Skin rejuvenation involves the use of a light-based system that can act on dilated capillaries and pigmentation. In dilated capillaries, haemoglobin acts as the chromophore (in other words, it will attract the light energy and convert it to heat energy). The heat destroys the red blood cells and the cells that form blood vessels. The […]
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IPL Hair Reduction
Just like Skin Rejuvenation, IPL Hair Reduction works with a light based system where the chromophore is the melanin in the hair shaft. The light energy is absorbed by the melanin and changed into heat energy where we heat the hair follicle to 70 degrees Celsius. That heat radiates to the surrounding cells in the […]