Frequently Asked Questions

The diagram below shows a cross section of a typical example of acne.

Acne occurs when tiny oil glands in the skin are over active, typically dead skin cells block the top of the skin pore and the oil builds up. The blocked pore becomes the perfect breeding environment for bacteria and the pore becomes infected and inflamed.

IPL light targets the acne (the heat generated by the light in this case not only degrades the oil gland but also destroys the bacteria). A typical filter used would be a broad filter of 420 nm – 1200 nm.

The diagram below shows a cross section of the layers of skin, indicating the position of melanin in the skin.

Melanin is a brown substance in the human body which causes hyper-pigmentation, usually the result of sun damage or ageing etc. As we can see melanin sits in the upper layers of the skin.

The second illustration shows IPL light penetration of the skin and the heat generated in the target area.

The third illustration shows the melanin site after exposure to IPL light, the typical filter applied for this treatment would be 510 nm – 1200 nm.

The diagram below shows a cross section of the layers of skin with the hair and its placement in the skins structure. IPL light penetrates the skin and generates heat in the target area.  The hair structure degrades after being exposed to IPL light. The filter applied to the IPL light in this would typically be 640 nm – 1200 nm.

When using IPL we consider the condition we are treating, or trying to eradicate (whether this is unwanted hair, unwanted pigmentation, broken capillaries etc.), as the target. We apply filters to the light the IPL equipment is emitting (420 nm – 1200 nm) to reduce the wavelength range of the light.

For example if we use a filter with a range of 640 nm – 1200 nm it will block all light wavelengths 420 nm – 639 nm, letting through only 640 nm – 1200 nm. This particular filter is used when hair (the bulb or root at the base of the hair shaft) is the target. The reason we filter out certain wavelengths is because they have no effect on the target, so leaving them in has no benefit, we leave only the wavelengths that focus on the target.

Generally, monopolar/unipolar RF systems are used for the face, including:

• Crow’s feet
• Bunny Lines next to the nose
• Lip lines
• Neck tightening
• Frown lines
• Double chin and sagging jowls
• Big pore shrinkage
• Collagen Production
• Forehead wrinkles
• Lines between the eyes

Generally, bi-polar RF systems are used for the body, including:

• Cellulite and Fat reduction
• Sagging and loose skin correction
• Circumference reduction (slimming)
• Sculpting, Toning, Defining, and Contouring

Radio Frequency, known as RF, is cutting-edge equipment that safely generates and delivers wavelengths of electromagnetic energy.
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E-Light Treatment theory

E-Light combines the advantages of Bi-polar Radio Frequency (RF) and broad spectrum light energies (IPL), applying the conditions that RF energy is non-optical light. As such, the combination of optical (IPL) light and non-optical (RF) light allows for lower Joule settings, which results in less painfull applications to the client. . Find out more…

Intense pulsed light (IPL), most commonly employed by medical practitioners and aestheticians, is a method of permanent progressive hair reduction from the body. It involves the use of a specially constructed xenon flash lamp and focusing optics. Find out more…