visible hair. Clients have the additional benefit of smoother, healthier looking skin.
Is it permanent? Actually Ellipse is an ideal solution to treating unwanted hair. The purpose of this treatment is to make the hair in the area more natural in appearance similar to the vellus hair you find on other parts of your body. How does the Ellipse treatment work? The visible light from the flash lamp is guided via a glass prism to the hairy area. Hair contains pigment (melanin) that absorbs the light and converts it into heat. This heat is led through the hair follicle, which is then destroyed and rendered unable to produce a new hair.
Can all hairs be treated? As the treatment relies on absorption of light in the hair pigment (melanin), the most efficient treatment is seen with dark hair. The lighter the skin the more effective the separation is between hair and skin colour, making treatment easier. However, the unique software of the Ellipse System has pre-programmed settings for different hair and skin colours that adjusts the energy output accordingly. How long does an Ellipse System take? The glass prism of the Ellipse applicator, which guides the light to the skin, is 1cm by 5cm so a large number of hairs are treated in one flash of light. A facial treatment takes around 10 minutes whereas treatment of the back or legs takes 60 to 90 minutes. How many Ellipse treatments do I need? Hair growth is cyclical as hair follicles go through resting and growing phases. Only follicles in the growth phase contain hair and are destroyed by the heat. Resting hair follicles need to enter the growth phase before they can be destroyed by the Ellipse treatment. It is therefore necessary to repeat the treatment at intervals until all the hair follicles have been through the growth phase. The length and timing of the growth cycles are affected by numerous factors such as body site, hair density and thickness, ethnic origin, hormonal status and age. Usually, 3 to 4 treatments are needed and the intervals between treatments are typically 1 to 3 months
