{"id":190,"date":"2024-08-06T13:02:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T03:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beautyatbelladonna.com.au\/082024\/?page_id=190"},"modified":"2024-12-23T10:37:45","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T00:07:45","slug":"ipl-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.beautyatbelladonna.com.au\/082024\/ipl-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"IPL FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beautyatbelladonna.com.au\/082024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/womens_legs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-191\" style=\"width:567px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beautyatbelladonna.com.au\/082024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/womens_legs.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/www.beautyatbelladonna.com.au\/082024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/womens_legs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beautyatbelladonna.com.au\/082024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/womens_legs-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beautyatbelladonna.com.au\/082024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/womens_legs-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beautyatbelladonna.com.au\/082024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/womens_legs-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.beautyatbelladonna.com.au\/082024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/womens_legs-1x1.jpg 1w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IPL &#8211; Your Questions Answered<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"alignnone\"><style>#sp-ea-199 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-199.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-199.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-199.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-199.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #583d35;}#sp-ea-199.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: right; color: #ffffff;font-size: 16px;}#sp-ea-199.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {margin-right: 0;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1722915382\"><div id=\"sp-ea-199\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1990\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1990\" aria-controls=\"collapse1990\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> IPL vs Laser &#8211; which is better?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse1990\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-199\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-1990\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>If you remember back to high school science, you probably remember a laser beam as being &#8220;red&#8221; or &#8220;green&#8221;. This is because a laser emits light of a single and fixed wavelength.<\/p><p>IPL treatment is different because it emits a wide spectrum of multiple wavelengths of light energy. This allows it to effectively target all skin and hair types without the need for multiple machines or filters. IPL also has a large effective treatment head, meaning it can treat a larger area, more quickly and with less discomfort.<\/p><p>In comparison, different types of lasers are required to treat each of the following &#8211; hair follicles, capillaries blood vessels and skin pigmentation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1991\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1991\" aria-controls=\"collapse1991\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How about waxing, shaving or creams?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse1991\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-199\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-1991\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><strong>Waxing<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; painful, messy and needs to be repeated. And those in-growns &#8211; OUCH! Good for the salon, bad for your hip pocket<\/p><p><strong>Shaving<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; do you like a 5 o&#8217;clock shadow on your legs? You will get stronger and denser hair re-growth with shaving.<\/p><p><strong>Depilation creams<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; messy, repetitive, slow and smelly.<\/p><p><strong>IPL is the most effective treatment of permanent hair reduction on the market today!<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1992\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1992\" aria-controls=\"collapse1992\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are there any side-effects?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse1992\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-199\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-1992\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Side effects are rare but you may experience some redness of the skin or even some slight swelling which can last around a day.<\/p><p>In some cases you may experience &#8220;scabbing&#8221; which will only last a short period of time. This is normal and may occur more frequently when stronger settings are needed.<\/p><p>There should be little discomfort during treatment. There is the typical &#8220;rubber-band&#8221; flicking or zapping sensation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1993\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1993\" aria-controls=\"collapse1993\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What should I do BEFORE a session?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse1993\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-199\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-1993\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>You should take the following steps :-<\/p><ul data-columns=\"1\"><li>Stay out of the sun for a month before treatment commences and use 30+SPF sun protection when out in the sun.<\/li><li>Avoid &#8220;fake tan&#8221; and sun-beds for at least a month.<\/li><li>Avoid waxing, plucking hair or bleaching for at least a month. Shaving is recommended as prepares the hair for better treatment.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1994\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1994\" aria-controls=\"collapse1994\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What should I do AFTER a session?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse1994\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-199\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-1994\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>You should take the following steps :-<\/p><ul data-columns=\"1\"><li>If required, apply gel or ice packs to the treated area for 15 minutes every 4 hours until any mild sun-burn symptoms subside.<\/li><li>Avoid exfoliates or scrubbing the treated area.<\/li><li>Avoid sun exposure to the treated area and use 30+SPF sun protection when out in the sun.<\/li><li>If you have any other queries, please don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us for help on\u00a08361 2600.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>So, are your ready to have silky smooth skin? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beautyatbelladonna.com.au\/082024\/?page_id=17\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact<\/a> Bella Donna on&nbsp;8361 2600&nbsp;and book your IPL treatment package today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beautyatbelladonna.com.au\/082024\/?page_id=206\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"206\">here<\/a> for a current IPL pricing list<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IPL &#8211; Your Questions Answered So, are your ready to have silky smooth skin? 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