Permanent Hair Reduction without the ‘Ouch”: Now Available in Singapore!

Singapore (PRWEB) August 27, 2006 –-

The recently FDA approved Aesthera PPx treatment is the latest among the array of procedures available to provide permanent hair reduction. More importantly, the PPx treatment provides a way to remove unwanted hair without the pain that is associated with waxing or laser hair removal treatment.

A recent peer-reviewed abstract presented at the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) and American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) session demonstrated that quick and painless hair removal is indeed effective and possible. In the study, long term follow-up of patients who underwent PPx hair reduction treatment demonstrated an average of 88% hair reduction after receiving 5-6 treatments at 9 months follow-up. 100% of these patients stated they were extremely satisfied with the treatment and would choose PPx as an alternative over previously experimented treatments such as IPL or laser hair removal treatment.

“The findings demonstrated that the PPx offers a safe, effective and painless method for long-term hair reduction," observed Dr Alan Ho, one of the first few aesthetic physicians in Singapore to use the Aesthera PPx.

"For those of you who have suffered through agonising waxing or laser hair reduction treatment to remove underarm, leg or bikini hair, PPx painless hair reduction treatment is an excellent alternative."

"Many of my patients have tried waxing, shaving and even laser hair removal. They were either dissatisfied with the results or found them too uncomfortable to have repeated sessions. They have since converted to PPx treatment and found the experience more comfortable,” explained Dr Ng Wei Bunn, an aesthetic physician with Cosmopolitan Clinic.

“Waxing left little red bumps on my legs and I gave up on intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment after 1 session because I couldn’t tolerate the pain. Then I heard about the PPx treatment from a friend and it was amazing! I found it comfortable and effective. It worked so well that I not only have PPx treatment on my legs, I am also receiving treatment for my underarms, and my upper lip.” enthused Tina, a fan of PPx treatment.

So how does the PPx treatment work and how can it be painless while still being effective? Most lasers increase the amount of energy delivered in an attempt to drive the laser energy deeper into the skin to destroy the base of the hair follicle. The result can mean more pain for the patient. Aesthera PPx is an innovative new procedure that overcomes the shortcomings of existing laser and light based technologies. The PPx system uses a proprietary photopneumatic (PPx) technology. (Photo meaning light and pneumatic meaning vacuum). “During a PPx treatment, a handpiece is gently placed on the skin while a vacuum gently draws the skin into the treatment tip. This brings the targets such as hair follicles closer to the skin's surface and a painless light is applied. Because the hair follicles are closer to the light, a lower energy can be used, providing an overall safer and less painful procedure that is extremely fast and effective," explains Dr Alan Ho.

A PPx session to treat the upper lip or underarm hair takes about 5 minutes, while a session of PPx hair reduction treatment for the legs generally lasts less than 30 minutes.

For women who have always wanted smooth, hairless skin without the tedious shaving or painful waxing; the Aesthera PPx painless hair reduction treatment may just be the answer.

You can find out more about PPx painless treatments for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, treatment of sun damaged skin, brown spots and redness at Cosmopolitan Clinic in Singapore. (73 Circular Road. Singapore 049427.Tel 6327 3773) or visit http://www.cosmopolitanclinic.com.

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