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Most people would like to keep a young and fresh look forever...

This is not easy over time, as our skin ages due to excessive sun exposure, weather elements or rosacea, tiny superficial vessels become more noticeable as diffuse reddness, or high colouring. When these vessels are targeted with the right type of light, they heat up and are destroyed within a few thousandths of one second.

How does Ellipse IPL treatment work?

The flash-lamp in the unique Ellipse I2PL system produces light that is carefully filtered to ensure that only light with the correct characteristics (wavelengths) is allowed to reach your skin. The light that is allowed through has been chosen because it is the sort that natural body substances respond to. Diffuse redness contains a substance called haemoglobin. When cells containing a lot of haemoglobin are hit with the right type of light, they heat up and are destroyed within a few thousandths of one second.

Can I be treated?

As the treatment is based on light absorption in haemoglobin, treatments are most efficient in patients with light skin who are not sun-tanned at the time of the treatment. The lighter the skin, the more pronounced the contrast between the blood vessels and the skin, making treatment easier. However our Ellipse has pre-programmed settings for different skin colours that deliver the correct energy output for your complexion.

How long does an Ellipse IPL treatment take?

The glass prism within the Ellipse applicator that guides the light to the skin is 10mm by 48mm, so a large area can be targeted in one flash of light. A full-face treatment takes less than 20 minutes. You should expect a total of 1-3 treatments before you obtain the desired results.

Does it hurt?

Tolerance of pain is very individual from person to person. No anaesthetics are required, and many patients describe the discomfort as a warming sensation similar to the feeling one has after a day on the beach. The lighter the skin colour, the less discomfort.

Do I need to take special precautions before and after treatment?

The light used is completely safe, visible light. Potentially harmful wavelengths are removed by the unique Ellipse Dual Mode Filtering system. Since tanning takes place by accumulation of pigment (melanin) in the skin, it is, however, important to avoid tanning (sun, solarium or self-tanning cream) before and during the treatment period. Otherwise your tanned skin will absorb more light, which makes treatment less effective.

Generally, no post-treatment care is necessary. But people with sensitive skin may benefit from applying an ice pack to the face immediately after treatment or applying an ointment prescribed by the doctor. Furthermore, it is recommended to use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 60) for a few weeks following treatment.

What can I expect?

You may notice that the skin looks a little "dirty" for a few days if pigmentation is also present following treatment. After that you will find that your skin looks smoother and fresher. You might choose to have 1 - 2 annual maintenance treatments in order to keep your youthful appearance.

How can I be sure Ellipse is safe and effective?

Clinical trials documenting Ellipse's safety and effectiveness are carried out by leading doctors prior to the release of the product. The results of these tests are then published in respected, refereed medical journals. You are welcome to view these scientific papers on the Ellipse website at www.ellipse.org. The settings used for your treatment will be based on the settings recommended by the clinicians who carried out the clinical trials.