Energist UltraPlus VPL™ System
User Manual
SD1-43 Issue 3 (CCF 296)
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8.5 Client Management – Hair Removal
Hair removal is one of the most basic procedures to perform and will probably
provide your clinic with one of the most profitable sources of income. Light
based hair removal has been well tested and documented for a number of
years by researchers from all over the world.
The initial stage of the hair removal process is to undertake the health history
consultation and hair consultation. This will ensure that there are no
underlying medical conditions which may exclude the client from treatment.
The operator must be shown the site where treatment is to be carried out and
document any pre-existing scars or pigmentary inconsistencies before testing
or treating.
Good clinical photographs are to be taken, using a camera with a macro
facility, in the same position and same lighting to ensure parity at the review
stage of the treatment. The clinical photographs are to be kept with the client’s
record and must be taken to ensure that:
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Clinic has a record of any existing scars or pigmentary changes
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Clients have a visual record of the density of hair prior to treatment
As clients see themselves every day they have a tendency to forget how
dense the hair growth was initially, thus the photographs provide the
opportunity to review a visual record of the area side by side at the end of the
course of treatments.
Ensure that the client now understands the hair growth cycles and that
realistically only hairs that are in the growth (Anagen) stage can be
successfully treated. Again ensure that the patient’s expectations are not set
too high and are manageable. This is a key element to a successful
treatment!
After a course of treatment has been agreed a review date must be set. This
will allow the clinic to meet with the client and review the results to ascertain
how the treatment is progressing. At this stage any remedial action can be
undertaken and amendments to the protocol can be made. A general
guideline for review would be between 10 and 14 weeks following the first
treatment.
Treatment Tips:
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Ensure skin has no suntan and use of fake tanning products is avoided
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Ensure the client is well hydrated
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When treating ensure that the handpiece is perpendicular (90
O
) to the
target area
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Wax, or sugar, the area to be treated prior to treatment, the time of this
depends on when short stubble appears on the client. This will help as
the hairs that are starting to grow through are probably in the anagen
phase and can be successfully treated.
