The ellipse ipl treatment process uses safe and visible infra red light which is absorbed by the pigment in the individual hairs the pigment converts the light to heat a process which disables the ability of the hair follicle to continue growing its clinically proven completely safe and effective procedure it does not hurt the most discomfort experienced is a tingling sensation which soon passes for successful results we recommend 6 10 treatments every 4 weeks on the face area and ev