Energist UltraPlus VPL™ System
User Manual
SD1-43 Issue 3 (CCF 296)
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Section 6: Introduction to Hair Reduction
6.1 Introduction
The Energist UltraPlus system has the capability of effective, permanent
reduction of hair utilising a technique known as Selective Photothermolysis, or
more simply, selective heating through the absorption of light.
This guide provides the Operator with the necessary introduction to the
physiology of hair growth and removal, followed by an explanation as to how
the Energist UltraPlus system can achieve good results on Clients. Key to
performing successful treatment is a clear understanding of each Client’s skin
type and careful selection of the most appropriate system setting to achieve
the desired results. Results may vary from Client to Client due to many
interrelated physiological factors, so Operators need to be capable of working
closely with Clients in order to achieve desired results. The most common
system settings that have been shown to produce effective treatments on a
repeatable basis are presented in this guide together with the recommended
treatment process and the results that can be expected by the Client. From
time-to-time these recommended settings are updated as new treatment
information becomes available.
6.2 Hair Structure
The hair is composed of a protein called keratin. The hair itself is arranged in
three layers, an outer cuticle, middle cortex and central medulla. If the hair is
coloured it is due to the presence of pigments- either eumelanin (black or
brown) or pheomelanin (red or yellow). If these pigments are lacking the hair
is white. Canites is the term given to grey hair. Hair grows from a follicle, see
diagram below:
