How is the DS Applicator treatment effective for apigmented hair?
The treatment protocol for white, red, grey, and blond hair is different than the treatment approach for dark hair. Multiple passes are required at maximum RF energy setting in order to disable these follicles. Patients may achieve noticeable reduction in the amount of apigmented hair with 8-12 treatment sessions. There is a higher non-response rate with these hair types when compared to darkly pigmented hair; approximately 3 in 10 patients may not have any reduction in blond hair. These non-responders should be identified after the 3rd treatment as evidenced by no extrusion of treated hairs by 1 month following the 3rd treatment session. Coarse white, red and grey hair seems to respond better than fine blonde peach fuzz.
What is the average number of treatments for hair removal, dark hair?
The average number of treatments is 4 to 8 to achieve satisfactory clearance, but some patients may require more or less. Men’s backs and chests, facial hair and hormonal hair take more than the average number of sessions, usually 8+.
How it works
Using revolutionary elos technology, elight first preheat the target using optical energy, which creates a thermal path on which the radio frequency (RF) travels. RF is delivered directly to the hair follicle, which can not conduct RF. The build up of current density results in 4x heat coefficient thermal transfer. Under 80X magnification, distinct peri-follicular coagulation or bleaching is evident. The hair follicle is terminally disabled and denatured.
elōs Increased Safety & Satisfaction
- Safe and effective industry-leading medical aesthetic technology
- Significantly less energy required compared to conventional lasers and IPLs
- Features Active Dermal Monitoring™ and electrode contact check
Minimal to no downtime
- Most people experience no side effects, though a few may exhibit some short-term local reddening
elōs advantages translate to enhanced patient comfort, convenience, & satisfaction
