Functions Of Device - Hyundai IPL 209 Instruction Manual

EN
Areas suitable for treatment
face
around lips
back
underarms
chest
arms
abdomen
bikini area
thighs
legs
III. FUNCTIONS OF DEVICE
How does the IPL epilation work?
If used properly, the IPL technology (intensive pulses of light) epilation allows to achieve
long-lasting effect and to prevent the regrowth of the hair. It is achieved by heating the hair and
its root under the surface of the skin – the emitted light is absorbed, leading to destruction of their
cells without damaging surrounding tissues. Consequently, the hair sheds within 1-2 weeks (Note:
there may an impression of hairs continuing to grow, but they are only pushed out and then they
fall out naturally) and its further regrowth on given area is prevented. If any new hairs occur (e.g.
due to age or hormonal changes), they are fine and soft, and their density is reduced.
The major role plays the dark pigment (melanin), which can absorb the flashes of the light. The
darker the hair is, the more amount of light it can absorb. That is why its use is not effective in light
hair – as light hair absorbs only a minimum of light; majority of hair remains undamaged.
However, IPL epilation is only effective when the hairs are in their growing phase! There are
approximately 10-30 % of them at the time of the session (this is very variable, and it depends on
the individual, as well as the part of the body). Therefore, an effective hair removal requires some
patience and repeating the epilation in regular cycles within a prolonged period (see below).
35 / 83