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FAQ's

What is PPx therapy?
Photoneumatic Therapy is an FDA cleared therapy and is the first no pain treatment for permanent hair reduction.

How is PPx therapy different from other laser and light based hair removal treatments?
There are several key differences between PPx and other laser and light based hair removal treatments...
1. PPx Therapy offers superior results with the most advanced treatment technology.
2. Treatments are gentle and painless.
3. Treatments are fast. Upper lip hair removal may take 1 minute, treating underarms might take up to 3 minutes, while treating larger areas such as the back or the legs could take up to 20 minutes.
4. PPx does not require pretreatment with anesthetics or numbing creams.
5. Treatments are more hygienic with no risk of infection.


Have patients been happy with their results?
PPx is safe and patients have been extremely happy with their results. According to a recent clinical study, 100% of patients surveyed noted that they would choose PPx over previously experienced laser and light based treatments for hair removal.

How does PPx hair removal feel?
PPx hair removal is very comfortable. You will feel a gentle and warm sensation as your skin is drawn into the treatment lip. A very gentle light energy will be applied to the treatment area, immediately after which you will feel your skin being gently released back into normal position. Patients describe the sensation as being similar to that of a warm massage.

Do I need to take time off from work to recuperate?
PPx is a fast, no down-time procedure. You can resume normal activities including going back to work immediately post treatment.

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