Square Pulsed Light (SPL) is a treatment used to get rid of unwanted hair by using intense pulsed light.
As light passes over the skin, all of the growing hair in the area is destroyed completely so that no more hair can grow back.
This hair removal technique has been proven to be very effective and results in long lasting smooth skin.
When removing hair with SPL it is usually recommended to get 6-8 treatments because of the growth cycle of your hair.
This can take about 4 to 6 weeks but it may be less for some people and more for others.
It will also depend on the areas of your body you are trying to remove hair from.
If after completing the treatments you find that some of the hair is growing back then repeating the treatment is not a problem.
The amount of treatments required will vary depending on a number of factors, such as your skin type, hormones, medication as well as the quality of your hair.
Dark haired people, including brunettes and anyone with light to medium skin tone are good candidates for this treatment, but blond hair with fair skin is not suitable.
New developments are showing that people with darker skin can get good results also.
Always make sure your SPL practitioner uses hair removal equipment approved by the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).
The TGA is an organisation that approves or disapproves new medical technology.
Benefits of SPL The number one benefit of SPL is the permanent removal of unwanted hair but there are other benefits.
Not only does this treatment make your skin smooth, it gives it a younger look.
No more hassle with razors or painful waxing which can give razor burn or cause ingrown hairs.
Square Pulsed Light hair removal is a relatively simple process and only takes a short time.
Each round of treatment usually lasts only a few minutes to an hour depending on the part of your body you are treating.
Other Hair Removal Methods There are other methods used to remove hair like, waxing, electrolysis, and ELOS (Electro-Optical Synergy).
Waxing is painful and doesn't remove all of the hair, not to mention it only lasts 4 to 6 weeks and the hair has to be a certain length in order for it to be removed.
Most people end up having to shave even after waxing.
Electrolysis is a process that involves inserting a needle into each hair follicle, one at a time.
It sends an electric current through each hair follicle to slow down the hair growth, this can be very painful, and sometimes an anesthetic is required.
ELOS is similar to SPL but uses radio frequency as well as pulsed light which not only removes unwanted hair but rejuvenates the skin as well.
There is ongoing debate as to how good radio frequency is for you but there is nothing concrete on that subject.
SPL, electrolysis, and ELOS are all effective and safe but SPL has more of an advantage because it takes less time and it is less painful than the other methods.
As light passes over the skin, all of the growing hair in the area is destroyed completely so that no more hair can grow back.
This hair removal technique has been proven to be very effective and results in long lasting smooth skin.
When removing hair with SPL it is usually recommended to get 6-8 treatments because of the growth cycle of your hair.
This can take about 4 to 6 weeks but it may be less for some people and more for others.
It will also depend on the areas of your body you are trying to remove hair from.
If after completing the treatments you find that some of the hair is growing back then repeating the treatment is not a problem.
The amount of treatments required will vary depending on a number of factors, such as your skin type, hormones, medication as well as the quality of your hair.
Dark haired people, including brunettes and anyone with light to medium skin tone are good candidates for this treatment, but blond hair with fair skin is not suitable.
New developments are showing that people with darker skin can get good results also.
Always make sure your SPL practitioner uses hair removal equipment approved by the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).
The TGA is an organisation that approves or disapproves new medical technology.
Benefits of SPL The number one benefit of SPL is the permanent removal of unwanted hair but there are other benefits.
Not only does this treatment make your skin smooth, it gives it a younger look.
No more hassle with razors or painful waxing which can give razor burn or cause ingrown hairs.
Square Pulsed Light hair removal is a relatively simple process and only takes a short time.
Each round of treatment usually lasts only a few minutes to an hour depending on the part of your body you are treating.
Other Hair Removal Methods There are other methods used to remove hair like, waxing, electrolysis, and ELOS (Electro-Optical Synergy).
Waxing is painful and doesn't remove all of the hair, not to mention it only lasts 4 to 6 weeks and the hair has to be a certain length in order for it to be removed.
Most people end up having to shave even after waxing.
Electrolysis is a process that involves inserting a needle into each hair follicle, one at a time.
It sends an electric current through each hair follicle to slow down the hair growth, this can be very painful, and sometimes an anesthetic is required.
ELOS is similar to SPL but uses radio frequency as well as pulsed light which not only removes unwanted hair but rejuvenates the skin as well.
There is ongoing debate as to how good radio frequency is for you but there is nothing concrete on that subject.
SPL, electrolysis, and ELOS are all effective and safe but SPL has more of an advantage because it takes less time and it is less painful than the other methods.