Quicklinks to FAQ’s

• Who performs the treatments?
• What will it cost me to have treatments?
• What type of hair can IPL treat?
• Is IPL treatment safe?
• What happens during a treatment?
• Can IPL damage or burn the skin?
• What body areas can be treated?
• Tell me more about cooling?
• What does the treatment feel like?
• How long do the treatments take?
• Consultation - How do I know if it’s right for me?
• Do I have to let the hair grow out prior to treatments?
• What other equipment do you have in your clinic?
• What payment methods do you accept?

 

Who performs the treatments?

I-PULSE 300 IPL is operated by a Registered Nurse. Consultations and all treatments will be carried out by our experienced Registered Nurse. The benefit to the customer is professional & safe service. All our Registered Nurses have Nationally Government Accredited training in the Safety and Use of Intense Pulsed Light.

What will it cost me to have treatments?

Exclusively IPL clinics charge per treatment area and not per minute. Please refer to the price list on our website for prices on different treatment area's, however this pricing is an approximation a detailed quote will be given to you at your initial consultation.We offer discount prices for up-front payment for treatments, as well as discount offers for groups such as bridal parties.
Please contact us for our competitive prices on packages. (contact us)

What type of hair can IPL treat?

IPL can treat all hair types and hair depths. With the best and most advanced IPL system dark hair, lighter coloured hair and even light grey, post menopausal hair is possible to treat.

Is IPL treatment safe?

Yes, it is very safe. Some people may experience mild reddening of the treatment area for a day or so after treatment, but other complications are rare. The Intense Pulsed Light system delivers energy to the skin very gently.

What happens during a treatment?

Hair reduction begins by trimming away the hair above the skin. Then, a cool gel is spread over the treatment area. The IPL hand piece is then applied to the skin and pulses of light a released from the hand piece and begin to disable unwanted hair. Then the gel is removed, effectively treated hair in the treated area falls out over the next two weeks.

Can IPL damage or burn the skin?

IPL being more advanced than other systems, has a separate cooling system around the treatment head and also has an in-built cooling system. This provides effective and safe treatments. However with an untrained, unskilled operator you are at a very high risk of receiving a burn or permanent pigmentation changes. At Exclusively IPL we are proud to be 100% incident free.

What body areas can be treated?

Almost any area of the body can be treated and the most common areas we treat the legs, back, back of the neck, upper lip, chin, underarms, stomach, bikini line, face, just to name a few.

Tell me more about cooling?

The IPL system comes with built in cooling in the IPL hand piece which can be adjusted to suit the patients comfort. Unlike older laser machines which required a separate cooling hose, I-PULSE 300 IPL has a state of the art cooling system which reduces the heat felt by the customer.

What does the treatment feel like?

While you may feel a slight tingling or pinch (similar to the snap of a rubber band) from the IPL hand piece, most people tolerate the procedure very well. Some areas of the body are more sensitive than others, you may choose to have a topical anesthetic applied to increase comfort during the procedure. Patients with thicker and darker hair may feel the tingling sensation more.

How long do the treatments take?

We can treat some areas within 15 minutes. Others, such as the back or legs, may require 30-60 minutes. Our Registered Nurses can advise you of the approx required time for treatment.

Consultation - How do I know if it’s right for me?

Exclusively IPL clinics want you to be completely confident with the treatments we offer. We are more than happy to have you come to the clinic and have a look at our equipment and have a comphrensive consultation as we take you through the process of IPL and complete a patch test.

We want to ensure that we meet your expectations. Every question you could possibly imagine is covered in our consultation, including the treatment process, an approximation of how many treatments you will need, advanced skin analysis, and detailed personalized quote. You will be also given a fact sheet to take home specific to the IPL treatment that you wish to have. We always offer you the opportunity to ask questions, view clinical photographs of similar treatments and “meet” our IPL machine.

Do I have to let the hair grow out prior to the treatments?

No, the area should be shaven clean and this would achieve the best hair removal and hair reduction results from the IPL. Prior to having IPL hair treatments you must avoid waxing, tweezing, and depilatories. During the course of treatments you will be able to shave the area site, so you can remain virtually hair free.

What payment methods do you accept at Exclusively IPL Clinics?

We accept cash as well as the following