What Is Plasmalite?
Plasmalite® is the third generation of Light Based Hair Removal Systems. Incorporating all the benefits of both Laser and Intense Pulsed Light in a single system and using unique fluorescence technology, Plasmalite® offers non-invasive, safe and effective hair removal for all skin types and hair colours.

How Plasmalite® Works?
Plasmalite® uses the power of light to target the melanin found naturally in the hair shaft and hair follicle. Clinical trials have shown that red light is preferentially absorbed by the melanin. Each pulse of red light causes the temperature within the hair shaft and hair follicle to rise. Once the temperature reaches about 70ºC, the proteins in the cells denature and each active hair follicle dies, its ability to regrow destroyed.

How Many Treatments Are Needed?
The number of treatments required varies, depending on the density and location of the hair growth. Approximately 30% of the body hair is in a growing phase at any one time. The remainder is dormant and unable to absorb light. Plasmalite® will remove about 75% of the growing hair at each treatment. Most people need between 3 and 5 treatments. However, extremely coarse, dense hair eg a mans beard, may take longer.

How Does It Feel?
Most people experience minimal discomfort, feeling no more than a slight tingling sensation. A topical cooling gel may be applied prior to treatment to minimise the sensation.

How Long Does A Typical Session Take?
The Wave Guide covers an area of skin measuring approximately 10mm x 20mm. Each pulse occurs between 1 and 3 seconds. Therefore an area of unwanted facial hair may take less than 30 seconds to treat, whilst a man's back or a woman's leg may take up to an hour to complete.

What About Skin Colour?
Black hair in white skin is the easiest to treat. However, trials show that people of Hispanic, Middle Eastern or Asian origin usually have a sufficient difference in pigmentation between the hairshaft/follicle and surrounding skin tissue for treatment to be successful.