Permanent hair removal
Prices from £45
Smooth, hair-free skin with long-lasting results
Why live with unwanted hair? At Bristol Aesthetics, we offer EXCELIGHT™ IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatments – a safe, effective, and long-term solution for reducing excess hair on the face and body, suitable for both men and women.
How Does It Work?
EXCELIGHT™ IPL delivers gentle pulses of light that are absorbed by the hair follicle, disabling its ability to regrow. This non-invasive treatment is fast, precise, and ideal for treating sensitive areas as well as larger body zones.
What to Expect
Most clients require a course of 4–8 sessions, spaced every 4–8 weeks, depending on the area and your natural hair growth cycle. Results are progressive, with noticeable reduction after just a few sessions. Skin becomes smoother, softer, and free from painful ingrown hairs.
This treatment is ideal if:
• Unwanted facial or body hair is affecting your confidence
• You suffer from ingrown hairs or irritation from shaving
• You’re seeking a permanent hair reduction solution with minimal discomfort and downtime
Why choose Bristol Aesthetics?
- We use EXCELIGHT™ IPL technology by Lynton Lasers, the UK’s No.1 manufacturer of medical-grade laser and IPL systems, trusted by the NHS.
- Our team is highly trained in laser and IPL safety, delivering clinically proven results.
- Your comfort and safety are our top priorities, with every treatment plan tailored to your skin type and needs.
Book a consultation today to discover how you can achieve effortlessly smooth, hair-free skin with Bristol Aesthetics.
Price quoted from area -for example top lip£315/full leg 1350 Time varies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Light is selectively absorbed by melanin, the pigment in the hair follicle. The light energy heats the pigment and effectively destroys the hair follicle without damaging the surrounding cells.
The Intense Pulsed Light is placed on the skin and a short pulse of light is released, which targets many follicles simultaneously. The applicator is then moved to the neighbouring area of skin and the process is repeated until the entire area is treated.
Most people are suitable for treatment. Best results are often achieved with clients who have fair skin and dark hair. Dark hair is more easily treated as it has a high concentration of melanin. Fair hair, however, contains less melanin and is harder to treat. We recommend a consultation with your clinician to ascertain if the treatment will be successful for you. Grey/white hair has no melanin so is not suitable for treatment.
Treatment sensation varies but is often described as “a flick of an elastic band”. Typically no anaesthesia is required and most clients describe the discomfort as moderate and tolerable.
The skin may be red immediately after treatment and the hair follicles may be swollen and bumpy but this usually subsides within a few hours. Adverse reactions are rare but may include a small blister or temporary lightening or darkening of the skin.
Treatments can take as little as 10 minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the treatment area.
The hair follicles are damaged by heat but the hairs remain in the follicles. The dead hairs shed after 1 – 3 weeks as the epidermis renews. During this period the hairs will seem to ‘grow’ as they are pushed out by the new epidermis.
Only hair that is actively growing is affected, therefore multiple treatments are needed. Treatment is conducted every 4 – 8 weeks, depending on the area treated, until a satisfactory result is seen. The required number of treatments varies, but typically 6 or more treatments are needed for optimum results.
Prior to treatment, a consultation is conducted in which a medical history is taken to confirm suitability for treatment, there is also an opportunity for any questions you may have to be answered. Before treatment commences you must provide written consent and a small test patch will be carried out.
