Hair Removal With AFT Pulsed Light

The pigment (melanin) within the hair absorbs the light, during photoepilation, and converts it into heat. Into hair follicle, the hair transmits this heat, which it destroys, without causing damage to the epidermis. Hence, new hair can be produced by the follicle. Only in the therapeutic range heat is delivered by AFT's uniquely shaped pulses accurately heating their object with little or no damage or discomfort. Hence, it results safe, quick and effective hair removal. The parameter of AFT is designed to meet the hair and skin type. Majority of patients do not require anesthesia during the treatment as it involves minimum pain. The time of this treatment may depend upon the size of the area being treated. The back or legs may require 45 minutes, while the underarm usually takes five minutes. Until all hair follicles goes through the growing phase, the treatment must be repeated.At intervals of between one to three months, three to six treatments are needed according to clinical studies. Children, men and women can be treated of all skin colors.

Advantages:

• Only hair follicles are treated, leaving surrounding tissue untouched
• It effectively removes hairs, using pulses of light, without causing irritation
• The chance of scarring and pigmentation changes are minimized