Recommended Workflow
A typical protocol comprises seven clearly defined steps:
- Anamnesis and skin type classification (Fitzpatrick scale)
- Patch test during the initial consultation
- Shaving of the area 12–24 hours before the session
- Marking the treatment area and providing safety goggles for client and practitioner
- Slide or HR mode, with settings adjusted for fluence and skin type
- Aftercare: Cooling, panthenol, and SPF 50+ sun protection
- Documentation of the session, settings, and observations
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the optimal interval between sessions?
Face: 4 weeks, underarms and bikini area: 5–6 weeks, legs and back: 8–10 weeks.
Is a patch test really necessary?
Yes. It protects both the client and the studio legally and helps identify rare cases of paradoxical hypertrichosis early.
These systems put the topic into practice
- Alix Lightforce – Diode laser platform
- Alix Speed – Diode laser for high throughput
- Alix IPL SHR KI – IPL and SHR technology
- All systems for this treatment goal
- Arrange a consultation appointment – system selection based on your utilisation
- Financing options for aesthetic systems
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