IPL - Laser hair removal/skin rejuvenation for men and women

At Bristol's conveniently located Beauty Box in Clifton Down Shopping Centre, the latest IPL skin rejuvenation and skin resurface treatments are the latest addition to our already extensive treatment list.

Light-based hair removal treatment for all parts of the body (upper lip, chin, legs or anywhere you have unwanted hair), can lead to a lasting confidence of being hair free and give you the freedom you only previously dreamt about.

The treatment is suitable for both men and women. Women can say goodbye regular waxing and shaving, and for men a hairy back or chest can be a thing of the past.

Explanation
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) works by selectively damaging and killing actively growing hair follicles. After some repeat sessions, almost all of the hair will be permanently removed. IPL is the next step on from laser and electrolysis, is more comfortable, and you will need fewer treatments.

Sensation
After cleansing and preparing the skin the IPL is applied. Most people feel a little warmth in the area, while some feel a slight 'nip' sensation. The overall feeling is so light that the IPL may be used on any part of the body.

Other than the skin possibly showing a slightly redness after treatment, there are no side effects and it disappears almost immediately. Unlike electrolysis, IPL is a non invasive treatment and very localised.

Follow-ups
Hair grows in cycles and only hair in its growth phase (so to speak) can be treated. IPL treatment destroys only actively growing hairs, so you will need to return for a number of repeat sessions in order to destroy all of the hair. Typically this is between seven and ten depending on the body area and the growth rate of the hair. Speak to our staff for guidance on this prior to your appointment.

Duration
Large numbers of hairs can be destroyed at a time, so the upper lip may take only a few minutes to cover, while two full legs may take up to an hour. Time also needs to be spent preparing your skin prior to the light therapy and properly tending to it after the session.

Results
Results are more apparent after the second session because at this stage much of the hair is in growth phase and because the hair does not immediately fall out after each session - it can take between five days and three weeks depending on the hair. Three to four weeks break between sessions to maximise the new hair growth is recommended.

Skin and hair colour
IPL works for all skin tones and for all hair colours, although darker hair on pale skin is more likely to provide the most obvious and speedy results.

Our Prices for IPL Hair Removal on men and women NB: A prior consultation is the only way to be certain as to the price of your treatment due to different body shapes/sizes and hair growth.

Prices below are per session:

• Top lip £49 (£245)
• Chin £49 (£245)
• Lip & chin £75 (£375)
• Cheeks £49 (£245)
• Underarms (each) £49 (£245)
• Bikini £49 (£245)
• Brazilian £69 (£345)
• Hollywood £79 (£395)
• Half legs £98 (£490)
• Full legs (incl free bikini) £180 (£900)
• Arms or forearms (each) £98 (£490)
• Hands (both) £98 (£490)
• Buttocks £49 (£245)
• Feet £49 (£245)
• Shoulders £49 (£245)
• Neck £49 (£245)
• Chest £49 (£245)
• Abdomen £49 (£245)
• Upper back £49 (£245)
• Lower back £49 (£245)

Skin Rejuvenation

• Face £49 (£245)
• Neck £49 (£245)
• Face and Neck £75 (£375)
• Chest £49 (£245)
• Hands £49 (£245)

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