Flash out Unwanted Hair in Seconds
Permanently
Safely
Non-invasively
Quickly
Relatively without pain
NO MORE slow, messy and painful methods of hair removal. Shaving, waxing, tweezing, and hair removal creams have been replaced by hair removal in a flash. The SkinSoft System uses safe, visible light emitted from a flashlamp to remove unwanted hair from all body sites in minutes.

1st Treatment - Jun 1998
2nd Treatment - Aug 1998
Photo-Sep 2000, over 2 years clearance

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 SkinSoft System has pre-programmed settings for different hair and skin colours that adjust the energy output accordingly.

HOW DOES the SkinSoft treatment work?
 The visible light from the flashlamp 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 into the hair follicle which is then destroyed and rendered unable to produce a new hair.

  

  To ensure optimal light transmission to the hair a thin layer of gel (similar to that used in ultrasound examinations) is applied to the skin. The hand held applicator is then slid over the entire treatment area by moving it exactly one width after each flash of light.
Is it Painful?
 No anaesthetic is required Most people describe the sensation as similar to that of a rubber band snapping onto the skin

HOW LONG DOES a SkinSoft treatment take?
 The gIass prism of the SkinSoft applicator which guides the light to the skin is 1cm by 5cm so a large number of hairs are targeted in one flash of light. A facial treatment takes around 10 minutes whereas a back or both legs take 60 to 80 minutes
Do I need to take special precautions before and after treatment?
 The light is completely safe, visible light so no special precautions are needed. However, it is important not to remove hair by epilation or waxing 4 weeks before treatment to ensure that as many hair follicles as possible contain a hair and thus can be destroyed by the light. Since tanning takes place by accumulation of pigment melanin in the skin it is also important to avoid tanning before and during the treatment sessions. Otherwise the skin will also absorb the heat which makes treatment less effective.

1st treatment - Aug 1998
2nd treatment - Dec 1998
Photo - Sep 2000

GeneraIIy no post-treatment Is necessary but people with very sensitive skin may benefit from using a soothing cream for a few days. It is also recommended to limit sun exposure and to use sun screen (SPF 15-20) for a few weeks following treatment.
 

How many SkinSoft® 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 light. Resting hair follicles need to enter the growth phase before they can he destroyed by the SkinSoft® treatment. It is, therefore, necessary to repeat the treatment at intervals until all 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 4 or more treatments are needed and the intervals between treatments are typically 1-3 months.
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