Q. Why is
elos the best choice for hair removal?
elos (electro-optical synergy)
uses a unique combination of radio-frequency
and light to isolate the treatment area and
leave the surrounding skin free from potentially
harmful side effects. Using gentle pulses of
two targeted energies means better results with
lower overall energy output. This assures the
highest level of safety and comfort. elos uses
Vortex Heating to target and damage the hair
follicle. The Vortex is created when the RF
current, the destructive energy, encircles and
heats the hair follicle. This damages the follicle
itself and not just the hair shaft. Treatment
with elos technology also brings you healthier-looking
skin with no downtime, no pain and without other
invasive procedures.
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Q. Is
elos hair removal safe?
Because this unique elos technology
uses two energy sources combined, Radio-Frequency
and Light, lower, safer energy levels are necessary
to get superior, reliable results. elos
requires lower overall energy levels for superior
results and maximum safety. Most people experience
no side effects at all, though a few exhibit
some short-term local reddening of the surrounding
skin. Treatments require no patient downtime.
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Q. Can
elos Hair Removal remove all colors of hair?
elos Hair Removal is Color
Blind Hair Removal. The RF of elos technology
(RF and Light) means safe hair removal of all
colors (including white, gray, red and blonde)—from
all skin types, including tanned skin.
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Q. Who
makes elos?
elos is a proprietary technology
of Syneron Medical Ltd, located in Israel. Syneron
operates wholly owned sales, service and support
subsidiaries in North America (Syneron Inc.,
in Toronto, Canada) and Europe (Syneron GmbH,
in Grunwald, Germany). Syneron develops, manufactures
and markets medical devices for a wide array
of medical aesthetic applications.
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Q. Is
the elos method of hair removal really permanent?
elos uses a method of hair removal
that involves targeting and damaging the hair
follicle rather than just the hair shaft. Over
a series of several treatments, this is highly
effective in permanent destruction of the hair
follicle, preventing re-growth of hair. However,
in certain cases, a patient may experience some
recurrence and require additional treatments.
That is why we offer half price treatments for
one year after concluding the initial four treatment
sessions.
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Q.
What does elos hair removal feel like?
Treatment with elos produces
a slight tingling feeling, and on the most sensitive
areas of the skin, patients may only feel a
quick, light pinch. JVAI routinely applies a
topical anesthetic (numbing cream) 30 minutes
prior to the procedure to assure the comfort
of our patients. Additionally we use SynerCool™
during the procedure. This cold air skin cooling
at -32°C significantly improves patient
comfort during aesthetic procedures and reduces
redness.
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Q. How
many treatments will I require and how often should
they be scheduled?
The number of necessary treatments
depends on hair color and skin type, and the
part of the face or body to be treated. Usually,
four to six treatments are required for substantial
hair reduction. Light hair will require a higher
number of treatments. JVAI wants our patients
to see a significant benefit. That is why we
require a minimum of four treatments. The first
3 treatments are six weeks apart. The fourth
is scheduled to coincide with the patient's
individual cycle of hair growth. This is usually
between 2-5 months when the patient notices
hair growth recurring.
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Q. What
can I expect during the hair removal procedure?
elos hair removal treatments
are done in our office. Prior to treatment you
will receive a comprehensive skin assessment
and medical skin evaluation. This evaluation
determines unique characteristics and requirements
for your skin type, hair qualities and areas
of treatment.
Thirty minutes prior to each
treatment, we will apply a topical anesthetic
(numbing cream) to the skin being treated. Once
the procedure begins, the treatment area is
covered with a very thin layer of non-gel, aqueous
RF conductive medium. This conducts the RF current
into your skin efficiently. The hand piece of
elos device is dynamically cooled to help protect
your skin. Once the RF conductive medium has
been applied, then the body part is treated
with a gentle pulse of light and Radio-Frequency
energy. Each treatment takes about 30 minutes.
There is no downtime and no pain and patients
can resume their normal activities immediately
following the treatment.
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