How does the Aurora get rid of my hair?

The Aurora uses gentle light and electric energies to damage the hair follicle. This disables the follicle from growing hair, which means that gradually over several treatments, there is a permanent reduction in the amount of hair in that area.

Is treatment with the Aurora safe?

Treatment is very safe for the skin. There are many advances in the Aurora technology that make it one of the safest hair removal systems available for all skin colors. There are no long term health hazards from light or electric energies used in the Aurora. Both have been used for decades in medicine, surgery, and aesthetics without adversity.

What kind of results can I expect from Aurora treatment?

Each Aurora treatment will result in less hair coming back, as well as hair growing progressively lighter in color, finer, and slower-growing with each treatment. It takes more than 1 treatment to affect all the follicles growing in an area. Most people achieve satisfactory clearance after 4-8 treatments, but individual results vary depending on medical and genetic factors. Lighter colored hair may require more treatments than darker colored hair.

The treatments are usually performed every 2-3 months, but this depends on individual factors that your Aurora clinician will discuss with you during consultation.

The sensation is often described as 'hot pinch', or 'snapping' feeling. The sensation only lasts for fraction of a second, and you may feel warmth or a tingling sensation for a short time afterward. Most people tolerate treatment without any topical anaesthetic cream, which may be used to numb the skin from feeling sensation for very sensitive individuals.

What happens after each treatment?

Temporary pinkness in the skin lasts a very short time, and most people return to work or normal activities immediately after treatment. The treated area will 'shed' some hairs over the next 3-4 weeks, and you may experience a period of hairlessness in the area while you wait for your next treatment.

Who should get Aurora treatment for Hair Removal?

Anyone who wants a solution to shaving, waxing, plucking, or electrolysis. There are a few medical conditions that contraindicate people from treatment which will be discussed with your Aurora clinician during consultation.

Why is the shedding time more delayed and subtle with Aurora DS following hair removal treatment?

Shedding or extrusion of hair following photoepilation is expected typically within 2 weeks with many laser or light-source systems. This is largely due to the absorption of optical energy by the pigmented hair shaft, which is fractured or sometimes even ablated. Higher fluences and peak power often result in more fracturing of the hair shaft. The Aurora uses both pulsed light and RF energies to target the bulb and bulge, so less optical fluence is required to achieve the desired thermal effect on the follicle. Subtle shedding patterns should not be mistaken for ineffectiveness. Critical damage to the bulb and bulge are the true indicators of permanent hair reduction, which is manifest by failure to regrow terminal hair, not necessarily how fast the hair sheds following a treatment.