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What is SHR?
SHR stands for Super Hair Removal, a newer technology of permanent hair removal and skin rejuvenation that has proven very popular overseas.
The SHR machines are still IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), but they offer a much more efficient delivery method.
SHR stands for Super Hair Removal, a newer technology of permanent hair removal and skin rejuvenation that has proven very popular overseas.
The SHR machines are still IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), but they offer a much more efficient delivery method.
SHR Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation,
available at both clinics!
Payment options available.
available at both clinics!
Payment options available.
How is SHR different to regular IPL treatments?
Our new SHR machines can still operate in the normal IPL mode. This is where one shot is fired at a time with the handpiece held still and then moved to the next area for each subsequent shot. Where the SHR mode differs, is it can fire multiple shots (between 2 - 8 per second) but at a lower energy level. The handpiece is moved around ("In Motion") as opposed to being held still with traditional IPL. A similar amount of total energy is transmitted, but studies have shown SHR provides the same or better results in a much more comfortable and safe manner.
Our new SHR machines can still operate in the normal IPL mode. This is where one shot is fired at a time with the handpiece held still and then moved to the next area for each subsequent shot. Where the SHR mode differs, is it can fire multiple shots (between 2 - 8 per second) but at a lower energy level. The handpiece is moved around ("In Motion") as opposed to being held still with traditional IPL. A similar amount of total energy is transmitted, but studies have shown SHR provides the same or better results in a much more comfortable and safe manner.
" Research has shown that the slower, but longer heating process of SHR is considerably more effective than conventional IPL & Laser. "
Traditional laser or IPL technologies employ short pulses applying a vast amount of energy, which is transported to the hair root through melanin, reaching a temperature of approximately 70° Celsius. Energy reaches the root of the hair follicle solely through melanin. Skin and red blood cells have a similar absorption coefficient as melanin and therefore also absorb the high levels of energy produced by the laser and IPL methods. This can lead to swelling lasting several days, or even to third-degree burns.
SHR technology, on the other hand, utilizes the melanin path only partially (50%). Skin is penetrated down to the follicles, which produce hair growth. The hair melanin, as well as the tissue of the stem cells, is heated with low energy at a slow pace and over a longer period of time to a comfortable temperature of approximately 45° Celsius. Many people compare IPL to being flicked with a rubber band, but say SHR feels more like a hot stone massage.
SHR also enables a more successful treatment of lighter and finer hairs given that the hair pigment is only secondary.
SHR technology, on the other hand, utilizes the melanin path only partially (50%). Skin is penetrated down to the follicles, which produce hair growth. The hair melanin, as well as the tissue of the stem cells, is heated with low energy at a slow pace and over a longer period of time to a comfortable temperature of approximately 45° Celsius. Many people compare IPL to being flicked with a rubber band, but say SHR feels more like a hot stone massage.
SHR also enables a more successful treatment of lighter and finer hairs given that the hair pigment is only secondary.
What are the benefits of SHR
technology?
· virtually pain free hair removal & skin
rejuvenation
· more gentle on the skin than standard
IPL or Laser
· more successful on tanned skin and
darker skin types
· more successful on lighter and finer
hairs
· sun exposure after treatment is less
problematic
How much do SHR treatments cost?
(Indicative Pricing only - a quote will be provided after the initial consultation)
Pigmentation - Spot Treatment : from $50
Pigmentation - Hands : from $120
Vascular - Cheeks : from $90
Hair Removal - Upper Lip : from $40
Hair Removal - Back : from $225
Hair Removal - Legs : from $225
Hair Removal - Bikini : from $90
Hair Removal - Brazilian : from $150
Please enquire for other areas and combinations.
(Indicative Pricing only - a quote will be provided after the initial consultation)
Pigmentation - Spot Treatment : from $50
Pigmentation - Hands : from $120
Vascular - Cheeks : from $90
Hair Removal - Upper Lip : from $40
Hair Removal - Back : from $225
Hair Removal - Legs : from $225
Hair Removal - Bikini : from $90
Hair Removal - Brazilian : from $150
Please enquire for other areas and combinations.
How many treatments will I need?
This varies between individuals, the area being treated, and the treatment type (hair removal or skin rejuvenation / pigmentation removal etc), but typically between 6 and 10 treatment sessions.
This varies between individuals, the area being treated, and the treatment type (hair removal or skin rejuvenation / pigmentation removal etc), but typically between 6 and 10 treatment sessions.
Is IPL and Laser the same thing?
IPL & Laser are both light based therapies, and are very similar, however IPL is not Laser and vice versa.
See our blog article here explaining the differences.
We are aware of some businesses that use the word Laser in their marketing or price lists when they actually have IPL machines, which, in our opinion, is false advertising.
IPL & Laser are both light based therapies, and are very similar, however IPL is not Laser and vice versa.
See our blog article here explaining the differences.
We are aware of some businesses that use the word Laser in their marketing or price lists when they actually have IPL machines, which, in our opinion, is false advertising.
