Canada: Painless laser hair removal using Photopneumatic Therapy (PPx)
Meranda Ruberto and Fran Roberston in their Streetsvilla spa in Vanishair are among the first in Canada to offer patented, PPx Therapy for laser hair removal. It is possible to achieve a pain free hair removal through these lasers because Photopneumatic energy uses five times less energy than normal lasers. Low energy levels does not require using anesthesia or numbing creams hence a lot of risk is avoided through PPx technology. A very small appliance called "Aesthera" is used for the therapy. Canadian medical laser company Coherent-AMT manufactures the device.
A hose like wand is connected to the machine with a nozzle that emits the laser. The nozzle gently pulls the skin up to the device to remove hair. It provides a warm almost massage-like feeling while the treatment is being done. Utmost results are achieved if the area to be treated is shaved before performing PPx therapy. The technique is also called "skin rejuvenator, " as it can even improve age spots, sunspots and unsightly veins.
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