Plasmalite (press and user's comments)
"'A hair removal laser pulses with a specific level of light energy that can be absorbed only by the melanin (skin pigment) surrounding the hair bulb. The resulting increase in temperature in that area weakens the hair bulb and effectively destroys the growth cells.' Large areas, such as legs, can be treated relatively quickly compared to electrolysis (the other permanent hair removal method), where hairs have to be treated follicle by follicle. Advances in technology, such as the new Plasmalite lasers, mean all skin tones, areas and hair colours and types can be treated. You don't have to have regrowth to be treated, so you can shave between treatments. It's relatively painless and the final result is permanent Best for: anyone who wants their hair removed permanently, has patience, and is prepared to pay for it." -- Penny Smith,
Daily Mail, Thursday, July 20th 2000.
"Those with an eye for design should take note of Focus Biocare Plasmalite. This purple pinnacle of perfection is the Porsche of the pulsed light hair removal world! It's also available in innocuous grey, but whichever colour it comes in, it is an uncompromising triumph of technology. Plasmalite is the third generation of Light Based Hair Removal Systems, and due to its ability to filter out infrared light, which causes pain in the form of heat, this system is virtually pain free. Like most systems, it targets the melanin in the hair shaft and follicle, but it uniquely uses polymer strips with laser dyes to increase its effectiveness three-fold." --
Salon Plus, July 2000.
"Plasmalite has been developed by Swedish scientist, Morgan Gustafsson, and beauticians will be interested to hear that the technique is suitable for black or Asian skins, which are prone to increases or decreases in pigmentation levels during some types of laser hair removal." --
Beauty Magazine, November/December 1999.
"Beyond the tinkling waterfalls, burning incense and ethereal music lurks a spanking new Plasmalite machine. One step on from a laser, it channels light into the hair follicles through a large crystal. To compare, lasers have been around since the 1960s, must be medically supervised and take fewer goes; Plasmalite is only five years old, is used by trained beauticians, takes longer and is painless."
"Cobella Akqa's specialist, Libby Eley, slathered me in a cooling gel and aimed the crystal. All I felt was slight warmth - and there was no burning smell. In fact, it was quite relaxing. Although the hair did not fall out straight away, it was quite noticeably finer after a couple of weeks." --
Marie Claire, April 2000.
"The latest permanent-removal system is Plasmalite. The pulse-light technology pinpoints pigments in the hair then turns to heat and zaps the follicle. It's so quick you won't feel a thing." --
Cosmopolitan, May 2000.
"One advantage of the Plasmalite system is that it is relatively pain-free and therefore more suitable for treating large areas like the legs." --
Hello Magazine, 18 January 2000.
"The Plasmalite has been designed specifically for the beauty industry and its patented non-laser technique makes it safe for use by trained beauty therapists or practitioners. Focus Biocare Ltd offers a comprehensive and ongoing training package to support both new and existing customers." --
The Guild News, January/Feburary 2000.
