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9. When will I see results from Silk’n™?
As with any light-based or laser hair removal device, results are not immediate, and in fact you may not think
anything happened at all. Hair may sometimes appear to be growing back after a hair removal session, but typically
after two weeks many of these hairs will simply fall out. Additionally hairs grow in three different stages and only
hairs in an active growth stage will be affected by Silk’n™. This is one of the main reasons that multiple sessions are
required to achieve the desired result.
10. Can a man use Silk’n™?
Though designed exclusively for women, Silk’n™ may be suitable for use by men. However, hairs on men, typically
those on the chest, will require more hair removal sessions than that of women to get the desired results.
11. Why is my hair growing, even though I treated it a week ago?
It is quite common for hair to appear as if it is still growing up to two weeks after a hair removal session with
Silk’n™. This process is known as “ejection” and at around two-weeks you’ll see that these hairs simply fall out or
slide out with a slight tug. (We don’t however recommend pulling on the hairs – just let them come out naturally.)
It is also possible that some hairs, due to missed application or different stages of growth, were not affected by
Silk’n™. These hairs will be treated in follow-up sessions, and hence the reason multiple hair removal sessions are
needed to get the best result with Silk’n™.
12. I’ve heard that some hairs grow back lighter and finer after light based hair removal?
This phenomenon is well documented amongst aestheticians and doctors using light and laser devices for hair
removal. It is possible that some hairs will grow back lighter and finer after hair removal with Silk’n™. Usually
these hairs are a fraction of what was originally there, and continued use may have a desirable effect on them.
13. Why can’t I treat myself if I have an “active” suntan?
Do not use Silk’n™ on tanned skin or after sun exposure! Tanned skin and particularly following sun exposure,
contains large quantities of the pigment Melanin. This applies to all skin types and complexions, including those
which don’t seem to tan quickly. The presence of large quantities of Melanin exposes the skin to higher risk of
adverse effects when using Silk’n™ including burns, blisters, and skin color changes (hyper- or hypo-pigmentation).
14. Is long-term use of Silk’n™ dangerous for my skin?
The use of light and laser energy in aesthetic medicine has been well documented for over 15 years in professional
peer-reviewed journals, and by well respected institutions like the Mayo Clinic. These journals and institutions have
not reported any side-effects or damage from long-term use of light and laser device.
15. Can I use Silk’n™ to remove my chin hair or elsewhere on my face?
Silk’n™ can be used for the treatment of facial hair from the cheek line downwards. Extra caution should be used
on the face to avoid the eyes – never use Silk’n™ around or near the eyes. And as with other parts of the body
care should be taken to avoid sun exposure before and after treatments with Silk’n™. Acceptable means of sun
protection are covering garments or sunscreen (SPF higher than 50) used continuously for 3 weeks before and
after treatments.
16. How long should I wait to treat with Silk’n™ after unprotected exposure to the sun?
One should wait 4 weeks before using Silk’n™ after unprotected exposure to the sun. However, if there is ever any
