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You can now enjoy the benefits of permanent hair reduction without paying for expensive salon treatments. Home laser hair removal is suitable for most areas including facial hair, underarms, arms, legs and bikini line.

The Rio SALON LASER SCANNING HAIR REMOVER works by sending a laser beam to the hair follicle with enough energy to destroy the root, without it affecting the surrounding area.  This process is known as photothermolysis. Unlike home use IPL (Intense Pulse Light) the results of laser treatments are permanent.

LASER HAIR REMOVAL OR IPL?
Home use IPL (Intense Pulse Light) recommends continued, on going treatment of the area every two weeks to prevent hair regrowth. This is because IPL doesn’t destroy the hair root, so regrowth will occur if the treatment is not repeated every two weeks.  Laser Hair Removal technology actually destroys the hair root giving permanent hair reduction.

LASER HAIR REMOVAL EXPLAINED
Lasers deliver an intense beam of light which are made up of a single wavelength or colour. Skin is essentially transparent to light with a wavelength of 808 (nano meters), while melanin containing structures will absorb laser energy of this wavelength. It is therefore possible to target the hair follicle that has a concentration of melanin without affecting the surrounding area.

The light energy absorbed by the melanin pigment results in the rapid heating up of the hair follicle. This heat destroys the cells (papilla) responsible for hair growth. If adequate heating is achieved, then the follicle is permanently disabled resulting in a permanent reduction in hair growth.  Note: This is different from home IPL (Intense Pulse Light) which requires continued treatments every two weeks to prevent hair regrowth.

SUITABLE SKIN TYPES
Melanin in the epidermis also absorbs the energy and limits the depth of penetration of the laser light into the skin. Using a light wavelength of 808nm enables treatment of relatively dark skin as well as fair-skinned types. However, laser hair treatment is not suitable for Afro Caribbean or black skin complexions. Laser treatment is also ineffective in removal of white or grey hair. Electrolysis should be considered as an alternative treatment.

HOW TO USE
Obviously read and understand the Information Guide provided before you get started and watch the step-by-step DVD for great tips and techniques.  For best results we recommended that you use the SCAN mode on hairs that have been trimmed to 1mm-2mm in length.

24 hours before treatment it is very important to do a patch test. The patch test will confirm the maximum power level for your skin type. Each area to be treated must be checked as skin colour can vary.

By using the +/- buttons to select the correct power level for your skin type you’re ready to go. Press the SCAN button once and place the wand on your skin then press and hold the button on the wand to zap the hairs.  After that you can move onto the next area of hairs to be treated until you are done.

Treated hairs don’t always fall out immediately as they are shed over time as they are released from the hair follicle so be patient.  Laser hair removal is generally considered to be effective after 6 treatments over a 6-month period.  IPL (Intense Pulse Light) home approved products generally require ongoing treatments every two weeks to prevent hair regrowth.

SAFETY FEATURES:

• The unit must be unlocked using a key.
• A security button sequence is required to activate the unit, this can be found in the information guide.
• The Salon Laser also features a bright orange light which will cause you to blink if pointed directly at the eye.
• In addition the laser will only operate if both touch pins are in contact with the skin.
• The laser is also shielded to avoid any risk from reflected light.
• When moving the Wand to the next area, ensure the Touch Pins are briefly lifted off the skin to allow the laser to reset.
• Treat each area only once in each session.