Question:
What is the HTGT Light-Based Hair Removal System?

HTGT uses the Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Hair Removal System. IPL is a FDA-approved, non-invasive light therapy device specifically designed to eliminate unwanted hair from any part of the body. For more information on the FDA approval, click here:

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Question:
Is this LASER hair removal? How is it better?

No. This is not laser hair removal. Instead, the HTGT Hair Removal System is a FDA-approved, non-invasive light therapy device specifically designed to eliminate unwanted hair from any part of the body. Using pulsating beams of light, the system reduces hair in both women and men. Because of the system’s unique, multiple wavelength spectrum, it’s the only treatment customized according to an individual’s skin type, skin color, hair type and texture. Lasers are unable to allow for individual customization.

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Question:
Is IPL hair removal permanent?

There is no light-based or laser system that has been FDA approved for permanent hair removal. The Hair Today Gone Tomorrow system is approved by the FDA for permanent hair reduction meaning that although some hair follicles may be destroyed, others may only be injured and still produce fine hairs that will not respond to further treatment. Results will vary for each person.

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Question:
How many treatments will I need?

Depending on your hair color and the body part treated, a minimum of six treatments is recommended each lasting 10-60 minutes depending on the size of the area. Because hair grows in stages, only hair that is in the active growth phase can be treated by any existing system on the market. As dormant hairs become active during the natural hair growth cycle, they will require treatment. Most people need a minimum of 6 treatments for body parts below the neck and 10 or more treatments for areas on the face, although individual results vary.

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Question:
What will I feel during a treatment?

When the pulse of light reaches the hair follicle, you may feel a mild pinch similar to the snap of a rubberband. This sensation disappears in a flash and no local anesthesia or pain medication is needed.

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Question:
Are there any side effects?

You may experience some short-term side effects such as a slight reddening of the skin or local swelling. These will subside within a few hours or days and most clients don’t experience any side effects.

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Question:
How does HTGT’s treatment compare with electrolysis?

Electrolysis is a tedious, invasive procedure that involves inserting a needle into each hair follicle, then delivering an electrical charge to destroy them one at a time. It often requires years of treatments at regular intervals. In contrast, the HTGT System treats hundreds of hair follicles simultaneously and non-invasively. In just a few minutes, the HTGT System can treat an area that would take an hour with electrolysis

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Question:
Will my activity be restricted after treatment?

No. You can return to work the same day and resume all regular activities. However, you should limit sun exposure.

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Question:
Can all body parts be treated?

Yes. HTGT removes all hair with color from all body parts, including the chin, upper lip, cheeks, legs, arms, underarms and back, as well as more sensitive areas like the ears, nose, chest and bikini line, among others.

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Question:
Does the HTGT hair removal system work on dark skin?

Yes. IPL hair removal works on light, dark and medium skin tones. However, each individual’s results will vary.
Skin can not have an active tan from the sun, tanning bed or chemical products during the time of treatment.

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Question:
Does the HTGT hair removal system work on dark coarse hair?

Yes. IPL technology works on most hair colors and textures however the system does not work on pale blonde, white or gray hair.

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Question:
Can blonde hair be treated?

IPL and lasers are color-seeking devices that draw the machine’s energy down into the hair follicle to stop the blood flow and thus stop hair growing in the hair follicles affected. Because white and gray hair lack color in the strands, there is currently no energy-based system that can legitimately treat white or gray hair. Often blonde hair does have some color in the strand and if treated properly it will see some results, however darker hair generally shows better hair removal. Results will vary for each individual. A free consultation is provided to all potential clients so the technologist can look at the hair and give recommendations.

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Question:
Can tan skin be treated?

Although naturally dark skin can be treated, skin with an active tan from the sun, tanning bed or chemical product cannot be treated. Because melanin in the skin is activated during a tan, there is a chance of burning or blistering the skin when additional energy from the machine is applied to tan or sun-exposed skin. There are claims in the energy-based hair removal industry that tan skin can be treated, but because melanin is already activated from the sun, the energy on the machine has to be turned down significantly in order to not damage the surrounding tissue. Because the energy is reduced, it can’t effectively penetrate the hair follicle and stop blood flow to reduce hair growth. In our 8 years of testing hair removal equipment HTGT has found that tan skin cannot effectively be treated to reduce unwanted hair growth. As a result, during summer months clients with an active tan can choose to have their program put on hold until Fall.

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Question:
How does the HTGT hair removal system work?

Energy-based hair removal is color-seeking. The energy from the machine uses the color in a hair strand as a wick to travel down to the hair follicle and stop blood flow to that follicle. Once the blood flow is stopped, the hair follicle shuts down and no longer produces hair. Sometimes the hair follicle is only damaged instead of shutting down completely resulting in a finer, thinner hair growth while others stop growing completely. Results will vary for each person.

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Question:
Does the HTGT system work for women and men?

Yes, both women and men experience great success with HTGT. As the leading hair removal company in the Midwest, we’ve treated thousands of satisfied clients.

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Question:
Why should I go to HTGT instead of my local spa?

Hair removal is all we do. Your local spa probably offers numerous services, from waxing to hair styling to laser hair removal. Over the years, we’ve amassed the experience gathered from thousands of procedures performed every month at multiple locations across the Midwest. With over 500,000 hair removal procedures performed, our technologists are experts in the field.

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Question:
How are your technologists trained?

Our technologists are certified to use the HTGT Hair Removal System and individually perform 200 to 300 hair removal procedures every month. Their 160 hours of training is intense, thorough and unsurpassed in the industry. Training includes educational presentations and hands-on training, in addition to written assessment by our management team. With over 6,000 hair removal procedures performed every month, our technologists are experts in their field.

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Question:
How much experience does HTGT have?

We’ve been in business since 1998 and we’re the leading hair removal company with multiple locations across the Midwest. From 1998-2005 we treated over 25,000 women and men with over 500,000 procedures performed. In short, our experience in the Midwest is unequaled.

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